Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Morning in Hillsboro on Sunday
Local time
7:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillsboro, OR to Grand Ronde, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
55 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillsboro, OR
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Grand Ronde, OR
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Trip Overview
This 55-mile drive from Hillsboro to Grand Ronde, Oregon, will take you about 1 hour and 25 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical choice for a day trip. You'll primarily travel on Salmon River Highway, Tualatin Valley Highway, and Westside Road, experiencing a local, turn-heavy journey. Since it's a relatively short distance with no overnight stops recommended, you have plenty of flexibility in planning your departure time and how you pace the drive. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, offering a consistent regional feel throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon River Highway | 23.3 mi | 32m |
| Tualatin Valley Highway | 17.1 mi | 24m |
| Westside Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| North Adair Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Adams Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Meadow Lake Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Salmon River Highway
— 23.3 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Grand Ronde, OR.
1
Start on North 1st Avenue
79 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on Southwest Main Street
477 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southwest Main Street
4
Turn right onto OR 8
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Southwest Baseline Street
5
Continue on OR 8
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
6
Continue on OR 8
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Baseline Street
7
Continue on OR 8
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Adair Street
8
Continue on OR 8
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Pacific Avenue
9
Turn left onto OR 47
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
10
Continue on OR 47
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Front Street
11
Continue on OR 47
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
12
Continue on OR 47
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Maple Street
13
Continue on OR 47
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
14
Continue on OR 47
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Yamhill Street
15
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Street
16
Continue on Northwest Meadow Lake Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Meadow Lake Road
17
Turn left onto Westside Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Westside Road
18
Continue on Northeast Baker Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Baker Street
19
Merge onto OR 99W
200 ft
·
4 sec
·
Northeast Pacific Highway West
20
Continue on OR 99W
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Adams Street
21
Continue on OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Baker Street
22
Continue on Salmon River Highway
23 mi
·
32 min
·
Salmon River Highway
23
Turn right onto Grand Ronde Road North
340 ft
·
6 sec
·
Grand Ronde Road North
24
Arrive at destination
Grand Ronde Road North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Hillsboro, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
OR 8 / Southwest Baseline Street
Turn right onto OR 8 / Southwest Baseline Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Westside Road
Turn left onto Westside Road
Navigation decision point
4
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Grand Ronde Road North
Turn right onto Grand Ronde Road North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.96 one way
$21.91 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $11.60 | $23.19 |
| premium | $5.59 | $12.11 | $24.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Grand Ronde, OR
Morning in Grand Ronde on Sunday
Local time
7:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
1h 25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway mileage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.3 miles on Salmon River Highway. This suggests a journey that requires your attention, with frequent changes in direction and likely varied road conditions as you navigate local byways. The character of the drive is more about the experience of local Oregon roads than covering long distances quickly.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on Salmon River Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hillsboro, OR to Grand Ronde, OR is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (OR 8 / Southwest Baseline Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.3 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 55 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on Salmon River Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (OR 8 / Southwest Baseline Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.3 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grand Ronde, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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