Beaverton, OR to Three Rivers, OR is 193.1 miles and takes about 4h 15m via North Santiam Highway and I 5, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a single-day option that balances highway cruising with surface road travel. You'll primarily use major arteries like I 5 and US 20, making it a straightforward drive. Given its manageable length and single-day recommendation, it's a good choice for a quick excursion or a travel day where you want to arrive by late afternoon.
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
96.5 miles from Beaverton, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Santiam Highway
104.3 mi
2h 18m
I 5
37.6 mi
44m
US 20
15 mi
18m
The Dalles-California Highway
13.6 mi
15m
Bend Parkway
5.5 mi
9m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
5 mi
6m
McKenzie-Bend Highway
4 mi
5m
South Century Drive
2.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
North Santiam Highway
— 104.3 mi, about 2h 18m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 30 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,400 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~348 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 96 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 Three Rivers, OR.
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, SalemUse the right lane.
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Merge onto OR 217
5.0 mi·6 min·Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·43 sec
Toward I 5 South: SalemUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 5
38 mi·44 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 253Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
12
Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
28 mi·32 min·North Santiam Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on OR 22
0.6 mi·43 sec·Northwest Santiam Boulevard
14
Continue on OR 22
0.5 mi·33 sec·Northeast Santiam Boulevard
15
Continue on OR 22
76 mi·1 hr 45 min·North Santiam Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
226 ft·3 sec·West Barclay Drive
17
Continue on West Barclay Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·West Barclay Drive
18
At end of road, turn right onto North Locust Street
0.5 mi·51 sec·North Locust Street
19
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
248 ft·3 sec·US 20; OR 126
20
Continue on US 20; OR 126
15 mi·18 min·US 20; OR 126
21
Enter roundabout onto US 20
133 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
22
Continue on US 20
2.0 mi·3 min·McKenzie-Bend Highway
23
Enter roundabout onto US 20
127 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
24
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi·1 min·McKenzie-Bend Highway
25
Enter roundabout onto US 20
130 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
26
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi·36 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
27
Enter roundabout onto US 20
118 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
28
Continue on US 20
0.8 mi·57 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
29
Turn straight onto US 20; US 97 Business
439 ft·13 sec·Northeast 3rd Street
30
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
0.2 mi·20 sec·Empire Avenue
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
32
Merge onto US 97
5.5 mi·9 min·Bend Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on US 97
14 mi·15 min·The Dalles-California Highway
34
Turn right onto Vandevert Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Vandevert Road
35
Turn left onto CR 42
1.1 mi·1 min·South Century Drive
36
Continue on CR 42
1.3 mi·2 min·South Century Drive
37
Arrive at destination
CR 42
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 193.1-mile drive, consider leaving Beaverton in the morning to take advantage of the full day for travel and any brief stops. The route is recommended as a single-day trip, so you won't need to plan for an overnight stay. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you approach the longer 104.3-mile section on North Santiam Highway, as services might be less frequent. Budgeting around $39 for fuel should cover the trip. Since it's a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart a bit later if needed, but an earlier start generally allows for a more relaxed pace.
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 96.5 miles from Beaverton, OR, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.3 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 42 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.5 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Three Rivers, 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 193.1 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 North Santiam Highway for about 104.3 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Southwest Hall Boulevard
Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
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0.6 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
6
5.9 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
6
44 mi into trip|~55m in
Take the exit toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 253
Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Be...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.83 one way
$75.66 round trip
$4.98/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.24
$39.81
$79.63
premium
$5.55
$42.17
$84.34
diesel
$6.74
$51.27
$102.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.9
0
$20.28
$9.27
Efficient EV
48.3
0
$16.90
$7.72
EV Truck/SUV
77.2
0
$27.03
$12.36
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Beaverton, OR
Morning
in Beaverton on Saturday
Local time
7:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
E 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Three Rivers, OR
Morning
in Three Rivers on Saturday
Local time
7:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
SW 2 to 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
37°F
Damascus, OR
97 mi in
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
4h 15m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route involves 33% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch measuring 104.3 miles on North Santiam Highway. You'll experience a mix of highway speeds and surface road cruising, with the character of the drive shifting as you transition between them. Expect some merging and faster-paced sections on I 5 before moving onto more rural or town-oriented roads.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.3 mi on North Santiam Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest Hall Boulevard.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 193.1 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: near the start (Southwest Hall Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,188 ft182 ft
Total Climb
4,628 ft
Total Descent
636 ft
Highest Point
4,188 ft
~193.1 mi in
Elevation Range
4,006 ft
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 Beaverton, OR to Three Rivers, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.
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 4h 15m. Total distance: 193.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.3 miles on North Santiam 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 Three Rivers, 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: near the start (Southwest Hall Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Three Rivers, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
