Rogue River, OR to Beaverton, OR is 249.5 miles and takes about 4h 54m via I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Oregon, connecting the Pacific Coast region on both ends. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a straightforward and efficient drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a direct route between these two points without extensive detours.
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
124.8 miles from Rogue River, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
242.7 mi
4h 43m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
4.8 mi
6m
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
0.4 mi
1m
Southwest Farmington Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Berglund Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Pine Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
West Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Depot Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 242.7 mi, about 4h 43m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 49 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,063 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,443
Quietest
1 AM
~178 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.6×
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 Rogue River, OR and Beaverton, OR.
1
Start on Berglund Street
520 ft·24 sec·Berglund Street
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
418 ft·8 sec·West Main Street
3
Turn slight right onto Pine Street
485 ft·11 sec·Pine Street
4
Turn right onto Depot Street
145 ft·4 sec·Depot Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
6
Merge onto I 5
243 mi·4 hr 43 min·I 5
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 292AToward OR 217: Tigard, BeavertonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto OR 217
4.8 mi·6 min·Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 2AToward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
Given the 4h 54m drive time, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Aim to leave Rogue River in the morning to avoid any potential afternoon traffic, especially as you get closer to Beaverton. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $51, you won't need to worry too much about frequent refueling. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 242.7 miles on I 5, so plan for a comfortable break before that segment if needed.
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 124.8 miles from Rogue River, OR, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 242.7 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 55 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.8 miles or 2h 26m 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
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 Rogue River, 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 Rogue River, OR
This is one driving day of about 249.5 miles and 4h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Rogue River, 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 242.7 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 249 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
243.2 mi into trip|~4h 45m in
Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
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 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
8
248.7 mi into trip|~4h 52m in
Take the exit toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon 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 2A
Toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
6
249 mi into trip|~4h 53m in|OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.21 one way
$88.43 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$47.35
$94.69
premium
$5.04
$49.53
$99.05
diesel
$4.80
$47.11
$94.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.9
0
$26.20
$11.98
Efficient EV
62.4
0
$21.83
$9.98
EV Truck/SUV
99.8
1
$34.93
$15.97
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 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
Rogue River, OR
Night
in Rogue River on Saturday
Local time
10:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Patchy Smoke
W 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 4:30AM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
Beaverton, OR
Night
in Beaverton on Saturday
Local time
10:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Clear
NW 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 4:30AM 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
1 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
4h 54m 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?
This drive is almost entirely on highways, with a 99% highway share. For 242.7 miles, you'll be on I 5, so expect consistent cruising speeds and frequent exits as you approach the Portland metropolitan area. The final stretch will transition to surface roads like Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway as you enter Beaverton. You'll notice plenty of other vehicles and services typical of a major interstate corridor.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 242.7 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 54m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 243.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Beaverton is a western suburb in the Portland Metropolitan Area. Beaverton is an economic center for Washington County along with neighboring Hillsboro. It is home to the world headquarters of Nike, Inc., and to about 100,000 people (2019).
Top landmarks
•Fanno Farmhouse — historic house in Beaverton, Oregon, USA
•Beaverton Downtown Historic District — historic district in Oregon, USA
•John Quincy Adams Young House — historic house near Portland, Oregon, USA
The longest stretch is about 242.7 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 24 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 243.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Beaverton, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
