Hillsboro, OR to Oakridge, OR is 156 miles and takes about 3h 24m via I 5 and OR 58, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oregon, moving from the Pacific Coast region to another part of the Pacific Coast region. With 85% of the drive on highways, expect a fairly direct journey, making it a solid option for a single-day excursion. You'll spend the majority of your time on major roadways, so pack some good tunes or a podcast to keep things interesting. The total travel time is less than 3.5 hours, so you can easily start in the morning and arrive by mid-afternoon.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78 miles from Hillsboro, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 41m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
97.3 mi
1h 54m
OR 58
31.8 mi
45m
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
Highway 58
1.4 mi
3m
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 97.3 mi, about 1h 54m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,929 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~236 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Oakridge, 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
97 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 5
Toward I 5 South: SalemUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto OR 58; OR 99
0.3 mi·32 sec·OR 58; OR 99
Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen
17
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 58
32 mi·44 min·OR 58
Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
18
Turn left onto Westfir Road
0.5 mi·48 sec·Westfir Road
19
At end of road, turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.3 mi·1 min·Westfir-Oakridge Road
20
Turn left onto OR 58
0.7 mi·57 sec·State Highway 58
21
Continue on OR 58
1.4 mi·3 min·Highway 58
22
Turn left onto Crestview Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·Crestview Street
23
Turn right onto East 1st Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·East 1st Street
24
Turn right onto Maple Street
323 ft·19 sec·Maple Street
25
Turn left onto Commercial Street
427 ft·14 sec·Commercial Street
26
Arrive at destination
Commercial Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 24m duration and 156-mile distance, this trip is comfortably manageable in a single day. Aim to depart Hillsboro in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed arrival in Oakridge. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is 97.3 miles on I 5, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you embark on that segment. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $31, this is a straightforward drive with minimal logistical planning needed. Consider grabbing a coffee and a snack before you leave Hillsboro, as the majority of your drive will be on the interstate.
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 78 miles from Hillsboro, OR, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.3 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 34 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakridge, 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 156 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 97.3 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 21.3 and 155.9 — 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
5
119.8 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|OR 58; OR 99
Take the exit onto OR 58; OR 99 toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen
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120.1 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|OR 58
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 58 toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
5
155.9 mi into trip|~3h 23m in|Maple Street
Turn right onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.86 one way
$63.71 round trip
$5.19/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$33.89
$67.78
premium
$5.72
$35.12
$70.25
diesel
$5.35
$32.86
$65.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.8
0
$16.38
$7.49
Efficient EV
39
0
$13.65
$6.24
EV Truck/SUV
62.4
0
$21.84
$9.98
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Afternoon
in Hillsboro on Wednesday
Local time
1:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Clear
NW 3 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Oakridge, OR
Afternoon
in Oakridge on Wednesday
Local time
1:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Clear
N 1 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
51°F
Salem, OR
78 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
2 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
3h 24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the journey utilizing major roads. You'll experience a substantial stretch of I 5 for about 97.3 miles, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to OR 58, the character of the drive may shift, though it remains a highway-oriented experience. Expect mostly smooth sailing on well-maintained roads, with limited opportunities for spontaneous detours off the main path. The overall feel is one of efficient travel rather than winding scenic exploration.
85% 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: 97.3 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and OR 58. You will hit about 18 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 Effort6/10
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 156 miles you will encounter 18 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 119.8 miles (OR 58; OR 99): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,225 ft144 ft
Total Climb
1,187 ft
Total Descent
157 ft
Highest Point
1,225 ft
~156 mi in
Elevation Range
1,082 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hillsboro, OR and Oakridge, OR, road signs point toward Klamath Falls and Goshen.
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 3h 24m. Total distance: 156 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 97.3 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 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 route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Oakridge, 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 14 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 119.8 miles (OR 58; OR 99): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Oakridge, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
