If you are planning a trip from Hillsboro to Canyonville, expect a straightforward journey covering 210.3 miles. You will spend about 4 hours and 16 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable single-day drive. With a fuel budget of approximately $42, it is an affordable way to navigate across the Oregon landscape. Since both your start and end points are located within the Pacific Coast region, you won't experience drastic shifts in climate or geography. Whether you are heading south for business or a quick getaway, this route is best tackled in one go rather than splitting it into multiple days.
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
105.1 miles from Hillsboro, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
187.5 mi
3h 39m
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
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.3 mi
2m
Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
0.7 mi
1m
North 1st Avenue
0.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 187.5 mi, about 3h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Canyonville, 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
188 mi·3 hr 39 min·I 5
Toward I 5 South: SalemUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward Canyonville, Days Creek
17
Turn left onto West 1st Street
249 ft·5 sec·West 1st Street
18
Arrive at destination
West 1st Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 16-minute drive, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic hours near the major urban centers along the I-5 corridor. While the route is short enough to drive in one sitting, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since you have a 187.5-mile stretch on the interstate, take advantage of the frequent service exits to manage your fuel levels before they get too low. Having that $42 fuel estimate in mind helps with budgeting, but keeping a little extra set aside for convenient mid-route stops is always a smart move. Focus on steady pacing, as the highway-heavy nature of the trip can lead to driver fatigue even on shorter outings.
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 105.1 miles from Hillsboro, OR, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 187.5 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 46 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.1 miles or 2h 12m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Canyonville, 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 210.3 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 187.5 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 210.2 — 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
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
210 mi into trip|~4h 15m in
Take the exit toward Canyonville, Days Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Canyonville, Days Creek
5
210.2 mi into trip|~4h 16m in|West 1st Street
Turn left onto West 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.89 one way
$83.79 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$44.34
$88.67
premium
$5.59
$46.29
$92.58
diesel
$5.61
$46.43
$92.86
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.1
0
$22.08
$10.09
Efficient EV
52.6
0
$18.40
$8.41
EV Truck/SUV
84.1
1
$29.44
$13.46
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Evening
in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
7:51 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Canyonville, OR
Evening
in Canyonville on Saturday
Local time
7:51 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Albany, OR
105 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
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
4h 16m 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 predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 89% of your travel occurring on major roads like I-5. You will start by navigating Southwest Hillsboro Highway and Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road before transitioning to the interstate. Once you merge onto I-5, you are in for a long, steady haul, including a significant 187.5-mile stretch of uninterrupted highway driving. The character of the road is functional and efficient, designed to move you quickly through the state. Expect a consistent pace that favors high-speed travel over technical, winding local backroads.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 187.5 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 4h 16m drive. You will face about 11 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 21.3 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
771 ft174 ft
Total Climb
1,117 ft
Total Descent
541 ft
Highest Point
771 ft
~210.3 mi in
Elevation Range
597 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 16m. Total distance: 210.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 187.5 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Canyonville, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
