Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 1, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 5m
Distance
270.5 mi
435 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beaverton, OR
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Island City, OR
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Beaverton, OR to Island City, OR is 270.5 miles and takes about 5h 5m via Columbia River Highway, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oregon, starting and ending in the Pacific Coast region. With a high percentage of surface roads, expect a more scenic and potentially slower pace compared to a pure freeway drive. The 5-hour duration makes this a manageable one-day trip, allowing for a relaxed start and arrival.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
135.3 miles from Beaverton, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia River Highway | 158.1 mi | 2h 55m |
| Old Oregon Trail Highway | 94.3 mi | 1h 42m |
| Banfield Freeway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Sunset Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Island Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Stadium Freeway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Canyon Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 100 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~1,403 veh/hr typical · worst 1,920
Quietest
2 AM
~144 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Island City, OR.
Start on OR 10
Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard
Turn right onto OR 8
Turn left
Merge onto OR 217
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on US 26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 26
Merge onto I 405; US 26
Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on I 84; US 30
Continue on I 84; US 30
Continue on I 84; US 30
Take the exit
Turn right onto OR 82
Continue on OR 82
Arrive at destination
Aim to depart Beaverton by mid-morning to comfortably reach Island City within the day, allowing for a single stop. The longest continuous stretch is over 158 miles on the Columbia River Highway, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before embarking on that segment. With a total drive time of just over 5 hours, you have the flexibility to take your time and enjoy the drive without feeling rushed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you move away from the initial freeway portion.
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.
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 60 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.3 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Island City, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Beaverton, 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 Beaverton, OR
This is one driving day of about 270.5 miles and 5h 5m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 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.
A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 135.3 miles from Beaverton, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Columbia River Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 158.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Turn left toward OR 217 North: Sunset Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward US 26 East: Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
Regular Gas
$52.43 one way
$104.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.20 | $55.40 | $110.80 |
| premium | $5.44 | $57.90 | $115.80 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $59.63 | $119.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.2 | 1 | $28.40 | $12.98 |
| Efficient EV | 67.6 | 0 | $23.67 | $10.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.2 | 1 | $37.87 | $17.31 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Beaverton on Tuesday
Local time
8:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Island City on Tuesday
Local time
8:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Partly Cloudy
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is predominantly on surface roads, with highways making up only about 34% of the route. You'll experience a significant stretch of 158.1 miles on the Columbia River Highway, which will likely feel like rural cruising rather than high-speed travel. The Banfield Freeway section at the beginning will offer a more urban merging experience before transitioning to the more open feel of the other highways.
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.
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 14 significant decision points across 270.5 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.
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
Total Climb
3,997 ft
Total Descent
1,451 ft
Highest Point
4,022 ft
~251.2 mi in
Elevation Range
3,971 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1847
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
Founded 1904
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 5m. Total distance: 270.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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