Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Morning in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
7:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillsboro, OR to Aurora, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Aurora, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hillsboro, OR to Aurora, OR covers 30.3 miles and takes about 48m 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 Sherwood Road, I 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on Southwest Hillsboro Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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 48m drive with frequent turns across 30.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest Hillsboro Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.3 miles in near Southwest Grahams Ferry Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 30.3 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 21.3 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
21.3 mi into trip
|
~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
22.5 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
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward OR 551: Canby, Hubbard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 551: Canby, Hubbard
5
30 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast
At end of road, turn left onto CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
30.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
OR 99E / Pacific Highway East
At end of road, turn right onto OR 99E / Pacific Highway East
Navigation decision point
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 Aurora, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Hubbard along the way.
Hubbard
26.1 mi in
|
~40m
|
via I 5
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Hillsboro Highway | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| I 5 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Airport Road Northeast | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 124th Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Roy Rogers Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
— 9.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Aurora, 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
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
·
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
·
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
8
Keep slight right at fork onto 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
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
0.6 mi
·
53 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 onto I 5
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto I 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
Toward OR 551: Canby, Hubbard
17
Continue on OR 551
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
18
Turn left onto CR 428
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Arndt Road
19
Turn right onto CR 59
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Airport Road Northeast
20
At end of road, turn left onto CR 96
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ehlen Road Northeast
21
Turn slight right onto Main Street Northeast
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street Northeast
22
At end of road, turn right onto OR 99E
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pacific Highway East
23
Arrive at destination
1 ft
·
OR 99E
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.2 mi from Hillsboro, OR · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Hillsboro, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aurora, OR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Aurora, OR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.04 one way
$12.07 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Aurora, OR
Morning in Aurora on Saturday
Local time
7:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
King City, OR
15 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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 Aurora, OR covers 30.3 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest Hillsboro Highway, Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road, I 5. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 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 $6.04 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.3 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 21.3 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hillsboro, OR to Aurora, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Hubbard along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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