Origin
Independence, OR
Night in Independence on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Independence, OR to Hillsboro, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
58 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Independence, OR
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Hillsboro, OR
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Trip Overview
Independence, OR to Hillsboro, OR is 58 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via Tualatin Valley Highway and others, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, making it a convenient local journey. Given its relatively short duration and lack of overnight requirement, this route offers a straightforward drive. It's a practical option if you're looking for a simple transit between two points in Oregon without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tualatin Valley Highway | 17.1 mi | 23m |
| North Pacific Highway West | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| Pacific Highway West | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Westside Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| South Pacific Highway West | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Baseline Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Baker Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hoffman Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Tualatin Valley Highway
— 17.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence, OR and Hillsboro, OR.
1
Start on this road
25 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto OR 51
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Monmouth Street
3
Turn right onto South Gun Club Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gun Club Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Hoffman Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hoffman Road
5
Turn right onto OR 99W
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Enter roundabout onto OR 99W
145 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Pacific Highway West
7
Continue on OR 99W
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
8
Continue on OR 99W
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on OR 99W
13 mi
·
14 min
·
North Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Trade Street
11
Continue on OR 99W
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Pacific Highway West
12
Continue on OR 99W
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Southwest Baker Street
13
Continue on OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Baker Street
14
Continue on OR 99W
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Baker Street
15
Turn slight left onto Northeast Baker Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Baker Street
16
Continue on Westside Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Westside Road
17
Turn right onto Northwest Meadow Lake Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Meadow Lake Road
18
Continue on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Main Street
19
Turn left onto OR 47
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Yamhill Street
20
Continue on OR 47
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
21
Continue on OR 47
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Maple Street
22
Continue on OR 47
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
23
Continue on OR 47
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Front Street
24
Continue on OR 47
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
25
Turn right onto OR 8
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Avenue
26
Continue on OR 8
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Baseline Street
27
Continue on OR 8
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
28
Continue on OR 8
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southwest Baseline Street
29
Continue on OR 8
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Southwest Oak Street
30
Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Southwest Main Street
31
Continue on West Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
32
Turn left onto North 1st Avenue
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
North 1st Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Independence, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 51 / Monmouth Street
Turn right onto OR 51 / Monmouth Street
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Gun Club Road
Turn right onto South Gun Club Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Hoffman Road
At end of road, turn left onto Hoffman Road
Navigation decision point
6
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West
Turn right onto OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
Southwest Main Street
Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.55 one way
$23.11 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| premium | $5.59 | $12.77 | $25.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Hillsboro, OR
Night in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°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
17 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
1h 26m 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 drive is characterized by frequent turns, leaning more towards a local road experience than a highway cruise, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through a series of connected local roads, including Tualatin Valley Highway and North Pacific Highway West. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 17.1 miles on Tualatin Valley Highway. Expect a driving experience that requires attention to traffic signals and intersections rather than high-speed cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.1 mi on Tualatin Valley Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OR 51 / Monmouth Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OR 51 / Monmouth Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (South Gun Club Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Hoffman Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 58 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.1 miles on Tualatin Valley Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (OR 51 / Monmouth Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (South Gun Club Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Hoffman Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hillsboro, 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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