Trip from Hillsboro, OR to Klamath Falls, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 7m

Distance

286.2 mi

461 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 55m ★

6 AM

6h 8m

8 AM

6h 33m

10 AM

6h 17m

12 PM

6h 14m

3 PM

6h 18m

5 PM

6h 32m

8 PM

6h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city and county seat of Washington County, Oregon, United States

Hillsboro, OR

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city in and county seat of Klamath County, Oregon, United States

Klamath Falls, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hillsboro, OR to Klamath Falls, OR covers 286.2 miles and takes about 6h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, US 97, State Highway 58 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.3 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

143.1 miles from Hillsboro, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 5	97.3 mi	1h 54m
US 97	77.4 mi	1h 31m
State Highway 58	38 mi	52m
OR 58	31.8 mi	45m
Williamette Highway	12 mi	16m
Southwest Hillsboro Highway	9.5 mi	13m
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road	4.8 mi	7m
Highway 58	3 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 5 — 97.3 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Klamath Falls, OR.

Start on North 1st Avenue

0.7 mi · 2 min · North 1st Avenue

Continue on OR 219

7.7 mi · 10 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

Continue on OR 219

1.8 mi · 2 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

At end of road, turn left onto OR 210

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

Continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

At end of road, turn right onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Southwest Roy Rogers Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Southwest Roy Rogers Road

Continue on Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

Turn right onto Southwest 124th Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Southwest 124th Avenue

Continue on Basalt Creek Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Basalt Creek Parkway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Southwest Day Street

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Southwest Day Street

Turn right onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road

Take the ramp onto I 5

97 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 5

Toward I 5 South: Salem Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto OR 58; OR 99

0.3 mi · 32 sec · OR 58; OR 99

Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen

Keep slight left at fork onto OR 58

32 mi · 44 min · OR 58

Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls

Turn left onto Westfir Road

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Westfir Road

At end of road, turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road

Turn left onto OR 58

0.7 mi · 57 sec · State Highway 58

Continue on OR 58

3.0 mi · 5 min · Highway 58

Continue on OR 58

33 mi · 44 min · State Highway 58

Continue on OR 58

12 mi · 16 min · Williamette Highway

Continue on OR 58

4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58

Merge onto US 97

77 mi · 1 hr 31 min · US 97

Turn slight left onto US 97 Business; OR 39

1.9 mi · 2 min · Crater Lake Parkway

Toward US 97 Business, OR 39: Klamath Falls, Reno

Turn right onto US 97 Business

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Esplanade Avenue

Continue on US 97 Business

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto South 7th Street

165 ft · 7 sec · South 7th Street

Arrive at destination

South 7th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 143.1 miles from Hillsboro, OR, or about 3h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 63 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 143.1 miles or 3h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Klamath Falls, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hillsboro, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hillsboro, OR

This is one driving day of about 286.2 miles and 6h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Hillsboro, OR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 97.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Lane County, Oregon, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Springfield, OR

143 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Salem, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cottage Grove, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 143.1 miles from Hillsboro, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Waffle Hut & Eatery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Klamath Falls, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 286.2

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15412731444

Visit website

Umma Korean restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hillsboro, Oregon

1.5 mi

Aroma Indian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Klamath Falls, Oregon

1.5 mi

Waffle Hut & Eatery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 286.2

Klamath Falls, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15412731444

Visit website

Umma Korean restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hillsboro, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19717121234

Aroma Indian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 286.2

Klamath Falls, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15418506400

Visit website

Country Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.9

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15039823883

Visit website

Busy Bee Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 122.7

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15417476331

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Hillsboro, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Hillsboro, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Ocean Plays Indoor Playground

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hillsboro, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15036089066

Visit website

Snyder Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 20.4

Sherwood, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15036255722

Visit website

Mount Pisgah Arboretum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 122.7

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15417473817

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 122.7

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 2–8 pm

+15417806180

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 120.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

10.2 mi into trip | ~15m in | OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

At end of road, turn left onto OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

Navigation decision point

21.3 mi into trip | ~33m in | Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

22.5 mi into trip | ~36m in | I 5

Take the ramp onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Salem

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 5 South: Salem

119.8 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | OR 58; OR 99

Take the exit onto OR 58; OR 99 toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen

120.1 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | OR 58

Keep slight left at fork onto OR 58 toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$57.01 one way

$114.03 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$60.34	$120.68
premium	$5.59	$63.00	$126.00
diesel	$5.61	$63.19	$126.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$57

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	85.9	1	$30.05	$13.74
Efficient EV	71.6	0	$25.04	$11.45
EV Truck/SUV	114.5	1	$40.07	$18.32

Gas CO2

100 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hillsboro, OR

Afternoon in Hillsboro on Saturday

Local time

12:44 PM

PDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Klamath Falls, OR

Afternoon in Klamath Falls on Saturday

Local time

12:44 PM

PDT

Current temp

31°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

41°F

Springfield, OR

143 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

12 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 7m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Crater Lake National Park

National Park

Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity—fed by rain and snow,...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour $30 near mile 236.9

Park Closure: Cleetwood Cove Trail is CLOSED for Rehabilitation

Park Closure: North Entrance Road and Rim Drive are CLOSED for the Season

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

286.2 mi in 6h 7m, mostly highway — 97.3 mi of that is on I 5.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 97.3 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and US 97. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 286.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Hillsboro, OR to Klamath Falls, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Goshen along the way.

Goshen

119.8 mi in | ~2h 30m | via OR 58; OR 99

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 7m. Total distance: 286.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 7m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 97.3 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Klamath Falls, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Crater Lake National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Klamath Falls, OR before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Waffle Hut & Eatery

Waffle Hut & Eatery

Umma Korean restaurant

Aroma Indian Restaurant

Country Cottage Restaurant

Busy Bee Café

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Ocean Plays Indoor Playground

Snyder Park

Mount Pisgah Arboretum

Howard Buford Recreation Area

Clearwater Park and Landing

Aircraft Aviation Museum

Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals

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Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hillsboro, OR

Klamath Falls, OR

Same local time

12 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 7m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Crater Lake National Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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