Origin
Kenton, OR
Night in Kenton on Thursday
Local time
9:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenton, OR to Hillsboro, OR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenton, OR
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Hillsboro, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kenton, OR to Hillsboro, OR covers 21.2 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast Cornell Road, Sunset Highway, Northwest Sunset Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on Northeast Cornell Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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 38m drive with frequent turns across 21.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast Cornell Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 21.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 405, US 30 West: Beaverton, Saint Helens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 302B
Toward I 405, US 30 West: Beaverton, Saint Hele...
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward US 26 West: Beaverton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1D
Toward US 26 West: Beaverton
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 65
Toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
7
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
21.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
North 1st Avenue
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Kenton, OR to Hillsboro, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Helens along the way.
Saint Helens
2.4 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Cornell Road | 5.8 mi | 12m |
| Sunset Highway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Stadium Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| I 5 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Cornell Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| North Montana Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northeast Cornell Road
— 5.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenton, OR and Hillsboro, OR.
1
Start on this road
115 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North Watts Street
304 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Watts Street
3
Turn right onto North Montana Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Montana Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 30 Bypass
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Lombard Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 5 South
6
Merge onto I 5
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 302B
Toward I 405, US 30 West: Beaverton, Saint Helens
8
Continue on I 405
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 1D
Toward US 26 West: Beaverton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 26
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 26
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 65
Toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
202 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn left onto Northwest Cornell Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Cornell Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on Northeast Cornell Road
5.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Northeast Cornell Road
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on Northeast Cornell Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Cornell Road
17
Turn slight right
229 ft
·
10 sec
18
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Arrive at destination
North 1st Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.22 one way
$8.45 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Hillsboro, OR
Night in Hillsboro on Thursday
Local time
9:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
38m 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 Kenton, OR to Hillsboro, OR covers 21.2 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast Cornell Road, Sunset Highway, Northwest Sunset Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Kenton, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.22 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 is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 21.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kenton, OR to Hillsboro, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Helens along the way.
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