This 116.9-mile drive from Springfield, OR to Hillsboro, OR will take you approximately 2 hours and 28 minutes. Primarily on Interstate 5, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, it's an economical option for exploring the Pacific Coast region within Oregon. The journey offers a straightforward highway-focused experience, making it an efficient way to travel between these two points. You'll spend about 80% of your time on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 91.7 miles on I-5.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.5 miles from Springfield, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
91.7 mi
1h 47m
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
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.3 mi
2m
Pioneer Parkway East
1.1 mi
2m
Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 91.7 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OR and Hillsboro, OR.
1
Start on OR 528
1.1 mi·2 min·Pioneer Parkway East
2
Turn left onto Q Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·Q Street
3
Take the ramp onto West Q Street Ramp
0.1 mi·15 sec·West Q Street Ramp
4
Merge onto OR 126
0.5 mi·39 sec·Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 5 North: Portland
6
Merge onto I 5
91 mi·1 hr 46 min·I 5
Use the straight lane.
7
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.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
158 ft·9 sec·I 5
Toward Boones Ferry RoadUse the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·Southwest Elligsen Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.3 mi·43 sec·Southwest Boones Ferry Road
11
Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
0.6 mi·54 sec·Southwest Day Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
0.4 mi·48 sec·Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
13
Turn left onto Basalt Creek Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Basalt Creek Parkway
14
Continue on Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Southwest 124th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi·3 min·Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Southwest Roy Rogers Road
17
Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
0.5 mi·47 sec·Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
18
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi·6 min·Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto OR 210
0.7 mi·1 min·Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto OR 219
1.8 mi·2 min·Southwest Hillsboro Highway
21
Continue on OR 219
7.7 mi·10 min·Southwest Hillsboro Highway
22
Continue on OR 219
0.7 mi·2 min·South 1st Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
North 1st Avenue
Trip Plan
Given this route's manageable 2 hour and 28-minute duration, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Aiming for a morning departure can help you avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you get closer to the Portland metropolitan area. While there are no mandatory stops suggested, consider taking a break during the longest 91.7-mile stretch on I-5 to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $23 estimated cost is based on consistent highway speeds; stops for gas are generally readily available along I-5.
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 58.5 miles from Springfield, OR, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.7 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 26 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.5 miles or 1h 10m 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 55m
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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, OR
This is one driving day of about 116.9 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Springfield, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 91.7 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 93.9 and 106 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
93.9 mi into trip|~1h 51m 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
94.2 mi into trip|~1h 52m 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
94.2 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|Southwest Elligsen Road
Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
98 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
106 mi into trip|~2h 12m 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
$23.29 one way
$46.58 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$24.65
$49.29
premium
$5.59
$25.73
$51.46
diesel
$5.61
$25.81
$51.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.1
0
$12.27
$5.61
Efficient EV
29.2
0
$10.23
$4.68
EV Truck/SUV
46.8
0
$16.37
$7.48
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Springfield, OR
Evening
in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hillsboro, OR
Evening
in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 1 mph1% chanceLive forecast
62°F
King City, OR
58 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
1 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
2h 28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 predominantly highway-focused drive, with Interstate 5 dominating 80% of your journey. This means you'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including one segment of 91.7 miles on I-5. While much of the route involves efficient highway travel, you'll transition onto local roads like Southwest Hillsboro Highway and Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road as you approach your destination. These latter sections offer a change of pace from the interstate, providing a more localized feel before you arrive in Hillsboro.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.7 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 93.9 miles in near I 5.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 116.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 93.9 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.2 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.2 miles (Southwest Elligsen Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 116.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 91.7 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 93.9 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.2 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.2 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.
