Trip from Madras, OR to Hillsboro, OR

Drive Time

3h 25m

Distance

136.8 mi

220 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 13m ★

6 AM

3h 26m

8 AM

3h 50m

10 AM

3h 34m

12 PM

3h 32m

3 PM

3h 35m

5 PM

3h 49m

8 PM

3h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hillsboro, OR

Blair Damson

Trip Overview

Spanning 136.8 miles across Oregon, this route from Madras to Hillsboro is a manageable journey that typically takes 3 hours and 25 minutes. It works perfectly as a one-day trip, allowing you to complete the transit without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $27 for fuel, making this a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. You will navigate primarily via the Warm Springs Highway and the Mount Hood Highway, transitioning through the Pacific Coast region. Because the drive is straightforward, it serves as a reliable link between these two points, offering a practical pace for those looking to reach their destination efficiently.

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

68.4 miles from Madras, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 11% of this route consists of traditional highway driving, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating secondary roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 46.7 miles along the Warm Springs Highway. As you progress, the road surface and curvature will shift, moving away from the fast-paced feel of an interstate. This route rewards drivers who prefer technical, engaging roads over monotonous, straight-line travel.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Warm Springs Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 46.7 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 117.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 136.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 117.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.2 miles (US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

117.7 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center

118.1 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem

120.2 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in | US 26

Take the exit onto US 26 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

128.3 mi into trip | ~3h 6m 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

128.5 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Towns Along This Route

Between Madras, OR and Hillsboro, OR, road signs point toward Portland, Omsi, City Center and Salem.

Portland

110.9 mi in | ~2h 42m | via I 84; US 30

Omsi

117.7 mi in | ~2h 51m

City Center

117.7 mi in | ~2h 51m

Salem

118.1 mi in | ~2h 51m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Warm Springs Highway	46.7 mi	1h 4m
Mount Hood Highway	39.7 mi	57m
Northwest Warm Springs Highway	13.3 mi	19m
Banfield Freeway	6.8 mi	9m
Northeast Cornell Road	5.8 mi	12m
US 26	5 mi	7m
Columbia River Highway	4.8 mi	6m
Northwest Sunset Highway	3.1 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Warm Springs Highway — 46.7 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madras, OR and Hillsboro, OR.

Start on US 26; US 97

0.4 mi · 1 min · 5th Street

Continue on US 26

13 mi · 19 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 26

47 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway

Continue on US 26

31 mi · 43 min · Mount Hood Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 26

0.7 mi · 2 min · Proctor Boulevard

Continue on US 26

9.1 mi · 13 min · Mount Hood Highway

Continue on US 26

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Southeast Mount Hood Highway

Continue on Southeast Burnside Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Southeast Burnside Road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Northwest Fairview Drive

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast 223rd Avenue

Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Northeast Glisan Street

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right

376 ft · 13 sec

Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 84 West: Portland

Merge onto I 84; US 30

4.8 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; US 30

6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

Toward Portland Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

261 ft · 4 sec

Toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 5

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 5

Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Stadium Freeway

Toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton

Merge onto I 405

0.7 mi · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 26

5.0 mi · 7 min · US 26

Exit 1D Toward US 26 West: Beaverton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 26

3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 65 Toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

202 ft · 9 sec

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto Northwest Cornell Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Cornell Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on Northeast Cornell Road

5.1 mi · 10 min · Northeast Cornell Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on Northeast Cornell Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Northeast Cornell Road

Use the none lane.

Turn slight right

229 ft · 10 sec

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

79 ft · 2 sec · North 1st Avenue

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

North 1st Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule. With only one recommended stop included in the itinerary, try to time your break after finishing the 46.7-mile stretch on the Warm Springs Highway to reset before the final leg. Keep a close eye on your fuel levels, as the technical nature of the road can sometimes affect consumption. Because the route relies heavily on local highways, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersections that require frequent adjustments. Taking this drive in a single day is well within reach, provided you account for the winding nature of the roads when calculating your arrival time.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 68.4 miles from Madras, OR, or about 1h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 miles.

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 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 68.4 miles or 1h 36m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hillsboro, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Madras, 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 Madras, OR

This is one driving day of about 136.8 miles and 3h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Madras, 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.

The longest stretch is on Warm Springs Highway for about 46.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.4 mi from Madras, OR · 1h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gresham, OR

68 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

Gresham, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gresham, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.4 miles from Madras, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hillsboro, OR

The final approach into Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro, 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

$27.23 one way

$54.45 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$28.75	$57.50
premium	$5.59	$30.09	$60.18
diesel	$5.64	$30.39	$60.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	41	$14.36	$6.57
Efficient EV	34.2	$11.97	$5.47
EV Truck/SUV	54.7	$19.15	$8.76

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Madras, OR

Evening in Madras on Sunday

Local time

6:34 PM

PDT

Current temp

31°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hillsboro, OR

Evening in Hillsboro on Sunday

Local time

6:34 PM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

26 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

3h 25m 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 Madras, OR to Hillsboro, OR covers 136.8 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Warm Springs Highway, Mount Hood Highway, Northwest Warm Springs Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 68.4 miles from Madras, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.