Origin
Prineville, OR
Late night in Prineville on Saturday
Local time
3:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prineville, OR to Beaverton, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 53m
Distance
157.4 mi
253 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 41m
★
6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 18m
8 PM
3h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prineville, OR
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Beaverton, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Prineville, OR to Beaverton, OR covers 157.4 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Warm Springs Highway, Mount Hood Highway, Madras-Prineville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.7 miles on Warm Springs Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.36 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
78.7 miles from Prineville, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 157.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 53m drive with frequent turns across 157.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 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 147.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 157.4 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 147.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.7 miles (US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
147.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
8
147.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 38m 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 straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
7
149.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 41m 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
8
154.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 48m in
Take the exit toward Park Way, Barnes Road
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 69B
Toward Park Way, Barnes Road
8
156.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 51m in
Take the exit toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway
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 2A
Toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hill...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Prineville, OR and Beaverton, OR, road signs point toward Portland, Omsi, City Center and Salem.
Portland
140.4 mi in
|
~3h 28m
|
via I 84; US 30
Omsi
147.2 mi in
|
~3h 37m
City Center
147.2 mi in
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~3h 37m
Salem
147.6 mi in
|
~3h 38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs Highway | 46.7 mi | 1h 4m |
| Mount Hood Highway | 39.7 mi | 57m |
| Madras-Prineville Highway | 26.2 mi | 38m |
| Northwest Warm Springs Highway | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| Banfield Freeway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Columbia River Highway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| US 26 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Southeast Burnside Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Warm Springs Highway
— 46.7 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prineville, OR and Beaverton, OR.
1
Start on Southeast Knowledge Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southeast Knowledge Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 26
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 3rd Street
3
Continue on US 26
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Northwest 3rd Street
4
Continue on US 26
373 ft
·
4 sec
·
Madras-Prineville Highway
5
Continue on US 26
26 mi
·
38 min
·
Madras-Prineville Highway
6
Turn right onto US 26; US 97
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
7
Continue on US 26; US 97
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Street
8
Continue on US 26
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Northwest Warm Springs Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 26
47 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Warm Springs Highway
10
Continue on US 26
31 mi
·
43 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
11
Continue on US 26
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Proctor Boulevard
12
Continue on US 26
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
13
Continue on US 26
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Southeast Mount Hood Highway
14
Continue on Southeast Burnside Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Burnside Road
15
Turn right onto Northwest Fairview Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Northwest Fairview Drive
16
Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 223rd Avenue
17
Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northeast Glisan Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn slight right
376 ft
·
13 sec
19
Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Fairview Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 84 West: Portland
21
Merge onto I 84; US 30
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 84; US 30
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Banfield Freeway
Toward Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
24
Keep slight left at fork
261 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto I 5
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
26
Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Stadium Freeway
Toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton
27
Merge onto I 405
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit onto US 26
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US 26
Exit 1D
Toward US 26 West: Beaverton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 69B
Toward Park Way, Barnes Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn right onto Southwest Baltic Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Southwest Baltic Avenue
Use the right lane.
31
Turn left onto Southwest Barnes Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Southwest Barnes Road
32
Turn left onto OR 217
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 2A
Toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
this road
Toward OR 217 South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
35
Turn right onto OR 10
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Use the right lane.
36
Continue on OR 10
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Southwest Farmington Road
Use the straight lane.
37
Arrive at destination
OR 10
Trip Plan
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 78.7 miles from Prineville, OR, or about 1h 55m 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 35 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.7 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaverton, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Prineville, 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 Prineville, OR
This is one driving day of about 157.4 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Prineville, 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 78.7 mi from Prineville, OR · 1h 55m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.7 miles from Prineville, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beaverton, OR
The final approach into Beaverton, 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 Beaverton, 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
$31.36 one way
$62.71 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $33.18 | $66.37 |
| premium | $5.59 | $34.65 | $69.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.75 | $69.50 |
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: 55.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.53 | $7.56 |
| Efficient EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.77 | $6.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63 | 0 | $22.04 | $10.07 |
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.
Destination
Beaverton, OR
Late night in Beaverton on Saturday
Local time
3:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
24 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
3h 53m 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 Prineville, OR to Beaverton, OR covers 157.4 miles and takes about 3h 53m 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, Madras-Prineville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.7 miles from Prineville, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.36 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 157.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 147.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.7 miles (US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Prineville, OR and Beaverton, OR, road signs point toward Portland, Omsi, City Center and Salem.
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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