Burns, OR to Beaverton, OR is 302.4 miles and takes about 6h 22m via Oregon Avenue, North Santiam Highway, and I 5, with a fuel budget near $62 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Pacific Coast region to the same region, covering ground entirely within Oregon. Expect a mostly surface road experience, which means you'll have plenty of opportunities to appreciate the local scenery without the constant high speeds of interstate travel. Given the relatively short duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick transition between locations.
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
151.2 miles from Burns, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Oregon Avenue
125.8 mi
2h 27m
North Santiam Highway
78.9 mi
1h 47m
I 5
38.2 mi
45m
Santiam Highway
25.1 mi
31m
McKenzie-Bend Highway
19 mi
24m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
4.8 mi
6m
Empire Avenue
2.2 mi
4m
Hamby Road
2.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Oregon Avenue
— 125.8 mi, about 2h 27m
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 Burns, OR and Beaverton, OR.
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Start on OR 78
0.4 mi·1 min·East Monroe Street
2
Continue on US 20; US 395
0.6 mi·1 min·Hines Boulevard
3
Continue on US 20; US 395
126 mi·2 hr 27 min·Oregon Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto Hamby Road
26 ft·0 sec·Hamby Road
5
Continue on Hamby Road
2.2 mi·3 min·Hamby Road
6
Turn left onto Northeast Butler Market Road
0.5 mi·44 sec·Northeast Butler Market Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Northeast Butler Market Road
123 ft·1 sec·Northeast Butler Market Road
8
Continue on Northeast Butler Market Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Northeast Butler Market Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Northeast Butler Market Road
135 ft·2 sec·Northeast Butler Market Road
10
Continue on Northeast Butler Market Road
0.3 mi·30 sec·Northeast Butler Market Road
11
Enter roundabout onto Empire Avenue
8 ft·0 sec·Empire Avenue
12
Continue on Empire Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Empire Avenue
13
Enter roundabout onto Empire Avenue
99 ft·1 sec·Empire Avenue
14
Continue on Empire Avenue
0.4 mi·47 sec·Empire Avenue
15
Enter roundabout onto Empire Avenue
116 ft·1 sec·Empire Avenue
16
Continue on Empire Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Empire Avenue
17
Turn right onto US 20; US 97 Business
439 ft·5 sec·Northeast 3rd Street
18
Turn slight right onto US 20; US 97 Business
0.8 mi·59 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
19
Enter roundabout onto US 20
133 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
20
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi·35 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
21
Enter roundabout onto US 20
130 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
22
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi·1 min·McKenzie-Bend Highway
23
Enter roundabout onto US 20
114 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
24
Continue on US 20
2.0 mi·2 min·McKenzie-Bend Highway
25
Enter roundabout onto US 20
123 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
26
Continue on US 20
15 mi·18 min·McKenzie-Bend Highway
27
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
70 ft·1 sec·South Locust Street
28
Continue on South Locust Street
0.5 mi·56 sec·South Locust Street
29
Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·East Barclay Drive
30
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
17 ft·0 sec·Santiam Highway
31
Continue on US 20; OR 126
25 mi·31 min·Santiam Highway
32
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22
51 mi·1 hr 14 min·North Santiam Highway
33
Continue on OR 22
0.5 mi·33 sec·Northeast Santiam Boulevard
34
Continue on OR 22
0.6 mi·43 sec·Northwest Santiam Boulevard
35
Continue on OR 22
28 mi·32 min·North Santiam Highway
36
Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E
38 mi·45 min·I 5; OR 99E
Exit 1BToward I 5 North: PortlandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 292AToward OR 217: Tigard, BeavertonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Merge onto OR 217
4.8 mi·6 min·Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
39
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 2AToward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
Since this is a one-day trip, aim to depart Burns, OR in the morning to maximize daylight. The longest stretch on surface roads is over 125 miles, so plan for a mid-drive break before you reach that point to stay refreshed. With a total drive time of around 6.5 hours and a fuel cost estimated at $62, this trip is quite manageable. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer surface road segments, as services might be less frequent than on the interstate. You'll want to be sure to fill up before heading out of Burns.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 151.2 miles from Burns, OR, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.8 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 67 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.2 miles or 3h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaverton, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Burns, 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 Burns, OR
This is one driving day of about 302.4 miles and 6h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Burns, 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 Oregon Avenue for about 125.8 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 130.1 and 301.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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130.1 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|Empire Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Empire Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
257.8 mi into trip|~5h 27m in|I 5; OR 99E
Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E toward I 5 North: Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 5 North: Portland
8
296.1 mi into trip|~6h 12m in
Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
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 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
8
301.6 mi into trip|~6h 20m in
Take the exit toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
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: Beaverton, Canyon Road
6
301.8 mi into trip|~6h 21m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.66 one way
$123.32 round trip
$5.18/gal25.4 MPG avg106 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.48
$65.29
$130.58
premium
$5.74
$68.28
$136.56
diesel
$6.18
$73.56
$147.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
EV Charging Along Route
8 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
ChargePoint Charging Station
Bend, Oregon
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Sisters, Oregon
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Bend, Oregon
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Bend, Oregon
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Bend, Oregon
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Bend, Oregon
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EVCS Charging Station
Sisters, Oregon
EVCS
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Bend, Oregon
Blink
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 3
Tesla: 3
EVCS: 1
Blink: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90.7
1
$31.75
$14.52
Efficient EV
75.6
0
$26.46
$12.10
EV Truck/SUV
121
1
$42.34
$19.35
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% 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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Burns, OR
Morning
in Burns on Saturday
Local time
9:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
30°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Beaverton, OR
Morning
in Beaverton on Saturday
Local time
9:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Chance Light Rain
SSW 1 mph33% chanceLive forecast
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
22 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
6h 22m 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 features only 14% highway driving, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on surface roads is 125.8 miles along Oregon Avenue. You'll transition from Oregon Avenue onto North Santiam Highway, and finally merge onto I 5 for a portion of the drive. Prepare for a more varied driving experience with more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you leave the highway.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 125.8 mi on Oregon Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 130.1 miles in near Empire Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
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 302.4 miles you will encounter 21 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 130.1 miles (Empire Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 257.8 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 296.1 miles: 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 6h 22m. Total distance: 302.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 22m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 125.8 miles on Oregon Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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.
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. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 130.1 miles (Empire Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 257.8 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 296.1 miles: 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 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Beaverton, OR before the return drive.
