Trip from Redmond, OR to Beaverton, OR

Q: How long is the trip from Redmond, OR to Beaverton, OR?

The drive from Redmond, OR to Beaverton, OR covers 170.2 miles and takes about 3h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are North Santiam Highway, I 5, Santiam Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 85.1 miles from Redmond, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

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

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Redmond, OR to Beaverton, OR?

The route from Redmond, OR to Beaverton, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Drive Time

3h 46m

Distance

170.2 mi

274 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 34m ★

6 AM

3h 46m

8 AM

4h 12m

10 AM

3h 55m

12 PM

3h 53m

3 PM

3h 56m

5 PM

4h 10m

8 PM

3h 39m

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

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Trip Overview

Connecting Redmond to Beaverton is a 170.2-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 46 minutes to complete. Because the trip is straightforward, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You should plan on a fuel budget of roughly $34 for the drive. The route primarily utilizes the North Santiam Highway, the Santiam Highway, and I-5 to navigate through the Pacific Coast region. It is a practical route for anyone looking to transition from the high desert landscape toward the Portland metro area 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

85.1 miles from Redmond, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .

Drive Character

This journey presents a turn-heavy, local-style driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will eventually hit I-5, only 25% of your total mileage is spent on major highways, keeping the driving engaging and varied. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 78.9 miles along the North Santiam Highway, where you will need to stay alert through the winding sections. Transitioning from the local highways onto the interstate allows for a change in pace, but you should remain prepared for the technical demands of the initial stretches. Expect a drive that requires your full attention as the road conditions shift throughout the trip.

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

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Santiam Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 78.9 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 early in the drive near US 97 Business / Southwest 6th Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 170.2 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: near the start (US 97 Business / Southwest 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 125.7 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 163.9 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 points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 97 Business / Southwest 6th Street

Turn left onto US 97 Business / Southwest 6th Street

Navigation decision point

125.7 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | I 5; OR 99E

Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E toward I 5 North: Portland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1B Toward I 5 North: Portland

163.9 mi into trip | ~3h 36m in

Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

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 292A Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

169.4 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in

Take the exit toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon 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 2A Toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road

169.7 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in | OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

Turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Santiam Highway	78.9 mi	1h 47m
I 5	38.2 mi	45m
Santiam Highway	25.1 mi	31m
McKenzie Highway	16.8 mi	23m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway	4.8 mi	6m
Southwest Highland Avenue	1.8 mi	3m
East Barclay Drive	0.8 mi	1m
Northwest Santiam Boulevard	0.6 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: North Santiam Highway — 78.9 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redmond, OR and Beaverton, OR.

Start on Southwest Evergreen Avenue

90 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Evergreen Avenue

Turn left onto US 97 Business

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Southwest 6th Street

Turn right onto OR 126

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest Glacier Avenue

Merge onto OR 126

1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Highland Avenue

Continue on OR 126

17 mi · 23 min · McKenzie Highway

Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street

70 ft · 1 sec · South Locust Street

Continue on South Locust Street

0.5 mi · 56 sec · South Locust Street

Turn left onto East Barclay Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Barclay Drive

Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126

17 ft · 0 sec · Santiam Highway

Continue on US 20; OR 126

25 mi · 31 min · Santiam Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22

51 mi · 1 hr 14 min · North Santiam Highway

Continue on OR 22

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Northeast Santiam Boulevard

Continue on OR 22

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Northwest Santiam Boulevard

Continue on OR 22

28 mi · 32 min · North Santiam Highway

Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E

38 mi · 45 min · I 5; OR 99E

Exit 1B Toward I 5 North: Portland Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 292A Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto OR 217

4.8 mi · 6 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Exit 2A Toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto OR 10

0.4 mi · 1 min · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on OR 10

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Southwest Farmington Road

Use the none lane.

Arrive at destination

OR 10

Trip Plan

To keep your drive smooth, aim to depart Redmond early to avoid congestion as you approach the Beaverton area. Since the itinerary includes one recommended stop, use that time to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping in mind that your total fuel cost is estimated at $34. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, check your tire pressure and vehicle fluids before leaving to ensure you are ready for the long 78.9-mile stretch on the North Santiam Highway. Because this is a manageable one-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on real-time traffic reports. Prioritize a mid-route break to maintain your focus, especially since the majority of the drive consists of local, winding roads rather than high-speed interstates.

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 85.1 miles from Redmond, OR, or about 2h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.9 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 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85.1 miles or 2h 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 7m

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 Redmond, 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 Redmond, OR

This is one driving day of about 170.2 miles and 3h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Redmond, 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 North Santiam Highway for about 78.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85.1 mi from Redmond, OR · 2h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sweet Home, OR

85 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

Sweet Home, OR

Fuel and coffee

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

Sweet Home, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.1 miles from Redmond, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before North Santiam Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.9 miles.

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

$33.87 one way

$67.74 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$35.77	$71.54
premium	$5.59	$37.44	$74.87
diesel	$5.64	$37.81	$75.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	51.1	$17.87	$8.17
Efficient EV	42.6	$14.89	$6.81
EV Truck/SUV	68.1	$23.83	$10.89

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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

Redmond, OR

Evening in Redmond on Sunday

Local time

7:44 PM

PDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beaverton, OR

Evening in Beaverton on Sunday

Local time

7:44 PM

PDT

Current temp

58°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 46m 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 Redmond, OR to Beaverton, OR covers 170.2 miles and takes about 3h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Santiam Highway, I 5, Santiam Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 85.1 miles from Redmond, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.87 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.