Origin
Yoncalla, OR
Afternoon in Yoncalla on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yoncalla, OR to Beaverton, OR
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
147.4 mi
237 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 46m
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6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yoncalla, OR
MÖV Frame
Beaverton, OR
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Trip Overview
Spanning 147.4 miles, this journey from Yoncalla to Beaverton is a straightforward drive that typically takes about 2 hours and 57 minutes to complete. Because the trip is well within a single day's reach, you can easily handle the transit in one go without needing an overnight stay. You should expect to budget approximately $29 for fuel for the duration of the trip. Since both your starting point and destination are located within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, the climate and general geography remain consistent throughout. Overall, this route is an efficient way to navigate north, making it ideal if you prioritize a direct connection over a scenic detour.
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
73.7 miles from Yoncalla, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed, highway-focused experience, as 96% of your route is spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 136.8 miles—on I-5, which serves as the primary artery for the journey. The drive transitions from the initial stretch on Elkhead Road into the heavy-traffic flow of the interstate, eventually concluding on the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. Because the road is dominated by interstate travel, you should prepare for a consistent, high-velocity pace. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that favors efficiency over technical or winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 136.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Applegate Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 147.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Applegate Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 141.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Applegate Avenue
Turn right onto Applegate Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
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~7m in
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I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
141.1 mi into trip
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~2h 48m 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
8
146.6 mi into trip
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~2h 55m 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
6
146.9 mi into trip
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~2h 56m in
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 136.8 mi | 2h 40m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Elkhead Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Scotts Valley Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Eagle Valley Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Farmington Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| CR 7 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 136.8 mi, about 2h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yoncalla, OR and Beaverton, OR.
1
Start on Alder Street
139 ft
·
8 sec
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Alder Street
2
Turn right onto Applegate Avenue
320 ft
·
10 sec
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Applegate Avenue
3
Turn right onto OR 99
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Eagle Valley Road
4
Turn left onto CR 7
3.3 mi
·
5 min
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Elkhead Road
5
Turn slight right onto CR 7
460 ft
·
9 sec
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CR 7
6
Continue on CR 8
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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Scotts Valley Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
8
Merge onto I 5
137 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
I 5
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto OR 217
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2A
Toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto OR 10
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on OR 10
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Southwest Farmington Road
Use the none lane.
14
Arrive at destination
OR 10
Trip Plan
Given the nearly three-hour duration, planning for at least one strategic stop will help keep you alert behind the wheel. Since I-5 is your primary path, monitor traffic conditions closely as you approach the more populated regions near your destination. Leaving during off-peak hours is a wise move to avoid potential congestion on the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway portion of your trip. While the drive is simple enough to complete in one shot, remember that your flexibility is a major advantage; you can easily adjust your pace to accommodate a quick break or refuel. Keep your $29 fuel estimate in mind, but consider topping off your tank before hitting the interstate to ensure you have plenty of buffer for the long 136.8-mile stretch.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.7 miles from Yoncalla, OR, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.8 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.7 miles or 1h 29m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaverton, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Yoncalla, 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 Yoncalla, OR
This is one driving day of about 147.4 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Yoncalla, 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 I 5 for about 136.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.7 mi from Yoncalla, OR · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 73.7 miles from Yoncalla, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 136.8 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.33 one way
$58.67 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $30.98 | $61.95 |
| premium | $5.59 | $32.42 | $64.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.75 | $65.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.48 | $7.08 |
| Efficient EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.90 | $5.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59 | 0 | $20.64 | $9.43 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Afternoon in Beaverton on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
38°F
Albany, OR
74 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
21 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 57m 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 Yoncalla, OR to Beaverton, OR covers 147.4 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, Elkhead Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.7 miles from Yoncalla, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.33 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 147.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Applegate Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 141.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Yoncalla, OR to Beaverton, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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