Hillsboro, OR to Phoenix, OR is 285 miles and takes about 5h 45m via I 5, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Pacific Coast region, covering ground in Oregon for its entirety. It's a straightforward trip primarily on the interstate, making it a good option for a single-day drive. You'll find it a practical way to cover the distance 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
142.5 miles from Hillsboro, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
261.5 mi
5h 6m
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
— 261.5 mi, about 5h 6m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 96 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,808 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,198
Quietest
1 AM
~157 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.5×
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 Phoenix, OR.
1
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
262 mi·5 hr 6 min·I 5
Toward I 5 South: SalemUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward Phoenix
17
Keep slight right at fork
256 ft·6 sec
Use the right lane.
18
Turn straight onto North Phoenix Road
0.3 mi·38 sec·North Phoenix Road
19
Turn left onto OR 99
0.3 mi·1 min·North Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Turn right onto 4th Street
299 ft·13 sec·4th Street
21
Turn left onto Church Street
73 ft·3 sec·Church Street
22
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Trip Plan
Aim to depart Hillsboro in the morning to make the most of daylight for the 5h 45m drive. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest 261.5-mile stretch on I 5, to avoid needing to exit unexpectedly. The estimated $54 fuel cost is a good baseline for budgeting. Consider that you'll be driving on interstate for the vast majority of the trip.
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 142.5 miles from Hillsboro, OR, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 261.5 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 63 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.5 miles or 2h 56m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Phoenix, 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 285 miles and 5h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 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 261.5 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 285 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
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
7
284.3 mi into trip|~5h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
285 mi into trip|~5h 45m in|Church Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.40 one way
$114.81 round trip
$5.12/gal25.4 MPG avg100 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.43
$60.89
$121.79
premium
$5.67
$63.66
$127.33
diesel
$6.28
$70.42
$140.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
85.5
1
$29.93
$13.68
Efficient EV
71.3
0
$24.94
$11.40
EV Truck/SUV
114
1
$39.90
$18.24
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Evening
in Hillsboro on Thursday
Local time
7:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Cloudy
0 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Phoenix, OR
Evening
in Phoenix on Thursday
Local time
7:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Mostly Cloudy
WSW 2 mph2% 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
1 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 45m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 92% of the 285 miles on I 5. You'll experience a long stretch of 261.5 miles on I 5 before transitioning to surface roads like Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road. Expect a consistent cruising experience with frequent exits along the interstate portion.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 261.5 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Southwest Hillsboro Highway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near OR 210 / Southwest Scholls 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 285 miles you will encounter 14 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 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.
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
Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona, the most populous city in the American Southwest. Warm and sunny winter weather have ensured a thriving tourism industry, and the city has become the region's primary political, cultural, economic, and transportation center. Phoenix is extremely hot and dry in the summertime, so always have sunscreen with you! It had about 1,625,000 residents in 2021, and is the fifth largest city in the United States.
Top landmarks
•Patrick F. McManus House — historic house in Phoenix, Oregon, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 45m. Total distance: 285 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 261.5 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 28 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 28 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 21.3 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Phoenix, OR before the return drive.
