Road Trips from Beaverton, OR
Beaverton sets you up for a variety of day trips and longer excursions. You've got close-to-home, short drives like Stafford (under 12 miles) that offer parks, and then options that stretch into the 100-200 mile range for a longer haul. There are several destinations with parks nearby, making them good for a quick nature stop. The drive scores are consistently high, suggesting enjoyable routes, with a mix of highway and more varied terrain.
Total Routes
27
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
6
Under 2 hours
17 total in this range
Dallas, OR
1h 19m58 mi one way
This 58-mile trip to Dallas is mostly highway, making for a straightforward 1.3-hour drive. It scores a 9 for its route quality. While it doesn't specifically mention parks, its ease of access makes it a solid option for a quick change of scenery.
Lake Oswego, OR
18m10.2 mi one way
Lake Oswego is a quick 10.2-mile trip, manageable in just 0.3 hours. The drive is a mix of highway and surface streets, with a solid drive score of 8. This is a very close option for a brief outing.
Lebanon, OR
1h 39m77.6 mi one way
Heading to Lebanon covers 77.6 miles and takes 1.7 hours on a highway-focused drive. It scores a 7 but has parks, making it a potential spot for a longer day trip where a stop in nature is desired.
Stayton, OR
1h 12m57.4 mi one way
Stafford, OR
21m11.9 mi one way
For a very short trip, Stafford is just 11.9 miles and takes only 0.4 hours. It offers a mixed drive profile and importantly, has parks. With a drive score of 8, it's a convenient option if you want to be back home quickly.
Full-day getaway
7 total in this range
Bend, OR
3h 49m173 mi one way
Bend is a longer trip at 173 miles, requiring 3.8 hours. It's a mixed drive with a high drive score of 9 and includes parks. This is a good candidate if you're looking for a more substantial drive to a destination with outdoor opportunities.
Redmond, OR
3h 45m154 mi one way
Redmond is a 154-mile drive taking 3.8 hours, but it's described as a turn-heavy local drive with a drive score of 8. It does have parks available, which might appeal if you prefer a less direct route.
Toledo, OR
2h 44m123.6 mi one way
This 123.6-mile journey to Toledo takes 2.7 hours and features a mixed highway and surface road drive. It has a high drive score of 9 and includes parks, offering a good balance for a longer day trip.
Yoncalla, OR
2h 58m147.4 mi one way
Yoncalla is 147.4 miles away, a 3-hour drive mostly on highways with a drive score of 8. It's noted for having parks, making it a suitable choice for an extended day trip focused on driving and nature.
Canyonville, OR
3h 57m199.8 mi one way
This 199.8-mile trip to Canyonville is the longest listed, taking 4 hours on a highway-focused route with a drive score of 8. It does not have parks directly associated with it, making it more of a destination-focused drive.
Weekend trip
Fruitdale, OR
4h 52m245 mi one way
Fruitdale is 245 miles away, a 4.9-hour highway-focused drive with a drive score of 8. It includes parks, making it a good option for a long day trip where stopping at green spaces is a priority.
Central Point, OR
5h 15m266 mi one way
Baker City, OR
5h 52m312.6 mi one way
Baker City is the furthest option at 312.6 miles, requiring 5.9 hours. It's a turn-heavy local drive with a drive score of 8 and includes parks. This is a significant trip for those wanting a long drive.
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Bend, OR
3h 49m173 mi one way
Dallas, OR
1h 19m58 mi one way
Redmond, OR
3h 45m154 mi one way
Fruitdale, OR
4h 52m245 mi one way
Bend, OR
3h 49m173 mi one way
Dallas, OR
1h 19m58 mi one way
Redmond, OR
3h 45m154 mi one way
Fruitdale, OR
4h 52m245 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With parks available on several routes, spring offers opportunities for enjoying blooming landscapes on drives like the one to Tillamook.
Summer
Longer drives to places like Bend or Toledo become more appealing in summer, with parks providing spots for outdoor enjoyment.
Fall
The mixed and highway-focused drives, especially those with parks like the trip to Lebanon, would be scenic in the fall.
Winter
Shorter, straightforward drives such as the one to Stafford, which has parks, are practical options during winter.
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