Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Night in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
9:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillsboro, OR to Stafford, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillsboro, OR
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Stafford, OR
Martin Dalsgaard
Trip Overview
This straightforward 21.9-mile drive from Hillsboro to Stafford, Oregon, will only take you about 41 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip. The journey primarily utilizes OR 8 and the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway before merging onto I-5 for a portion. With only about $4 estimated in fuel costs, it's an economical option for getting between these two Pacific Coast communities. The profile is largely highway-focused, so expect a relatively efficient transit. Given the short distance and duration, you won't need to worry about breaking this trip up or finding overnight accommodations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OR 8 | 8.7 mi | 16m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 5 mi | 6m |
| I 5 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 65th Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Oak Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Delker Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Farmington Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Nyberg Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
OR 8
— 8.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Stafford, OR.
1
Start on North 1st Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Avenue
2
Turn left onto OR 8
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Oak Street
3
Turn slight right onto OR 8
8.7 mi
·
16 min
·
OR 8
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
298 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
5
At end of road, turn left onto OR 10
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Farmington Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on OR 10
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto OR 217
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 5
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 289
Toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn sharp left onto Southwest Nyberg Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Nyberg Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on Southwest 65th Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 65th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Southwest Delker Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Delker Road
15
Continue on Southwest 55th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Southwest 55th Avenue
16
Turn left onto Southwest Schatz Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Southwest Schatz Road
17
Turn left onto Southwest Stafford Road
482 ft
·
14 sec
·
Southwest Stafford Road
18
Turn left
22 ft
·
1 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
OR 10 / Southwest Farmington Road
At end of road, turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Farmington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the ramp toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Merge onto OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
8
18.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road
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 289
Toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.73 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Stafford, OR
Night in Stafford on Saturday
Local time
9:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 72% of the drive utilizing faster roads. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 8.7 miles on OR 8, which provides a good feel for the local transit before you transition to freeway conditions. The journey involves navigating the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway and a section of I-5, indicating a mix of controlled-access highways and potentially some local road segments closer to your start and end points. Expect a consistent pace for most of the drive.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on OR 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OR 8 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near OR 10 / Southwest Farmington Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 21.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (OR 10 / Southwest Farmington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles (OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Stafford, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.
Salem
10.6 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on OR 8. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Stafford, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (OR 10 / Southwest Farmington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles (OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stafford, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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