Hillsboro to Redmond is 164.7 miles and takes about 4 hours 3 minutes via Warm Springs Highway, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you across Oregon, moving from the Pacific Coast region towards Central Oregon. It's primarily a surface road experience, offering a more local feel than a pure interstate trip. Plan for a single day of travel, as the 4-hour duration makes it easily manageable.
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
82.3 miles from Hillsboro, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 5m into the drive
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Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,417 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~439 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.1×
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 Redmond, OR.
1
Start on North 1st Avenue
387 ft·17 sec·North 1st Avenue
2
Turn right onto Northeast Lincoln Street
0.8 mi·3 min·Northeast Lincoln Street
3
Turn left onto Northeast Cornell Road
2.0 mi·4 min·Northeast Cornell Road
4
Turn left onto Northeast Brookwood Parkway
1.7 mi·3 min·Northeast Brookwood Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Northeast Evergreen Parkway
0.9 mi·1 min·Northeast Evergreen Parkway
6
Turn left onto Northeast Imbrie Drive
0.4 mi·47 sec·Northeast Imbrie Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
0.2 mi·23 sec·Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward US 26 East: PortlandUse the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 26
6.7 mi·9 min·Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 26
4.3 mi·6 min·Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 26
0.2 mi·20 sec·US 26
Toward I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
12
Merge onto I 405; US 26
0.7 mi·59 sec·Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway
0.5 mi·44 sec·Stadium Freeway
Toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, SeattleUse the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 5
0.4 mi·40 sec·Marquam Bridge
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·17 sec
Exit 300Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The DallesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 84; US 30
6.6 mi·8 min·Banfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 84; US 30
6.3 mi·7 min·Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
Exit 16Toward 238th Drive, Wood VillageUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Northeast 238th Drive
0.9 mi·1 min·Northeast 238th Drive
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Continue on Northeast 242nd Drive
0.4 mi·46 sec·Northeast 242nd Drive
22
Continue on Northeast Hogan Drive
1.6 mi·3 min·Northeast Hogan Drive
Use the left lane.
23
Turn slight left onto Northeast Burnside Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Northeast Burnside Road
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on Southeast Mount Hood Highway
0.6 mi·59 sec·Southeast Mount Hood Highway
25
Continue on US 26
8.9 mi·12 min·Mount Hood Highway
26
Continue on US 26
0.9 mi·2 min·Pioneer Boulevard
27
Continue on US 26
31 mi·43 min·Mount Hood Highway
28
Continue on US 26
47 mi·1 hr 4 min·Warm Springs Highway
29
Continue on US 26
13 mi·19 min·Northwest Warm Springs Highway
30
Continue on US 26; US 97
222 ft·7 sec·4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Continue on US 26; US 97
1.0 mi·3 min·Southwest 4th Street
32
Continue on US 26; US 97
25 mi·36 min·The Dalles-California Highway
33
Turn right onto Southwest Evergreen Avenue
0.2 mi·22 sec·Southwest Evergreen Avenue
34
Arrive at destination
Southwest Evergreen Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour drive time, leaving Hillsboro in the morning allows for an afternoon arrival in Redmond. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your pace. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move away from more populated areas; the longest stretch without a major highway is 46.7 miles. The $33 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current prices before you depart. This is a straightforward, single-day trip, so you can depart at your convenience.
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 82.3 miles from Hillsboro, OR, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 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 36 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.3 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Redmond, 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 164.7 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 Warm Springs Highway for about 46.7 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 33.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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5.5 mi into trip|~12m in|Northeast Imbrie Drive
Turn left onto Northeast Imbrie Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
18.3 mi into trip|~31m in|Stadium Freeway
Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattl...
8
19.2 mi into trip|~32m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 300
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portl...
8
19.4 mi into trip|~32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport,...
8
33.2 mi into trip|~51m in
Take the exit toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.63 one way
$67.27 round trip
$5.19/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$35.78
$71.56
premium
$5.72
$37.08
$74.17
diesel
$5.35
$34.69
$69.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.4
0
$17.29
$7.91
Efficient EV
41.2
0
$14.41
$6.59
EV Truck/SUV
65.9
0
$23.06
$10.54
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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 May 30, 2026
Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Afternoon
in Hillsboro on Wednesday
Local time
2:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Sunny
NW 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Redmond, OR
Afternoon
in Redmond on Wednesday
Local time
2:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Sunny
NW 9 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
4 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
4h 3m 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 route is mostly surface roads, with only about 6% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch at 46.7 miles on Warm Springs Highway. Expect to spend the majority of your time navigating local roads, which can mean more frequent speed changes and intersections compared to highway cruising.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.7 mi on Warm Springs Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near Northeast Imbrie Drive.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 164.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (Northeast Imbrie Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles (Stadium Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,914 ft194 ft
Total Climb
4,921 ft
Total Descent
2,116 ft
Highest Point
3,914 ft
~82.3 mi in
Elevation Range
3,720 ft
Notable High Points
3,914 ft at ~82.3 miles+780 ft prominence
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 Redmond, OR, road signs point toward Seattle, Portland Airport, The Dalles and Wood Village.
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 4h 3m. Total distance: 164.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.7 miles on Warm Springs Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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 Redmond, 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 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (Northeast Imbrie Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles (Stadium Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Redmond, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
