Origin
Tillamook, OR
Afternoon in Tillamook on Sunday
Local time
1:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tillamook, OR to Hillsboro, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
60.1 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tillamook, OR
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Hillsboro, OR
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Trip Overview
This 60.1-mile drive from Tillamook to Hillsboro, Oregon, is estimated to take about 1 hour and 25 minutes, making it a manageable day trip. You'll primarily travel on the Wilson River Highway and Northwest Wilson River Highway, with a brief portion on Northwest Glencoe Road. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is perfect for a single-day adventure without needing an overnight stop. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $12. This drive offers a turn-heavy local feel as you transition from the Pacific Coast region towards the same region, making it an engaging, albeit not monotonous, experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson River Highway | 31.3 mi | 42m |
| Northwest Wilson River Highway | 18.5 mi | 25m |
| Northwest Glencoe Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| 3rd Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North 1st Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| OR 6 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Stillwell Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wilson River Highway
— 31.3 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tillamook, OR and Hillsboro, OR.
1
Start on this road
188 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Stillwell Avenue
115 ft
·
12 sec
·
Stillwell Avenue
3
Turn left onto OR 131
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street
4
Continue on OR 6
31 mi
·
42 min
·
Wilson River Highway
5
Continue on OR 6
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Northwest Wilson River Highway
6
Take the ramp onto OR 6
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
OR 6
7
Merge onto US 26
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Glencoe Rd., North Plains
9
Turn right onto Northwest Glencoe Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Northwest Glencoe Road
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on North 1st Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North 1st Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
North 1st Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Tillamook, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Stillwell Avenue
Turn left onto Stillwell Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 131 / 3rd Street
Turn left onto OR 131 / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway
Merge onto US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward Glencoe Rd., North Plains
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Glencoe Rd., North Plains
5
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Northwest Glencoe Road
Turn right onto Northwest Glencoe Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.97 one way
$23.95 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $12.67 | $25.34 |
| premium | $5.59 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 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 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.85 |
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.
Destination
Hillsboro, OR
Afternoon in Hillsboro on Sunday
Local time
1:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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 25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 60.1-mile journey. With 100% of the route on local roads and highways, there are no interstate stretches to contend with. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 31.3 miles along the Wilson River Highway. This road's personality is characterized by frequent turns and a more intimate connection with the landscape, requiring your attention throughout the drive. It's a route that keeps you engaged behind the wheel, moving through a dynamic environment rather than a straight, predictable path.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.3 mi on Wilson River Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Stillwell Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tillamook, OR to Hillsboro, OR is easy. At 1h 25m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Stillwell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (OR 131 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.4 miles (US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,157 ft
24 ft
Total Climb
1,141 ft
Total Descent
970 ft
Highest Point
1,157 ft
~34.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,134 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tillamook, OR and Hillsboro, OR, road signs point toward Glencoe Rd. and Plains.
Glencoe Rd.
54.9 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Plains
54.9 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Cabana do Cafe
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 60.1
Hillsboro, OR
Hours: Th-Tu 08:00-20:00
Visit websiteTamu Boba
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 60.1
Hillsboro
Sarasota's
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Sunseri's Dutch Mill
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
2nd Street Coffeehouse & Gallery
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cappuccino Corner Cafe
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 60.1
Top Burmese
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 60.1
Hillsboro, OR
Cuisine: burmese
Visit websiteSizzle Pie
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 60.1
Hillsboro, OR
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00
Visit websiteSyun Izakaya
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 60.1
Hillsboro, OR
Cuisine: japanese
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 12:00-15:00,17:00-...
Visit websiteHawaiian Grill
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 60.1
Visit website
Chaat Cafe
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 60.1
Hillsboro
Sports Look
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 60.1
Hillsboro
Wilson River Highway Forest State Park
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 13.4
OR
Rogers Forest Park
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 33.4
OR
Elk Creek Campground
Camp_site
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 26.7
OR
Gales Creek Campground
Camp_site
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 33.4
Charles Sprague Memorial Wayside
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
1.4 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 13.4
OR
Demoley Wilson County Park
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 13.4
OR
Tillamook Dairy Cow Figure
Monument
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
Food Is Our Common Ground
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 60.1
Downtown Hillsboro
Neighbourhood
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 60.1
JB Thomas Memorial
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 60.1
Eastman Rose Garden Mosaic
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 60.1
Grave of Thomas H. Tongue
Tomb
Near the end, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 60.1
Elk Creek Campground
Camp_site
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 26.7
OR
Gales Creek Campground
Camp_site
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 33.4
Keenig Creek Campground
Camp_site
Early in the drive, short detour
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
mile 20
Camp R&R
Camp_site
Later in the drive, short detour
2.7 mi from route
~7 min detour
mile 40.1
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 60.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.3 miles on Wilson River Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Stillwell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (OR 131 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.4 miles (US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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