Origin
Sweet Home, OR
Evening in Sweet Home on Sunday
Local time
5:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sweet Home, OR to Hillsboro, OR
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
102.6 mi
165 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sweet Home, OR
Oleg Melevych
Hillsboro, OR
Blair Damson
Trip Overview
Connecting Sweet Home to Hillsboro, this 102.6-mile trek typically takes about 2 hours and 18 minutes to complete. Because the entire journey fits comfortably into a single day, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations. You should budget approximately $20 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Pacific Coast region communities. Navigating via Santiam Highway, I-5, and Southwest Hillsboro Highway makes for a straightforward transition across Oregon. It is an efficient path that works well for travelers looking to move between these areas without an extensive time commitment. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a visit, the trip is manageable and predictable.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.3 miles from Sweet Home, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed-drive experience that balances varying road types as you make your way toward Hillsboro. Roughly 60% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the trip. The longest uninterrupted section occurs on I-5, where you will cover 57.5 miles of interstate driving. This stretch allows you to maintain speed before transitioning onto the local highway segments that define the latter portion of the route. You will find that the personality of the road shifts from the initial highway focus to the more varied conditions encountered on the Southwest Hillsboro Highway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 79.6 miles in near I 5.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 102.6 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 79.6 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.9 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.9 miles (Southwest Elligsen Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
79.6 mi into trip
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~1h 41m in
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I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry 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 286
Toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road
8
79.9 mi into trip
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~1h 41m in
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I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward Boones Ferry Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Boones Ferry Road
6
79.9 mi into trip
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~1h 41m in
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Southwest Elligsen Road
Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
83.6 mi into trip
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~1h 48m in
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Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
91.7 mi into trip
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~2h 1m in
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OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
At end of road, turn left onto OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 57.5 mi | 1h 7m |
| Santiam Highway | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Southwest Hillsboro Highway | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Highway 34 Southeast | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Corvallis-Lebanon Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 124th Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 57.5 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sweet Home, OR and Hillsboro, OR.
1
Start on US 20
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 20
12 mi
·
18 min
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Santiam Highway
3
Continue on US 20
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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South Main Street
4
Turn left onto Airport Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Airport Road
5
Continue on Airport Drive
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Airport Drive
6
Turn straight onto Denny School Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Denny School Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto OR 34
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
8
Continue on OR 34
3.5 mi
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5 min
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Highway 34 Southeast
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 5
57 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 5
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto I 5
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 5
Exit 286
Toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
158 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 5
Toward Boones Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Southwest Elligsen Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Southwest Boones Ferry Road
15
Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
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Southwest Day Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
17
Turn left onto Basalt Creek Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Basalt Creek Parkway
18
Continue on Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 124th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
Use the none lane.
21
Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
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Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
22
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
23
At end of road, turn left onto OR 210
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto OR 219
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
25
Continue on OR 219
7.7 mi
·
10 min
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Southwest Hillsboro Highway
26
Continue on OR 219
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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South 1st Avenue
Use the none lane.
27
Arrive at destination
North 1st Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the advantage of total schedule flexibility throughout your day. Aim to depart outside of peak traffic hours to ensure your 2-hour and 18-minute estimated time remains accurate. While there are no mandatory stops required to reach your destination, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise given the $20 estimated cost for the trip. Use the long 57.5-mile stretch on I-5 to settle into a steady rhythm, but be prepared for the change in pace when you exit onto the smaller highways. Prioritizing a steady start will help you navigate the transition from the interstate to the local roads smoothly.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.3 miles from Sweet Home, OR, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.5 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.3 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hillsboro, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sweet Home, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Sweet Home, OR
This is one driving day of about 102.6 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sweet Home, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 57.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.3 mi from Sweet Home, OR · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.3 miles from Sweet Home, 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
$20.42 one way
$40.84 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $21.56 | $43.12 |
| premium | $5.59 | $22.57 | $45.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.79 | $45.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.77 | $4.92 |
| Efficient EV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.98 | $4.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41 | 0 | $14.36 | $6.57 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Hillsboro, OR
Evening in Hillsboro on Sunday
Local time
5:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
58°F
King City, OR
51 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 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
2h 18m 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 Sweet Home, OR to Hillsboro, OR covers 102.6 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Santiam Highway, Southwest Hillsboro Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.3 miles from Sweet Home, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.42 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 102.6 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 79.6 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.9 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.9 miles (Southwest Elligsen Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sweet Home, OR to Hillsboro, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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