Origin
Troutdale, OR
Morning in Troutdale on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Troutdale, OR to Hillsboro, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
34.2 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troutdale, OR
Павел Хлыстунов
Hillsboro, OR
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Trip Overview
This 34.2-mile journey from Troutdale, OR to Hillsboro, OR is a straightforward, one-day trip. Expect the drive to take about 55 minutes, making it an easy option for a single day of travel within the Pacific Coast region. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, it's an economical choice. The route offers a mixed driving experience, so it's not a simple highway cruise. You won't need to break this one up with an overnight stay; it's perfect for a single day's adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia River Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Banfield Freeway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Northeast Cornell Road | 5.8 mi | 12m |
| US 26 | 5 mi | 7m |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Northwest Cornell Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| I 5 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Stadium Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Columbia River Highway
— 7.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troutdale, OR and Hillsboro, OR.
1
Start on Southeast 3rd Street
271 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southeast 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto South Buxton Road
523 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Buxton Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 30 Historic
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Historic Columbia River Highway
4
Turn right onto US 30 Historic
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Graham Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn straight onto US 30 Historic
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Northwest North Frontage Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 84 West, US 30 West: Portland
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto I 84; US 30
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 84; US 30
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Banfield Freeway
Toward Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
10
Keep slight left at fork
261 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 5
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
12
Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Stadium Freeway
Toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton
13
Merge onto I 405
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 26
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 26
Exit 1D
Toward US 26 West: Beaverton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 26
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 65
Toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
202 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn left onto Northwest Cornell Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Cornell Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Continue on Northeast Cornell Road
5.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Northeast Cornell Road
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on Northeast Cornell Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Cornell Road
21
Turn slight right
229 ft
·
10 sec
22
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
24
Arrive at destination
North 1st Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Troutdale, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 26 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 30 Historic / West Historic Columbia River Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 30 Historic / West Historic Columbia River Highway
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
15.5 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
17.7 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
25.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
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 65
Toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
7
26 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.81 one way
$13.63 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Hillsboro on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 1 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 10:00PM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
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
6 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
55m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a varied driving experience, with about 40% of it on highways. You'll encounter a mix of the Columbia River Highway, the Banfield Freeway, and Northeast Cornell Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 7.1 miles on the Columbia River Highway, offering a more uninterrupted segment. The 'mixed drive' profile suggests you'll transition between faster highway speeds and potentially slower, more local road conditions as you progress.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Columbia River Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 30 Historic / West Historic Columbia River Highway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 34.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 30 Historic / West Historic Columbia River Highway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 15.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Troutdale, OR and Hillsboro, OR, road signs point toward Portland, Omsi, City Center and Salem.
Portland
8.4 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 84; US 30
Omsi
15.2 mi in
|
~21m
City Center
15.2 mi in
|
~21m
Salem
15.5 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 34.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 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 Hillsboro, 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 0.2 miles (US 30 Historic / West Historic Columbia River Highway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 15.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 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 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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