Beaverton, OR to Vale, OR is 397.9 miles and takes about 7h 23m via Old Oregon Trail Highway, Columbia River Highway, and Central Oregon Highway, with a fuel budget near $79 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Pacific Coast region of Oregon across the state. Expect a drive that primarily utilizes surface roads, offering a more grounded perspective of the landscape rather than high-speed interstate cruising. It's a solid option if you're looking to cover a good chunk of Oregon in a single day without the constant presence of major highways.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
198.9 miles from Beaverton, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Old Oregon Trail Highway
206.7 mi
3h 42m
Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi
2h 55m
Central Oregon Highway
11.4 mi
12m
Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi
8m
Sunset Highway
4.3 mi
6m
Olds Ferry–Ontario Highway
2.4 mi
2m
Yturri Memorial Beltline
2.3 mi
2m
Stadium Freeway
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Old Oregon Trail Highway
— 206.7 mi, about 3h 42m
Traffic on I-84
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 68 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~1,124 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,510
Quietest
2 AM
~117 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Vale, 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
Continue on I 84; US 30
207 mi·3 hr 42 min·Old Oregon Trail Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto US 30 BUS
0.3 mi·34 sec·US 30 BUS
Exit 374Toward OR 201: Ontario, Vale
19
Turn right onto US 30 BUS; OR 201
2.3 mi·2 min·Yturri Memorial Beltline
20
Continue on OR 201
2.4 mi·2 min·Olds Ferry–Ontario Highway
21
Enter roundabout onto US 20; US 26
122 ft·1 sec·Central Oregon Highway
22
Continue on US 20; US 26
11 mi·12 min·Central Oregon Highway
23
Continue on US 20; US 26
0.4 mi·31 sec·Washington Street East
24
Turn left onto US 26
196 ft·3 sec·Glenn Street North
25
Arrive at destination
US 26
Trip Plan
For this 7h 23m drive, consider an early morning departure from Beaverton to maximize daylight and allow for your two planned stops. Since it's a single-day trip at nearly 400 miles, breaking up the drive with the suggested stops is essential for staying alert. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 206.7-mile segment on the Old Oregon Trail Highway, as services might be more spread out. Your estimated fuel cost is $79, so budget accordingly and perhaps fuel up before leaving the Beaverton area.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 198.9 miles from Beaverton, OR, or about 3h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 206.7 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 88 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 198.9 miles or 3h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vale, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beaverton, OR
This is one driving day of about 397.9 miles and 7h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Beaverton, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Old Oregon Trail Highway for about 206.7 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 16
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
$70.51 one way
$141.02 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg139 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$75.51
$151.01
premium
$5.04
$78.98
$157.97
diesel
$4.80
$75.13
$150.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$71
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 139.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
119.4
1
$41.78
$19.10
Efficient EV
99.5
1
$34.82
$15.92
EV Truck/SUV
159.2
1
$55.71
$25.47
Gas CO2
139 kg
EV CO2
47 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Beaverton, OR
Evening
in Beaverton on Saturday
Local time
6:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
WNW 0 to 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued July 16 at 8:44PM PDT until July 17 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued July 16 at 8:44PM PDT until July 17 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
Vale, OR
Evening
in Vale on Saturday
Local time
7:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Clear
N 3 to 8 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued July 16 at 8:44PM PDT until July 17 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued July 16 at 8:44PM PDT until July 17 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
59°F
Sunnyside, WA
199 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 23m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 covers 397.9 miles with a highway share of only 2%, meaning most of your time will be spent on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 206.7 miles on the Old Oregon Trail Highway. You'll experience rural cruising for the majority of this drive, transitioning from the limited highway sections early on to a more open, less-trafficked experience.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 206.7 mi on Old Oregon Trail 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 16 significant decision points across 397.9 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 7h 23m. Total distance: 397.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 23m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 206.7 miles on Old Oregon Trail Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 31 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Vale, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 31 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Vale, OR before the return drive.
