Hillsboro to Myrtle Point is 242.2 miles and takes about 5h 7m via I 5 and Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Pacific Coast region of Oregon to another part of the same coast, offering a straightforward path south. Most of the driving is on major highways, making it an efficient option for getting between these two points. Plan for a single day of travel, as the duration is manageable. It's a practical choice if you need to cover ground with minimal fuss.
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
121.1 miles from Hillsboro, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
166.5 mi
3h 14m
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
45.8 mi
1h 5m
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
9.5 mi
13m
State Highway 42
5.3 mi
7m
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
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 166.5 mi, about 3h 14m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 64 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,008 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,422
Quietest
1 AM
~178 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Myrtle Point, 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
166 mi·3 hr 14 min·I 5
Toward I 5 South: SalemUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·33 sec
Toward OR 99 South, OR 42 West: Winston, Coos Bay
17
Continue on OR 42
2.7 mi·4 min·Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
18
Continue on OR 42; OR 99
0.5 mi·47 sec·North Main Street
19
Turn right onto OR 42
0.7 mi·1 min·Douglas Boulevard
20
Continue on OR 42
26 mi·37 min·Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
21
Continue on OR 42
5.3 mi·7 min·State Highway 42
22
Continue on OR 42
17 mi·23 min·Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
23
Continue on OR 42
0.2 mi·23 sec·Maryland Avenue
24
Continue on OR 42
490 ft·13 sec·Roseburg Road
25
Continue on OR 42
0.3 mi·47 sec·8th Street
26
Arrive at destination
OR 42
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour drive time, it's best to depart Hillsboro in the morning to give yourself ample daylight for the entire trip. While the longest stretch is 166.5 miles on I 5, you'll want to plan for at least one stop for fuel and a break. The transition from I 5 to the Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway around mile 166.5 is a good point to consider a rest stop. This route is well within a single day's driving, so you have flexibility in your pacing.
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 121.1 miles from Hillsboro, OR, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166.5 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 53 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.1 miles or 2h 31m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Myrtle Point, 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 242.2 miles and 5h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 166.5 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 189 — 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
189 mi into trip|~3h 50m in
Take the exit toward OR 99 South, OR 42 West: Winston, Coos Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 99 South, OR 42 West: Winston, Coos B...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.78 one way
$97.57 round trip
$5.12/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.43
$51.75
$103.50
premium
$5.67
$54.10
$108.21
diesel
$6.28
$59.84
$119.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.7
0
$25.43
$11.63
Efficient EV
60.6
0
$21.19
$9.69
EV Truck/SUV
96.9
1
$33.91
$15.50
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 19, 2026
Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Late night
in Hillsboro on Thursday
Local time
1:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Cloudy
0 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Myrtle Point, OR
Late night
in Myrtle Point on Thursday
Local time
1:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSE 2 mph8% 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
3 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 7m 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?
You'll spend about 71% of this 242.2-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch on the interstate is 166.5 miles along I 5. After that, you'll transition to surface roads like the Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway. Expect a shift from fast-paced interstate cruising to more rural driving as you get closer to Myrtle Point. The main roads indicate a mix of high-speed travel and scenic, potentially slower, local roads.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 166.5 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Coos Bay-Roseburg 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 7m 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 11 miles (Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,364 ft87 ft
Total Climb
1,417 ft
Total Descent
1,525 ft
Highest Point
1,364 ft
~207.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,277 ft
Notable High Points
1,364 ft at ~207.6 miles+838 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 Myrtle Point, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Coos Bay 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
Myrtle Point is said to be one of the best-preserved small towns in Southern Oregon. The town is at the southern end of the Coquille River Valley, about 25 miles inland from the city of Bandon along the Oregon coast. The historic downtown is accompanied by many traditional homes, with some being in mint condition and others in the process of renovation.
Top landmarks
•Coos County Logging Museum — industrial museum in Oregon, USA
The longest stretch is about 166.5 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 19 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.
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 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Myrtle Point, OR before the return drive.
