Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Morning in Hillsboro on Monday
Local time
9:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillsboro, OR to Sweet Home, OR
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
102.7 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
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6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillsboro, OR
Blair Damson
Sweet Home, OR
Oleg Melevych
Trip Overview
The drive from Hillsboro, OR to Sweet Home, OR covers 102.7 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest Hillsboro Highway, Southwest Scholls Ferry Road, Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.4 miles from Hillsboro, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 18m drive with frequent turns across 102.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest Hillsboro Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hillsboro, OR to Sweet Home, OR is easy. At 2h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hillsboro, OR to Sweet Home, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Hillsboro Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Scholls Ferry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Roy Rogers Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 124th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Basalt Creek Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Grahams Ferry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Sweet Home, OR.
1
Start on North 1st Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North 1st Avenue
2
Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
3
Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
5
Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
6
Continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
8
Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
9
Continue on Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
10
Turn right onto Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 124th Avenue
11
Continue on Basalt Creek Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Basalt Creek Parkway
12
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
13
Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Southwest Day Street
14
Turn right onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Southwest Boones Ferry Road
15
Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 South: Salem
16
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
57 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
17
Take the exit slight right toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
18
Turn left onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
19
Continue on Highway 34 Southeast
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 34 Southeast
20
Continue on Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
21
Turn right onto Denny School Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Denny School Road
22
Continue on Airport Drive
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Drive
23
Continue on South Airport Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Airport Road
24
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Main Street
25
Continue on South Santiam Highway
12 mi
·
18 min
·
South Santiam Highway
26
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.4 miles from Hillsboro, OR, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.4 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sweet Home, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hillsboro, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 102.7 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hillsboro, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.4 mi from Hillsboro, OR · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.4 miles from Hillsboro, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sweet Home, OR
The final approach into Sweet Home, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sweet Home, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.44 one way
$40.88 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $21.58 | $43.17 |
| premium | $5.59 | $22.59 | $45.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.82 | $45.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.78 | $4.93 |
| Efficient EV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.38 | $6.57 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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
Sweet Home, OR
Morning in Sweet Home on Monday
Local time
9:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
58°F
King City, OR
51 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
19 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
2h 18m 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 Sweet Home, OR covers 102.7 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest Hillsboro Highway, Southwest Scholls Ferry Road, Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.4 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 $20.44 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.
The drive from Hillsboro, OR to Sweet Home, OR is easy. At 2h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hillsboro, OR to Sweet Home, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hillsboro, OR to Sweet Home, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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