Origin
Banks, OR
Late night in Banks on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Banks, OR to Beaverton, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Banks, OR
Arthur Shuraev
Beaverton, OR
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Trip Overview
This 20.7-mile drive from Banks, Oregon, to Beaverton, Oregon, is a straightforward 31-minute trip that's perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate on Northwest Sunset Highway and Northwest Banks Road before merging onto the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. With a fuel cost estimated at just $4, this route offers an economical journey. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local experience rather than a long-distance haul. Since it's a short drive, you can easily fit it into your schedule without needing an overnight stay, allowing for plenty of flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 16.4 mi | 22m |
| Northwest Banks Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Farmington Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Sunset Highway
— 16.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Banks, OR and Beaverton, OR.
1
Start on OR 47
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Northwest Main Street
2
Turn left
32 ft
·
3 sec
3
Turn right
214 ft
·
17 sec
4
Turn right
49 ft
·
6 sec
5
Turn right onto Northwest Banks Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Banks Road
6
Turn slight right onto US 26
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 69A
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto OR 217
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 2A
Toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
this road
Toward OR 217 South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto OR 10
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on OR 10
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Southwest Farmington Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Arrive at destination
OR 10
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
8
18.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
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 69A
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
8
19.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hill...
5
20.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Turn right onto OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.12 one way
$8.25 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.36 | $8.73 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Beaverton on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 20.7-mile journey. While 5% of the route involves highway driving, much of your time will be spent on local roads, including Northwest Sunset Highway and Northwest Banks Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.4 miles on Northwest Sunset Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel. The road's personality shifts as you progress, moving from more rural or suburban settings to busier commercial areas as you approach Beaverton.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on Northwest Sunset Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.7 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Banks, OR to Beaverton, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.
Salem
18.4 mi in
|
~26m
About the Cities
Arriving in Beaverton, OR
Full guide →Beaverton is a western suburb in the Portland Metropolitan Area. Beaverton is an economic center for Washington County along with neighboring Hillsboro. It is home to the world headquarters of Nike, Inc., and to about 100,000 people (2019).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.4 miles on Northwest Sunset Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Beaverton, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beaverton, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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