Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
55.5 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Photo: Talena Reese
The drive from Hillsboro, OR to Dallas, OR covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, Southwest Main Street, Southwest Baseline Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.05 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
27.7 miles from Hillsboro, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 55.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hillsboro, OR to Dallas, OR is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Dallas, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Baseline Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baseline Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Adair Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pacific Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tualatin Valley Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Dallas, OR.
Start on North 1st Avenue
Turn right onto West Main Street
Continue on Southwest Main Street
Turn right onto Southwest Baseline Street
Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
Continue on Baseline Street
Continue on North Adair Street
Continue on Pacific Avenue
Turn left onto Tualatin Valley Highway
Continue on Front Street
Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
Continue on North Maple Street
Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
Continue on North Yamhill Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Continue on Northwest Meadow Lake Road
Turn left onto Westside Road
Continue on Northeast Baker Street
Merge slight left onto Northeast Pacific Highway West
Continue on Northeast Adams Street
Continue on Southwest Baker Street
Turn left onto Southwest Baker Street
Continue on Pacific Highway West
Continue on North Trade Street
Continue on Pacific Highway West
Continue on Main Street
Turn right onto Rickreall Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ellendale Road
Continue on East Ellendale Avenue
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn right onto Southwest Washington Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 55.5 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.7 miles or 41m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, OR than in the middle of the route.
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 55.5 miles and 1h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Hillsboro, OR · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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.
A short stop after about 55.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Hillsboro, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Dallas, 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 Dallas, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.05 one way
$22.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $11.66 | $23.33 |
| premium | $5.59 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.33 | $24.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
10:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Dallas on Saturday
Local time
10:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
56°F
McMinnville, OR
28 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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