The drive from Beaverton, OR to Irrigon, OR covers 182.6 miles and takes about 3h 32m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Columbia River Highway, Banfield Freeway, Sunset Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly surface roads.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 165.6 miles on Columbia River Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
91.3 miles from Beaverton, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Columbia River Highway
165.6 mi
3h 7m
Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi
8m
Sunset Highway
4.3 mi
6m
Stadium Freeway
1.2 mi
1m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
0.9 mi
1m
South Main Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Southwest Canyon Road
0.7 mi
1m
Marquam Bridge
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Columbia River Highway
— 165.6 mi, about 3h 7m
Traffic on I-84
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 78 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~1,727 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,346
Quietest
2 AM
~173 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Irrigon, OR.
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Start on OR 10
75 ft·6 sec·Southwest Farmington Road
2
Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard
439 ft·18 sec·Southwest Hall Boulevard
3
Turn right onto OR 8
0.7 mi·1 min·Southwest Canyon Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward OR 217 North: Sunset HighwayUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto OR 217
0.9 mi·1 min·Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 26 East: PortlandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward US 26 East: PortlandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 26
4.3 mi·6 min·Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 26
0.2 mi·20 sec·US 26
Toward I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
10
Merge onto I 405; US 26
0.7 mi·59 sec·Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway
0.5 mi·44 sec·Stadium Freeway
Toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, SeattleUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 5
0.4 mi·40 sec·Marquam Bridge
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·17 sec
Exit 300Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The DallesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 84; US 30
6.6 mi·8 min·Banfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 84; US 30
158 mi·2 hr 55 min·Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto Columbia River Highway
7.5 mi·11 min·Columbia River Highway
Toward US 730: Irrigon
18
Continue on US 730
0.7 mi·1 min·South Main Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
US 730
Trip Plan
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 91.3 miles from Beaverton, OR, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.6 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 40 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.3 miles or 1h 48m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Irrigon, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beaverton, 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 Beaverton, OR
This is one driving day of about 182.6 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Beaverton, 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 Columbia River Highway for about 165.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 8.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in
Turn left toward OR 217 North: Sunset Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OR 217 North: Sunset Highway
7
2.1 mi into trip|~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 26 East: Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 26 East: Portland
7
7.6 mi into trip|~12m in|Stadium Freeway
Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattl...
8
8.6 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
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 300
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portl...
8
8.7 mi into trip|~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.39 one way
$70.78 round trip
$4.92/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.20
$37.40
$74.79
premium
$5.44
$39.09
$78.17
diesel
$5.60
$40.25
$80.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.8
0
$19.17
$8.76
Efficient EV
45.7
0
$15.98
$7.30
EV Truck/SUV
73
0
$25.56
$11.69
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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 as of Aug 24, 2026
Origin
Beaverton, OR
Late night
in Beaverton on Wednesday
Local time
1:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
95°F
Patchy Smoke
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 24 at 5:06AM PDT until August 24 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 24 at 4:40AM MDT until August 24 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Destination
Irrigon, OR
Late night
in Irrigon on Wednesday
Local time
1:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
91°F
Patchy Smoke
NE 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 24 at 5:06AM PDT until August 24 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 24 at 4:40AM MDT until August 24 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
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
4 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
3h 32m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
182.6 mi in 3h 32m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 165.6 mi on Columbia River Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 182.6 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 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (Stadium Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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).
Top landmarks
•Fanno Farmhouse — historic house in Beaverton, Oregon, USA
•Beaverton Downtown Historic District — historic district in Oregon, USA
•John Quincy Adams Young House — historic house near Portland, Oregon, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 182.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 165.6 miles on Columbia River Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Irrigon, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (Stadium Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Irrigon, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
