Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Late night in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
5:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Hillsboro, OR
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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 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 $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 .
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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 7m drive with frequent turns across 286.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 7m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hillsboro, OR to Klamath Falls, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Hillsboro Highway | — | — |
| Southwest Scholls Ferry Road | — | — |
| Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road | — | — |
| Southwest Roy Rogers Road | — | — |
| Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road | — | — |
| Southwest 124th Avenue | — | — |
| Basalt Creek Parkway | — | — |
| Southwest Grahams Ferry Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Klamath Falls, 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
97 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
I 5 South: Salem
16
Take the exit slight right toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen
17
Keep slight left to continue on OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
32 mi
·
44 min
·
OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
18
Turn left onto Westfir Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Westfir Road
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Westfir-Oakridge Road
20
Turn left onto State Highway 58
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
State Highway 58
21
Continue on Highway 58
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 58
22
Continue on State Highway 58
33 mi
·
44 min
·
State Highway 58
23
Continue on Williamette Highway
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Williamette Highway
24
Continue on State Highway 58
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 58
25
Merge slight left
77 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
26
Turn slight left onto Crater Lake Parkway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Crater Lake Parkway
27
Turn right onto Esplanade Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Esplanade Avenue
28
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
29
Turn left onto South 7th Street
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
South 7th Street
30
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 20m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Klamath Falls, 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 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.1 mi from Hillsboro, OR · 3h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 143.1 miles from Hillsboro, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Klamath Falls, OR
The final approach into Klamath Falls, 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 Klamath Falls, 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
$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.
Destination
Klamath Falls, OR
Late night in Klamath Falls on Saturday
Local time
5:20 AM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hillsboro, OR to Klamath Falls, OR covers 286.2 miles and takes about 6h 7m 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 143.1 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 $57.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 7m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hillsboro, OR to Klamath Falls, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hillsboro, OR to Klamath Falls, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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