If you are planning a trip from Millersburg to Hillsboro, you are looking at a 66.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $13 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Because both your starting point and destination are located within the Pacific Coast region, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the drive. It is a straightforward, local-focused trip that offers a practical way to connect these two Oregon cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.2 miles from Millersburg, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 43m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
47.4 mi
55m
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
9.5 mi
12m
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.8 mi
7m
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi
3m
Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Old Salem Road Northeast
1.5 mi
2m
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.3 mi
2m
Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 47.4 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millersburg, OR and Hillsboro, OR.
1
Start on Conser Road Northeast
186 ft·10 sec·Conser Road Northeast
2
Turn left onto Old Salem Road Northeast
1.5 mi·2 min·Old Salem Road Northeast
3
Continue on OR 164
0.3 mi·30 sec·Jefferson Highway
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
5
Merge onto I 5; OR 99E
47 mi·55 min·I 5; OR 99E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto I 5
0.3 mi·27 sec·I 5
Exit 286Toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
158 ft·9 sec·I 5
Toward Boones Ferry RoadUse the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·Southwest Elligsen Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.3 mi·43 sec·Southwest Boones Ferry Road
10
Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
0.6 mi·54 sec·Southwest Day Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
0.4 mi·48 sec·Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
12
Turn left onto Basalt Creek Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Basalt Creek Parkway
13
Continue on Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Southwest 124th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi·3 min·Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Southwest Roy Rogers Road
16
Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
0.5 mi·47 sec·Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
17
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi·6 min·Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto OR 210
0.7 mi·1 min·Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto OR 219
1.8 mi·2 min·Southwest Hillsboro Highway
20
Continue on OR 219
7.7 mi·10 min·Southwest Hillsboro Highway
21
Continue on OR 219
0.7 mi·2 min·South 1st Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
North 1st Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 30 minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid the heaviest local traffic. There are no planned stops on this 66.9-mile route, so ensure you fuel up before you leave to cover the estimated $13 cost. Because the path is composed entirely of local roads, keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between Jefferson Highway and Elligsen Road. Use this trip as a chance to enjoy a direct, efficient transit without the pressure of managing long-distance logistics. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to double-check your turn-by-turn directions before you head out, as the lack of highway signage means you will be relying on local road markers.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.2 miles from Millersburg, OR, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.4 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 16 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.2 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hillsboro, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Millersburg, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Millersburg, OR
This is one driving day of about 72.4 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Millersburg, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 47.4 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 49.4 and 61.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
49.4 mi into trip|~59m in|I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry 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 286
Toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road
8
49.6 mi into trip|~59m in|I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward Boones Ferry Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Boones Ferry Road
6
49.7 mi into trip|~59m in|Southwest Elligsen Road
Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
53.4 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
61.4 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
At end of road, turn left onto OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.42 one way
$28.85 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$15.26
$30.53
premium
$5.59
$15.94
$31.87
diesel
$5.61
$15.99
$31.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.7
0
$7.60
$3.48
Efficient EV
18.1
0
$6.34
$2.90
EV Truck/SUV
29
0
$10.14
$4.63
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Millersburg, OR
Late night
in Millersburg on Sunday
Local time
3:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hillsboro, OR
Late night
in Hillsboro on Sunday
Local time
3:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
King City, OR
36 mi in
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
3 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 36m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate slog, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via Old Salem Road Northeast, Jefferson Highway, and Elligsen Road, keeping your focus on the road as you transition between local thoroughfares. The experience is defined by the technical nature of the turns rather than long, open stretches of high-speed pavement. Since there is no highway travel, you will experience a more intimate look at the local geography. Be prepared for a steady pace that requires your full attention behind the wheel as you navigate these connecting roads.
66% 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: 47.4 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Southwest Hillsboro Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 49.4 miles in near I 5.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.4 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 49.4 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.6 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.7 miles (Southwest Elligsen Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 72.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.4 miles on I 5. 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 Hillsboro, 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 49.4 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.6 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.7 miles (Southwest Elligsen Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hillsboro, OR before heading back.
