Hermiston, OR Road Trips

Drivers starting from Hermiston, OR have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 250 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Hermiston, OR head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

8

Longest Drive

430.9 mi

Grants Pass, OR

Quickest Drive

3h 35m

Portland, OR

Plan Around Hermiston, OR

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Hermiston, OR is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Grants Pass, OR to Hermiston, OR 430.9 mi · 8h 23m Albany, OR to Hermiston, OR 255.3 mi · 4h 58m Keizer, OR to Hermiston, OR 229.4 mi · 4h 27m Hillsboro, OR to Hermiston, OR 205.6 mi · 4h 4m

Continue From Hermiston, OR

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Hermiston, OR to Eugene, OR 296 mi · 5h 45m Hermiston, OR to Corvallis, OR 266.1 mi · 5h 15m Hermiston, OR to Portland, OR 187 mi · 3h 35m

Trips from Hermiston, OR

Hermiston, OR to Eugene, OR

296 mi 5h 45m

Hermiston, OR to Corvallis, OR

266.1 mi 5h 15m

Hermiston, OR to Portland, OR

187 mi 3h 35m

Driving from Hermiston, OR

Expect an average of 250 miles and about 4h 52m behind the wheel when leaving Hermiston, OR. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 296 miles (5h 45m), while the shortest is just 187 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Hermiston, OR are Eugene, OR (296 mi, 5h 45m), Corvallis, OR (266.1 mi, 5h 15m), and Portland, OR (187 mi, 3h 35m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in OR currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 250-mile trip from Hermiston, OR, budget about $49 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 mapped routes leaving Hermiston, OR and 5 routes heading into Hermiston, OR, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 187 to 296 miles.

The longest mapped route from Hermiston, OR covers 296 miles and takes approximately 5h 45m. Shorter options start at just 187 miles.

The average route from Hermiston, OR runs about 250 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 250-mile trip from Hermiston, OR costs roughly $49 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Hermiston, OR include Eugene, OR, Corvallis, OR and Portland, OR. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Hermiston, OR by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

19,406

Median Income

$67,128

Median Home Value

$244,700

Median Age

31.8

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Hermiston, OR

Hermiston is a city in Umatilla County in the Eastern Oregon region of Oregon.

1 Hat Rock State Park, ☏ +1 541-983-2277. Parking: Oregon residents $10/day, non-residents $12/day. (updated Feb 2026) 2 Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge. (updated Feb 2018) 3 Umatilla County Fair, 1705 E Airport Rd, ☏ +1 541-567-6121. Annual county fair featuring vendors, carnival rides, and livestock. Generally occurs in August. (updated Dec 2025)

1 Delish Bistro, 1619 N 1st, ☏ +1 541-303-9006. New American cuisine with burgers, sandwiches, Hawaiian style plate lunches, and gelato. (updated May 2021)

1 Best Western Hermiston Inn, 2255 S Highway 395, ☏ +1 541 564-0202, fax: +1 541 567-5512. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. 2 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hermiston Downtown, 245 N 1st St, ☏ +1 541-585-5656. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: Noon. (updated May 2021)

US Hwy 395 goes north into town from I-84 in Stanfield (exit 18i8) as World War One Veterans Memorial Hwy and N 1st St. Going north of town it goes up to US 730 in McNary and follows US 730 and I-82 towards Kennewick. Going south of Stanfield, US 395 follows I-84 to exit 209 in Pendleton where it continues south towards John Day. Interstate 82 (I-82) begins at Exit 179 of I-84 and runs 135 mi (217 km) to its other end at Exit 110 of I-90, east of Ellensburg. Hermiston can be accessed from 6th St at Exit 1 of I-82 and via Westland Rd from Exit #10. Travelers continue west on I-90 from Ellensburg to go towards Seattle. If coming from the east on I-84 (from Boise, Pendleton, Umatilla) Hermiston is accessed via US Hwy 395 at Exit 188 or I-82 at Exit 179. If coming from the west (Portland, The Dalles) one can also exit off at US Hwy 730 () at Exit #168 and go through the towns of Irrigon (US Hwy 730 goes through as Main Ave) and Umatilla (pass through as 6th St) to US Hwy 395 and go south on US Hwy 395 into town. The 1 Pilot Travel Center (truck stop) serves as a de-facto bus station/stop for Greyhound. The local Kayak Public Transit bus makes a stop into the truck stop on its way towards Hermiston or the Umatilla Indian Reservation, east of Pendleton. 1 Greyhound, (bus stop) Pilot Travel Center @ 2115 S Hwy 395, Stanfield (NW of the junction of US Hwy 395 & I-84 (Exit #188), 7 mi (11 km) south of Hermiston, south of the town of Stanfield, OR.), ☏ +1 509 547-3151, toll-free: +1-800-231-2222.

Travel tips adapted from Hermiston on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.