Traveling from Mount Hood Village to Hillsboro covers 64.3 miles across the Pacific Coast region of Oregon. You should plan for a total drive time of approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting about $13 for fuel will keep your vehicle fueled for the journey. Because there are no scheduled stops along this route, you can easily complete the drive in one straightforward push. This journey serves as a practical connection between two distinct areas, offering a simple transit experience for those looking to cross the region efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.3 miles from Mount Hood Village, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Mount Hood Highway
23.7 mi
34m
Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi
9m
Northeast Cornell Road
5.8 mi
12m
US 26
5 mi
7m
Columbia River Highway
4.8 mi
6m
Northwest Sunset Highway
3.1 mi
4m
Southeast Burnside Road
1.7 mi
3m
Northwest Cornell Road
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Mount Hood Highway
— 23.7 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Hood Village, OR and Hillsboro, OR.
1
Start on East Homer Avenue
311 ft·15 sec·East Homer Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Oregon Street
191 ft·13 sec·East Oregon Street
3
Turn left onto East Latourelle Avenue
179 ft·9 sec·East Latourelle Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 26
15 mi·20 min·Mount Hood Highway
5
Continue on US 26
0.7 mi·2 min·Proctor Boulevard
6
Continue on US 26
9.1 mi·13 min·Mount Hood Highway
7
Continue on US 26
0.6 mi·58 sec·Southeast Mount Hood Highway
8
Continue on Southeast Burnside Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Southeast Burnside Road
9
Turn right onto Northwest Fairview Drive
0.2 mi·30 sec·Northwest Fairview Drive
10
Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Southeast 223rd Avenue
11
Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
0.4 mi·53 sec·Northeast Glisan Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn slight right
376 ft·13 sec
13
Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
0.9 mi·1 min·Northeast Fairview Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·52 sec
Toward I 84 West: Portland
15
Merge onto I 84; US 30
4.8 mi·6 min·Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 84; US 30
6.8 mi·9 min·Banfield Freeway
Toward PortlandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·32 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
18
Keep slight left at fork
261 ft·4 sec
Toward I 5 South: Beaverton, SalemUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 5
1.1 mi·1 min·I 5
20
Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway
0.3 mi·30 sec·Stadium Freeway
Toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton
21
Merge onto I 405
0.7 mi·59 sec·Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit onto US 26
5.0 mi·7 min·US 26
Exit 1DToward US 26 West: BeavertonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 26
3.1 mi·4 min·Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 65Toward Cornell Road, Bethany BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
202 ft·9 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn left onto Northwest Cornell Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Northwest Cornell Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
27
Continue on Northeast Cornell Road
5.1 mi·10 min·Northeast Cornell Road
Use the right lane.
28
Continue on Northeast Cornell Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Northeast Cornell Road
29
Turn slight right
229 ft·10 sec
30
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.7 mi·2 min·East Main Street
Use the right lane.
31
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
79 ft·2 sec·North 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
32
Arrive at destination
North 1st Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule to avoid peak local traffic. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route requires your full attention, so plan to start your 1 hour and 22 minute drive when you are feeling alert. With no planned stops, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, as the $13 cost estimate assumes a direct transit. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to double-check your navigation before departing, as the reliance on local streets like East Latourelle Avenue means taking a wrong turn can quickly add extra time to your arrival in Hillsboro.
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 30.3 miles from Mount Hood Village, OR, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.7 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 13 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.3 miles or 48m 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 17m
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 Mount Hood Village, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mount Hood Village, OR
This is one driving day of about 60.5 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Mount Hood Village, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Mount Hood Highway for about 23.7 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 41.4 and 52.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
41.4 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
8
41.8 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
7
44 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|US 26
Take the exit onto US 26 toward US 26 West: Beaverton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1D
Toward US 26 West: Beaverton
8
52 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
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 65
Toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
7
52.2 mi into trip|~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.05 one way
$24.10 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$12.76
$25.51
premium
$5.59
$13.32
$26.63
diesel
$5.61
$13.36
$26.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.2
0
$6.35
$2.90
Efficient EV
15.1
0
$5.29
$2.42
EV Truck/SUV
24.2
0
$8.47
$3.87
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Mount Hood Village, OR
Morning
in Mount Hood Village on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hillsboro, OR
Morning
in Hillsboro on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°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
18 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 37m 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 cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate primarily via East Oregon Street, East Latourelle Avenue, and Mount Hood Highway. Because the road consists entirely of local lanes, you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel compared to a high-speed freeway trek. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you will stay engaged with the road's curves and transitions throughout the duration of your 64.3-mile trip.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.7 mi on Mount Hood Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 41.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.5 miles you will encounter 20 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 41.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44 miles (US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Mount Hood Village, OR and Hillsboro, OR, road signs point toward Portland, Omsi, City Center and Salem.
Portland
34.7 mi in|~54m|via I 84; US 30
Omsi
41.4 mi in|~1h 3m
City Center
41.4 mi in|~1h 3m
Salem
41.8 mi in|~1h 4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 60.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.7 miles on Mount Hood Highway. 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 41.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44 miles (US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
