Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Afternoon in Hillsboro on Sunday
Local time
4:07 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillsboro, OR to Yoncalla, OR
Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
157.9 mi
254 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 5m
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6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillsboro, OR
Blair Damson
Yoncalla, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Hillsboro to Yoncalla, expect a straightforward journey spanning 157.9 miles. This drive typically takes about 3 hours and 17 minutes, making it a manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of Southwest Hillsboro Highway and Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road before settling onto the main arterial roads. Budgeting approximately $31 for fuel is a safe bet for this direct transit. Since both locations are situated within the Pacific Coast region, the drive maintains a consistent environmental feel throughout your travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.9 miles from Hillsboro, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
This highway-focused route consists of 84% highway driving, characterized by a heavy reliance on I-5 for the majority of the trip. You will face a significant 131.3-mile stretch on the interstate, which dictates the overall pace of your journey. Transitioning from the local roads near Hillsboro onto the high-speed lanes of I-5 changes the character of the drive from local navigation to a steady, rhythmic cruise. While the start involves navigating secondary roads, the bulk of your time behind the wheel will be spent maintaining consistent speeds on the interstate.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 131.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Southwest Hillsboro Highway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 15.8 miles in near Southwest Roy Rogers Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 157.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 15.8 miles (Southwest Roy Rogers Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (Southwest Roy Rogers Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
15.8 mi into trip
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~23m in
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Southwest Roy Rogers Road
At end of road, turn right onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
16.8 mi into trip
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~25m in
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Southwest Roy Rogers Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
21.3 mi into trip
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~33m in
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Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
22.2 mi into trip
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~35m in
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Southwest Boones Ferry Road
Turn right onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
22.5 mi into trip
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~36m in
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I 5
Take the ramp onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Salem
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 131.3 mi | 2h 33m |
| Southwest Hillsboro Highway | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Elkhead Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 124th Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Roy Rogers Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Scholls Ferry Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 131.3 mi, about 2h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Yoncalla, OR.
1
Start on North 1st Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North 1st Avenue
2
Continue on OR 219
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
Use the none lane.
3
Continue on OR 219
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
4
At end of road, turn left onto OR 210
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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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
·
54 sec
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Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
Use the none lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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Southwest Roy Rogers Road
Use the none lane.
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
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
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Southwest Day Street
14
Turn right onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Southwest Boones Ferry Road
Use the none lane.
15
Take the ramp onto I 5
131 mi
·
2 hr 33 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Scotts Valley, Elkhead
17
Turn left onto CR 25
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Anlauf Road
18
Continue on CR 7
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Elkhead Road
19
At end of road, turn right onto OR 99
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Eagle Valley Road
20
Turn left onto Third Street
323 ft
·
16 sec
·
Third Street
21
Turn right onto Alder Street
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
Alder Street
22
Arrive at destination
Alder Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over three hours, you have the flexibility to complete this drive in a single day without excessive fatigue. Plan for at least one stop to break up the long 131.3-mile stretch on I-5, as this will help keep you alert during the most monotonous portion of the trip. Be mindful of traffic patterns on the interstate, as this is the primary artery for your travel. By leaving early in the morning, you can maximize your time at your destination while avoiding the peak congestion often found on major highways.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.9 miles from Hillsboro, OR, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.3 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.9 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yoncalla, 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 157.9 miles and 3h 17m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 131.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.9 mi from Hillsboro, OR · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 78.9 miles from Hillsboro, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 131.3 miles.
Arriving in Yoncalla, OR
The final approach into Yoncalla, 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 Yoncalla, OR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.42 one way
$62.85 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $33.18 | $66.37 |
| premium | $5.59 | $34.73 | $69.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.08 | $70.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.4 | 0 | $16.58 | $7.58 |
| Efficient EV | 39.5 | 0 | $13.82 | $6.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.2 | 0 | $22.11 | $10.11 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Yoncalla, OR
Afternoon in Yoncalla on Sunday
Local time
4:07 PM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
3h 17m 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 Yoncalla, OR covers 157.9 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Southwest Hillsboro Highway, Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.9 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 $31.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 157.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.8 miles (Southwest Roy Rogers Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (Southwest Roy Rogers Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hillsboro, OR to Yoncalla, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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