Myrtle Point to Hillsboro is 242.3 miles and takes about 5h 8m via I 5 and Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route takes you from the Pacific Coast region of Oregon inland, eventually reaching another part of the Pacific Coast region. Expect a mostly highway experience for a significant portion of your drive. With only one recommended stop and a reasonable driving time, this trip is well-suited for a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
121.1 miles from Myrtle Point, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
166.1 mi
3h 13m
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
45.8 mi
1h 5m
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
9.5 mi
12m
State Highway 42
5.3 mi
7m
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.8 mi
7m
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi
3m
Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 166.1 mi, about 3h 13m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,948 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,297
Quietest
1 AM
~171 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Point, OR and Hillsboro, OR.
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Start on OR 42
0.3 mi·47 sec·8th Street
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Continue on OR 42
490 ft·13 sec·Roseburg Road
3
Continue on OR 42
0.2 mi·23 sec·Maryland Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto OR 42
17 mi·23 min·Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
5
Continue on OR 42
5.3 mi·7 min·State Highway 42
6
Continue on OR 42
26 mi·37 min·Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
7
Continue on OR 42
0.7 mi·1 min·Douglas Boulevard
8
Turn left onto OR 42; OR 99
0.5 mi·44 sec·North Main Street
9
Continue on OR 42; OR 99
2.7 mi·4 min·Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
10
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
11
Merge onto I 5
166 mi·3 hr 12 min·I 5
Use the straight lane.
12
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.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
158 ft·9 sec·I 5
Toward Boones Ferry RoadUse the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·Southwest Elligsen Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.3 mi·43 sec·Southwest Boones Ferry Road
16
Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
0.6 mi·54 sec·Southwest Day Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
0.4 mi·48 sec·Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
18
Turn left onto Basalt Creek Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Basalt Creek Parkway
19
Continue on Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Southwest 124th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi·3 min·Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Southwest Roy Rogers Road
22
Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
0.5 mi·47 sec·Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
23
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi·6 min·Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
24
At end of road, turn left onto OR 210
0.7 mi·1 min·Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto OR 219
1.8 mi·2 min·Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on OR 219
7.7 mi·10 min·Southwest Hillsboro Highway
27
Continue on OR 219
0.7 mi·2 min·South 1st Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
North 1st Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 8m estimated drive time, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day. Leaving Myrtle Point in the morning should allow you to reach Hillsboro with ample daylight. The longest stretch is 166.1 miles on I 5, so plan for a mid-drive break before or after this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is around $48, and while there's only one recommended stop, there are likely other service areas along I 5. Heading out earlier in the day is advisable to avoid potential afternoon traffic as you get closer to Hillsboro.
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 121.1 miles from Myrtle Point, OR, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166.1 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 53 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.1 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 6m
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 Myrtle Point, 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 Myrtle Point, OR
This is one driving day of about 242.3 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Myrtle Point, 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 166.1 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 219.3 and 231.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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219.3 mi into trip|~4h 30m 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
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219.5 mi into trip|~4h 31m 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
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219.6 mi into trip|~4h 31m in|Southwest Elligsen Road
Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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223.3 mi into trip|~4h 38m in|Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
231.3 mi into trip|~4h 51m 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
$42.94 one way
$85.87 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$45.98
$91.96
premium
$5.04
$48.10
$96.20
diesel
$4.80
$45.75
$91.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.7
0
$25.44
$11.63
Efficient EV
60.6
0
$21.20
$9.69
EV Truck/SUV
96.9
1
$33.92
$15.51
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Myrtle Point, OR
Late night
in Myrtle Point on Sunday
Local time
1:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
NNW 3 to 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 5:11AM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
Hillsboro, OR
Late night
in Hillsboro on Sunday
Local time
1:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
NNW 1 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 5:11AM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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
5 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
5h 8m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 71% of your time on highways, with the longest continuous stretch covering 166.1 miles on I 5. The highway portion will likely feel familiar, with consistent speeds and infrastructure. After the main highway sections conclude, you'll transition to roads like the Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway and Southwest Hillsboro Highway, which will offer a different driving experience. Be prepared for merging traffic as you approach the more populated areas near Hillsboro.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 166.1 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 219.3 miles in near I 5.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 242.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 219.3 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 219.5 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 219.6 miles (Southwest Elligsen Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Myrtle Point is said to be one of the best-preserved small towns in Southern Oregon. The town is at the southern end of the Coquille River Valley, about 25 miles inland from the city of Bandon along the Oregon coast. The historic downtown is accompanied by many traditional homes, with some being in mint condition and others in the process of renovation.
Top landmarks
•Coos County Logging Museum — industrial museum in Oregon, USA
Hillsboro is a city in the Portland Metropolitan Area in Oregon. It contains several districts such as hip and trendy Orenco in all of its high-density glory, along with more rural South Hillsboro, although the mayor's building program is building up this area into subdivisions as of 2022. Central Hillsboro and the downtown area contains buildings dated back to the 1950s, and a few earlier examples still exist. Northern Hillsboro around the airport is mostly industrial with no tourist attractions other than the hotels.
Top landmarks
•Washington County Jail — formerly listed on the NRHP in Oregon, was located in Hillsboro, has been moved,...
•Charles Shorey House — historic house in Hillsboro, Oregon, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 8m. Total distance: 242.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 166.1 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 19 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 219.3 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 219.5 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 219.6 miles (Southwest Elligsen Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hillsboro, OR before the return drive.
