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
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The drive from Hillsboro, OR to Yoncalla, OR covers 157.9 miles and takes about 3h 17m 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 $30.78 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
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 38m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 17m drive with frequent turns across 157.9 miles of local and secondary 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Yoncalla, OR.
Start on North 1st Avenue
Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
Continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
Continue on Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
Turn right onto Southwest 124th Avenue
Continue on Basalt Creek Parkway
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
Turn right onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
Take the exit slight right toward Scotts Valley, Elkhead
Turn left onto Anlauf Road
Continue on Elkhead Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Valley Road
Turn left onto Third Street
Turn right onto Alder Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.9 miles or 1h 38m 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.
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 157.9 miles and 3h 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.9 mi from Hillsboro, OR · 1h 38m 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 78.9 miles from Hillsboro, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$30.78 one way
$61.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $33.18 | $66.37 |
| premium | $5.57 | $34.60 | $69.20 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $39.57 | $79.15 |
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.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
7:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Yoncalla on Saturday
Local time
7:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
57°F
Keizer, OR
79 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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