Hillsboro to Hines is 310.9 miles and takes about 6h 37m via Central Oregon Highway, North Santiam Highway, and I 5, with a fuel budget near $65 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across Oregon, generally heading east from the Pacific Coast region toward another part of the Pacific Coast region. Expect a mix of surface roads and highway driving. It's a solid option if you're looking for a single-day drive through varied Oregon landscapes.
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
155.5 miles from Hillsboro, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Central Oregon Highway
124.7 mi
2h 24m
North Santiam Highway
104.3 mi
2h 18m
I 5
32 mi
37m
US 20
15 mi
18m
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
9.5 mi
13m
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.8 mi
7m
McKenzie-Bend Highway
4 mi
5m
Empire Avenue
2.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Central Oregon Highway
— 124.7 mi, about 2h 24m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~3,255 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,778
Quietest
1 AM
~322 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 45 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 Hillsboro, OR and Hines, 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
32 mi·37 min·I 5
Toward I 5 South: SalemUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 253Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
18
Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
28 mi·32 min·North Santiam Highway
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on OR 22
0.6 mi·43 sec·Northwest Santiam Boulevard
20
Continue on OR 22
0.5 mi·33 sec·Northeast Santiam Boulevard
21
Continue on OR 22
76 mi·1 hr 45 min·North Santiam Highway
22
Enter roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
226 ft·3 sec·West Barclay Drive
23
Continue on West Barclay Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·West Barclay Drive
24
At end of road, turn right onto North Locust Street
0.5 mi·51 sec·North Locust Street
25
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
248 ft·3 sec·US 20; OR 126
26
Continue on US 20; OR 126
15 mi·18 min·US 20; OR 126
27
Enter roundabout onto US 20
133 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
28
Continue on US 20
2.0 mi·3 min·McKenzie-Bend Highway
29
Enter roundabout onto US 20
127 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
30
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi·1 min·McKenzie-Bend Highway
31
Enter roundabout onto US 20
130 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
32
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi·36 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
33
Enter roundabout onto US 20
118 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
34
Continue on US 20
0.8 mi·57 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
35
Turn straight onto US 20; US 97 Business
439 ft·13 sec·Northeast 3rd Street
36
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Empire Avenue
37
Enter roundabout onto Empire Avenue
108 ft·1 sec·Empire Avenue
38
Continue on Empire Avenue
0.4 mi·47 sec·Empire Avenue
39
Enter roundabout onto Empire Avenue
97 ft·1 sec·Empire Avenue
40
Continue on Empire Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Empire Avenue
41
Enter roundabout onto Northeast Butler Market Road
245 ft·4 sec·Northeast Butler Market Road
42
Continue on Northeast Butler Market Road
0.3 mi·30 sec·Northeast Butler Market Road
43
Enter roundabout onto Northeast Butler Market Road
64 ft·1 sec·Northeast Butler Market Road
44
Continue on Northeast Butler Market Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Northeast Butler Market Road
45
Enter roundabout onto Northeast Butler Market Road
118 ft·1 sec·Northeast Butler Market Road
46
Continue on Northeast Butler Market Road
0.5 mi·46 sec·Northeast Butler Market Road
47
At end of road, turn right onto Hamby Road
2.2 mi·3 min·Hamby Road
48
Enter roundabout onto US 20
314 ft·3 sec·Central Oregon Highway
49
Continue on US 20
125 mi·2 hr 24 min·Central Oregon Highway
50
Turn right onto East Pettibone Avenue
68 ft·3 sec·East Pettibone Avenue
51
Arrive at destination
East Pettibone Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 6h 37m drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop, you can be flexible with your timing. Given the 310.9-mile distance, you could push through in one day, but consider a brief break around the 124.7-mile mark on Central Oregon Highway if needed. The fuel cost is estimated at $65, so ensure your tank is full before departing Hillsboro, as services might be less frequent on the latter half of the route.
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 155.5 miles from Hillsboro, OR, or about 3h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.7 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 68 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.5 miles or 3h 28m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hines, 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 310.9 miles and 6h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 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 Central Oregon Highway for about 124.7 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 29
5 decision points cluster between mile 21.3 and 54.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
6
54.5 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 253
Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Be...
5
54.7 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
54.8 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|OR 22; OR 99E Bus / North Santiam Highway
Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus / North Santiam Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.49 one way
$126.98 round trip
$5.19/gal25.4 MPG avg109 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$67.54
$135.08
premium
$5.72
$70.00
$140.00
diesel
$5.35
$65.48
$130.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
93.3
1
$32.64
$14.92
Efficient EV
77.7
0
$27.20
$12.44
EV Truck/SUV
124.4
1
$43.53
$19.90
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Afternoon
in Hillsboro on Wednesday
Local time
12:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Clear
NW 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Hines, OR
Afternoon
in Hines on Wednesday
Local time
12:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Mostly Clear
NW 3 to 7 mph0% 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
10 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
6h 37m 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?
You'll spend about 15% of this 310.9-mile drive on highways, with the majority on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch without a significant road change is 124.7 miles on the Central Oregon Highway. Keep in mind that after leaving the interstate, you'll be on surface roads for extended periods, which means more varied speed limits and potential for local traffic.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
51 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 124.7 mi on Central Oregon Highway.
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 29 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.3 miles in near Southwest Grahams Ferry Road.
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 310.9 miles you will encounter 29 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 21.3 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,618 ft189 ft
Total Climb
4,998 ft
Total Descent
1,036 ft
Highest Point
4,618 ft
~266.5 mi in
Elevation Range
4,429 ft
Notable High Points
4,517 ft at ~222.1 miles+94 ft prominence
4,618 ft at ~266.5 miles+196 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hillsboro, OR to Hines, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.
Hillsboro is a city in the Portland Metropolitan Area in Oregon. It contains several districts such as hip and trendy Orenco in all of its high-density glory, along with more rural South Hillsboro, although the mayor's building program is building up this area into subdivisions as of 2022. Central Hillsboro and the downtown area contains buildings dated back to the 1950s, and a few earlier examples still exist. Northern Hillsboro around the airport is mostly industrial with no tourist attractions other than the hotels.
Top landmarks
•Washington County Jail — formerly listed on the NRHP in Oregon, was located in Hillsboro, has been moved,...
•Charles Shorey House — historic house in Hillsboro, Oregon, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 37m. Total distance: 310.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 37m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 124.7 miles on Central Oregon Highway. 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 Hines, 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 21.3 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hines, OR before the return drive.
