Trip from Yoncalla, OR to Hillsboro, OR

Drive Time

3h 17m

Distance

158.1 mi

254 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

3h 6m ★

6 AM

3h 18m

8 AM

3h 41m

10 AM

3h 26m

12 PM

3h 24m

3 PM

3h 27m

5 PM

3h 40m

8 PM

3h 10m

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

Spanning 158.1 miles through Oregon, this highway-focused drive connects Yoncalla to Hillsboro in approximately 3 hours and 17 minutes. Because the trip is straightforward, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, requiring only one planned stop to break up the journey. You should budget about $31 for fuel to complete the trek. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region, the drive maintains a consistent geographical feel throughout. It is a practical, efficient route for travelers prioritizing speed and direct access over winding backroads. Whether you are heading north for business or a weekend visit, this route provides a reliable path between the two points.

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

79 miles from Yoncalla, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip dominated by high-speed transit, with 83% of the journey taking place on highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-5, which accounts for a 131.1-mile stretch of the total distance. This creates a predictable, interstate-focused experience that allows you to cover significant ground quickly. As you approach the final leg, the character of the drive shifts slightly as you transition onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway and Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road. While the interstate portion is utilitarian and fast, these local highway sections provide a necessary change of pace as you reach your destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 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 131.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Southwest Hillsboro Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 135.1 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 158.1 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 135.1 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.3 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.4 miles (Southwest Elligsen Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

135.1 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | 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

135.3 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | 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

135.4 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | Southwest Elligsen Road

Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

139.1 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in | Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

147.1 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in | 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	131.1 mi	2h 32m
Southwest Hillsboro Highway	9.5 mi	12m
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road	4.8 mi	7m
Elkhead Road	3.3 mi	5m
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road	1.9 mi	3m
Southwest 124th Avenue	1.6 mi	2m
Southwest Roy Rogers Road	1.3 mi	2m
Southwest Scholls Ferry Road	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 5 — 131.1 mi, about 2h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yoncalla, OR and Hillsboro, OR.

Start on Alder Street

139 ft · 8 sec · Alder Street

Turn right onto Applegate Avenue

320 ft · 10 sec · Applegate Avenue

Turn right onto OR 99

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Eagle Valley Road

Turn left onto CR 7

3.3 mi · 5 min · Elkhead Road

Turn slight right onto CR 7

460 ft · 9 sec · CR 7

Continue on CR 8

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Scotts Valley Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Merge onto I 5

131 mi · 2 hr 32 min · I 5

Use the straight lane.

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.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

158 ft · 9 sec · I 5

Toward Boones Ferry Road Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Southwest Elligsen Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road

Turn left onto Southwest Day Street

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Southwest Day Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

Turn left onto Basalt Creek Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Basalt Creek Parkway

Continue on Southwest 124th Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Southwest 124th Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Southwest Roy Rogers Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

At end of road, turn left onto OR 210

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto OR 219

1.8 mi · 2 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

Continue on OR 219

7.7 mi · 10 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

Continue on OR 219

0.7 mi · 2 min · South 1st Avenue

Use the none lane.

Arrive at destination

North 1st Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 3-hour and 17-minute drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid potential traffic congestion on I-5. Since you only need one stop, plan to stretch your legs around the midpoint of the 131.1-mile interstate stretch to keep your focus sharp. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Yoncalla, as the $31 estimate is a good baseline but can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency. Because the route is relatively short, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time to suit your personal schedule. A helpful tip for this specific route is to monitor local traffic reports for the I-5 corridor, as road conditions can change rapidly during peak travel hours.

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 79 miles from Yoncalla, OR, or about 1h 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.1 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 79 miles or 1h 35m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hillsboro, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Yoncalla, 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 Yoncalla, OR

This is one driving day of about 158.1 miles and 3h 17m.

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 131.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 79 mi from Yoncalla, OR · 1h 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Woodburn, OR

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

Turner, OR

Fuel and coffee

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

Turner, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79 miles from Yoncalla, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 131.1 miles.

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.

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

$31.46 one way

$62.93 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$33.23	$66.45
premium	$5.59	$34.78	$69.55
diesel	$5.64	$35.12	$70.25

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: 55.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	47.4	$16.60	$7.59
Efficient EV	39.5	$13.83	$6.32
EV Truck/SUV	63.2	$22.13	$10.12

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Yoncalla, OR

Afternoon in Yoncalla on Sunday

Local time

4:07 PM

PDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hillsboro, OR

Afternoon in Hillsboro on Sunday

Local time

4:07 PM

PDT

Current temp

57°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

20 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

3h 17m 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 Hillsboro, OR covers 158.1 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 5, Southwest Hillsboro Highway, Southwest Scholls Sherwood 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 79 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 $31.46 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.

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

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Trip from Yoncalla, OR to Hillsboro, OR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Hillsboro, OR

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Yoncalla, OR

Hillsboro, OR

Same local time

20 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 17m on the road

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