If you are planning a trip from Hillsboro to Yoncalla, expect a straightforward journey spanning 157.9 miles. This drive typically takes about 3 hours and 17 minutes, making it a manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of Southwest Hillsboro Highway and Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road before settling onto the main arterial roads. Budgeting approximately $31 for fuel is a safe bet for this direct transit. Since both locations are situated within the Pacific Coast region, the drive maintains a consistent environmental feel throughout your travel.
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
78.9 miles from Hillsboro, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
131.3 mi
2h 33m
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
9.5 mi
13m
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.8 mi
7m
Elkhead Road
3.3 mi
5m
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
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 131.3 mi, about 2h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Yoncalla, 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
131 mi·2 hr 33 min·I 5
Toward I 5 South: SalemUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Toward Scotts Valley, Elkhead
17
Turn left onto CR 25
0.4 mi·37 sec·Anlauf Road
18
Continue on CR 7
3.3 mi·5 min·Elkhead Road
19
At end of road, turn right onto OR 99
0.3 mi·38 sec·Eagle Valley Road
20
Turn left onto Third Street
323 ft·16 sec·Third Street
21
Turn right onto Alder Street
238 ft·10 sec·Alder Street
22
Arrive at destination
Alder Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over three hours, you have the flexibility to complete this drive in a single day without excessive fatigue. Plan for at least one stop to break up the long 131.3-mile stretch on I-5, as this will help keep you alert during the most monotonous portion of the trip. Be mindful of traffic patterns on the interstate, as this is the primary artery for your travel. By leaving early in the morning, you can maximize your time at your destination while avoiding the peak congestion often found on major highways.
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 78.9 miles from Hillsboro, OR, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.3 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 35 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.9 miles or 1h 42m 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 Yoncalla, 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 157.9 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 131.3 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 21.3 and 157.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
153.8 mi into trip|~3h 9m in
Take the exit toward Scotts Valley, Elkhead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Scotts Valley, Elkhead
5
157.8 mi into trip|~3h 16m in|Third Street
Turn left onto Third Street
Navigation decision point
5
157.9 mi into trip|~3h 17m in|Alder Street
Turn right onto Alder Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.46 one way
$62.91 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$33.29
$66.58
premium
$5.59
$34.76
$69.51
diesel
$5.61
$34.86
$69.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.4
0
$16.58
$7.58
Efficient EV
39.5
0
$13.82
$6.32
EV Truck/SUV
63.2
0
$22.11
$10.11
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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Night
in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
11:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yoncalla, OR
Night
in Yoncalla on Saturday
Local time
11:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live 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
20 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
3h 17m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused route consists of 84% highway driving, characterized by a heavy reliance on I-5 for the majority of the trip. You will face a significant 131.3-mile stretch on the interstate, which dictates the overall pace of your journey. Transitioning from the local roads near Hillsboro onto the high-speed lanes of I-5 changes the character of the drive from local navigation to a steady, rhythmic cruise. While the start involves navigating secondary roads, the bulk of your time behind the wheel will be spent maintaining consistent speeds on the interstate.
84% 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: 131.3 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Southwest Hillsboro Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 21.3 miles in near Southwest Grahams 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 3h 17m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 153.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 157.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 131.3 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 153.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Yoncalla, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
