Odell to Beaverton is 79.6 miles and takes about 1 hour and 42 minutes via Columbia River Highway and Banfield Freeway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within Oregon, beginning in the Pacific Coast region and ending in the same area. Expect a route with numerous turns as you navigate local roads and freeways. With a recommended one-day duration, this drive is manageable for most travelers looking for a straightforward journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.8 miles from Odell, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Columbia River Highway
54.7 mi
1h 4m
Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi
9m
Mount Hood Highway
6.4 mi
9m
US 26
4.8 mi
6m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
1.5 mi
1m
I 5
1.1 mi
1m
Stadium Freeway
1 mi
1m
Davis Drive
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Columbia River Highway
— 54.7 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Odell, OR and Beaverton, OR.
1
Start on this road
409 ft·32 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto OR 282
0.2 mi·16 sec·Odell Highway
3
Continue on OR 282
0.8 mi·1 min·Davis Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto OR 35
6.4 mi·9 min·Mount Hood Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OR 35
0.3 mi·57 sec·Button Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 30; OR 35
431 ft·19 sec·Button Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 84 West: PortlandUse the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 84
55 mi·1 hr 4 min·Columbia River Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 84; US 30
6.8 mi·9 min·Banfield Freeway
Toward PortlandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·32 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
11
Keep slight left at fork
261 ft·4 sec
Toward I 5 South: Beaverton, SalemUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 5
1.1 mi·1 min·I 5
13
Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway
0.3 mi·30 sec·Stadium Freeway
Toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton
14
Merge onto I 405
0.7 mi·59 sec·Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto US 26
4.8 mi·6 min·US 26
Exit 1DToward US 26 West: BeavertonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 69BToward Park Way, Barnes RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Southwest Baltic Avenue
0.1 mi·19 sec·Southwest Baltic Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto Southwest Barnes Road
0.1 mi·18 sec·Southwest Barnes Road
19
Turn left onto OR 217
1.5 mi·1 min·Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 2AToward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hillsdale HighwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·33 sec·this road
Toward OR 217 SouthUse the straight / left / right lanes.
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 42 minutes, this drive offers flexibility. You can depart anytime, but leaving earlier in the day will provide ample daylight for navigation and any unforeseen delays. The fuel cost is estimated at $16, so ensure you have enough fuel before starting, especially since the longest continuous stretch is over 50 miles. Pay close attention to navigation, as the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route means frequent adjustments.
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 39.8 miles from Odell, OR, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.7 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.8 miles or 50m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaverton, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Odell, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Odell, OR
This is one driving day of about 79.6 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Odell, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Columbia River Highway for about 54.7 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 78.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
7.8 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 West: Portland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 84 West: Portland
8
69.8 mi into trip|~1h 26m 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
72 mi into trip|~1h 29m 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
76.7 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward Park Way, Barnes 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 69B
Toward Park Way, Barnes Road
8
78.7 mi into trip|~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway
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 2A
Toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hill...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.86 one way
$31.71 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$16.78
$33.56
premium
$5.59
$17.52
$35.04
diesel
$5.61
$17.57
$35.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 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
23.9
0
$8.36
$3.82
Efficient EV
19.9
0
$6.96
$3.18
EV Truck/SUV
31.8
0
$11.14
$5.09
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Odell, OR
Late night
in Odell on Sunday
Local time
1:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Beaverton, OR
Late night
in Beaverton on Sunday
Local time
1:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Camas, WA
40 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
23 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 42m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be engaging with the road frequently. Only 19% of the journey is on highways, so be prepared for a mix of faster sections and more winding, local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 54.7 miles, primarily on the Columbia River Highway. This suggests a drive where you'll transition between different road types and speeds, requiring consistent attention.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.7 mi on Columbia River Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 7.8 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.6 miles you will encounter 19 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 7.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 69.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72 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 Odell, OR and Beaverton, OR, road signs point toward Portland, Omsi, City Center and Salem.
Portland
62.7 mi in|~1h 16m|via I 84; US 30
Omsi
69.5 mi in|~1h 26m
City Center
69.5 mi in|~1h 26m
Salem
69.8 mi in|~1h 26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 79.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.7 miles on Columbia River 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 Beaverton, 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 7.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 69.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72 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 Beaverton, OR before heading back.
