Origin
Warm Springs, OR
Evening in Warm Springs on Sunday
Local time
6:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
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2h 45m
Distance
113.3 mi
182 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
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Beaverton, OR
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Spanning 113.3 miles, the journey from Warm Springs to Beaverton is a manageable drive that typically takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes. You will primarily navigate via Warm Springs Highway, Mount Hood Highway, and the Banfield Freeway. Because the route is compact, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $23 on fuel for the trek. Both your starting point and destination are nestled within the Pacific Coast region, ensuring a consistent climate experience as you travel across Oregon.
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
56.6 miles from Warm Springs, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 14% of this 113.3-mile route consists of high-speed highway, meaning you will spend most of your time on winding secondary roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 45.6-mile segment on Warm Springs Highway. As you transition from the local highways onto the Banfield Freeway, the character of the road shifts from technical maneuvering to more standard freeway driving. Prepare for a dynamic experience that requires active steering rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
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 103.1 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 113.3 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 103.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.6 miles (US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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
Take the exit onto US 26 toward US 26 West: Beaverton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Between Warm Springs, OR and Beaverton, OR, road signs point toward Portland, Omsi, City Center and Salem.
Portland
Omsi
City Center
Salem
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs Highway | 45.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| Mount Hood Highway | 39.7 mi | 57m |
| 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 |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 223rd Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Warm Springs, OR and Beaverton, OR.
Start on Northwest Quinn Avenue
Turn left onto Wasco Street
Turn right onto Paiute Avenue
Turn left onto US 26
Continue on US 26
Continue on US 26
Continue on US 26
Continue on US 26
Continue on Southeast Burnside Road
Turn right onto Northwest Fairview Drive
Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 84; US 30
Continue on I 84; US 30
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway
Merge onto I 405
Take the exit onto US 26
Take the exit
Turn right onto Southwest Baltic Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest Barnes Road
Turn left onto OR 217
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Turn right onto OR 10
Continue on OR 10
Arrive at destination
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. You only need to build in one primary stop to break up the 2-hour and 45-minute duration comfortably. Keep an eye on your fuel levels before leaving Warm Springs, as the $23 estimated cost is a baseline that can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Because the route is heavy on turns, prioritize driving during daylight hours to ensure you can navigate the curves safely. Use your single planned stop to stretch your legs before you hit the final, faster-paced leg of the journey on the Banfield Freeway.
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.
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 56.6 miles or 1h 18m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaverton, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Warm Springs, 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 Warm Springs, OR
This is one driving day of about 113.3 miles and 2h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.6 mi from Warm Springs, OR · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 56.6 miles from Warm Springs, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$22.55 one way
$45.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $23.81 | $47.62 |
| premium | $5.59 | $24.92 | $49.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.17 | $50.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34 | 0 | $11.90 | $5.44 |
| Efficient EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.86 | $7.25 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Warm Springs on Sunday
Local time
6:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Beaverton on Sunday
Local time
6:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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