Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Night in Hillsboro on Thursday
Local time
9:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillsboro, OR to Kenton, OR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillsboro, OR
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Kenton, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hillsboro, OR to Kenton, OR covers 22.8 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Sunset Highway, Sunset Highway, I 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on Northwest Sunset Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 22.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Sunset Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near Northeast Imbrie Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 22.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (Northeast Imbrie Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Northeast Imbrie Drive
Turn left onto Northeast Imbrie Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward US 26 East: Portland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 26 East: Portland
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway
Merge onto US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
17.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 405 North: Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 405 North: Seattle
7
22.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward US 30 Bypass: Lombard Street West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 305B
Toward US 30 Bypass: Lombard Street West
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Sunset Highway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| I 5 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Cornell Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Stadium Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Brookwood Parkway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Evergreen Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Lincoln Street | 0.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Sunset Highway
— 6.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Kenton, OR.
1
Start on North 1st Avenue
387 ft
·
17 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
2
Turn right onto Northeast Lincoln Street
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Lincoln Street
3
Turn left onto Northeast Cornell Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Cornell Road
4
Turn left onto Northeast Brookwood Parkway
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Brookwood Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Northeast Evergreen Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Evergreen Parkway
6
Turn left onto Northeast Imbrie Drive
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Northeast Imbrie Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 26 East: Portland
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 26
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 26
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 405 North: Seattle
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 405
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
14
Merge onto I 5
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 305B
Toward US 30 Bypass: Lombard Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto US 30 Bypass
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Lombard Street
17
Turn right onto North Interstate Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Interstate Avenue
18
Turn right onto North Watts Street
152 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Watts Street
19
Turn left
115 ft
·
8 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.08 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kenton, OR
Night in Kenton on Thursday
Local time
9:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hillsboro, OR to Kenton, OR covers 22.8 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Sunset Highway, Sunset Highway, I 5. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Hillsboro, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 22.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (Northeast Imbrie Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hillsboro, OR to Kenton, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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