Spanning 292.9 miles from Hillsboro to Ashland, this journey connects two distinct points within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon. You can expect a total drive time of approximately 5 hours and 58 minutes, making it a manageable, albeit long, day trip for most drivers. With a fuel budget of about $58, the route is economically straightforward if you stay focused on the path ahead. Since the drive is highway-intensive, it serves as a direct transit rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour. Whether you prefer to power through in one day or break it up for a more relaxed pace, knowing the distance helps you plan your departure time effectively.
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
146.4 miles from Hillsboro, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
267 mi
5h 12m
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
9.5 mi
13m
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.8 mi
7m
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi
3m
Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
North Main Street
1.5 mi
4m
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.3 mi
2m
Highway 99 North
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 267 mi, about 5h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Ashland, OR.
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Start on North 1st Avenue
0.7 mi·2 min·North 1st Avenue
2
Continue on OR 219
7.7 mi·10 min·Southwest Hillsboro Highway
3
Continue on OR 219
1.8 mi·2 min·Southwest Hillsboro Highway
4
At end of road, turn left onto OR 210
0.7 mi·1 min·Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
5
Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi·6 min·Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
6
Continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
0.6 mi·54 sec·Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Southwest Roy Rogers Road
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
0.3 mi·41 sec·Southwest Roy Rogers Road
9
Continue on Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi·3 min·Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
10
Turn right onto Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Southwest 124th Avenue
11
Continue on Basalt Creek Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Basalt Creek Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
0.4 mi·47 sec·Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
0.6 mi·53 sec·Southwest Day Street
14
Turn right onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.2 mi·32 sec·Southwest Boones Ferry Road
15
Take the ramp onto I 5
267 mi·5 hr 12 min·I 5
Toward I 5 South: SalemUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward Ashland
17
Turn right onto South Valley View Road
0.4 mi·58 sec·South Valley View Road
18
Turn left onto OR 99
0.9 mi·1 min·Highway 99 North
19
Continue on OR 99
1.5 mi·4 min·North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
392 ft·19 sec·North 2nd Street
21
Turn right onto C Street
0.1 mi·37 sec·C Street
22
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·4th Street
23
Turn right onto East Main Street
129 ft·4 sec·East Main Street
24
Turn right onto OR 99
129 ft·5 sec·Lithia Way
25
Arrive at destination
OR 99
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, aim for an early morning departure to avoid potential congestion on the interstate segments. While the journey is feasible in a single day, planning for at least one dedicated stop will help you manage the nearly six-hour travel time. Since the vast majority of your miles are spent on a single 267-mile stretch of I-5, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before hitting the highway to maintain your momentum. Keep in mind that the long, monotonous nature of the interstate requires consistent alertness, so utilize your stop to stretch and reset. Flexibility is your best asset here, so adjust your pace if traffic conditions on I-5 fluctuate throughout the day.
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 146.4 miles from Hillsboro, OR, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 267 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 64 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.4 miles or 3h 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 4h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashland, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro, OR
This is one driving day of about 292.9 miles and 5h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Hillsboro, 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 I 5 for about 267 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 292.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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10.2 mi into trip|~15m in|OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
At end of road, turn left onto OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
Navigation decision point
4
11 mi into trip|~16m in|Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
Navigation decision point
6
21.3 mi into trip|~33m in|Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
22.5 mi into trip|~36m in|I 5
Take the ramp onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Salem
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
5
292.7 mi into trip|~5h 57m in|4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.35 one way
$116.70 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg103 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$61.75
$123.50
premium
$5.59
$64.47
$128.95
diesel
$5.61
$64.67
$129.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
87.9
1
$30.75
$14.06
Efficient EV
73.2
0
$25.63
$11.72
EV Truck/SUV
117.2
1
$41.01
$18.75
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Evening
in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
6:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ashland, OR
Evening
in Ashland on Saturday
Local time
6:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Cottage Grove, OR
146 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
1 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
5h 58m 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 trip is heavily focused on major thoroughfares, with 92% of the journey taking place on highways like I-5. You will navigate Southwest Hillsboro Highway and Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road briefly before settling into a long, consistent rhythm on the interstate. The dominant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 267-mile stretch on I-5, which defines the character of the drive as a high-speed, point-to-point transit. Because the route relies so heavily on the interstate, you can anticipate a predictable driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over technical, winding backroads.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 267 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Southwest Hillsboro Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 58m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 58m. Total distance: 292.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 267 miles on I 5. 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.
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 10.2 miles (OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 11.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Ashland, OR before the return drive.
