Spanning 113.3 miles, the journey from Warm Springs to Beaverton is a manageable drive that typically takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes. You will primarily navigate via Warm Springs Highway, Mount Hood Highway, and the Banfield Freeway. Because the route is compact, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $23 on fuel for the trek. Both your starting point and destination are nestled within the Pacific Coast region, ensuring a consistent climate experience as you travel across Oregon.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.6 miles from Warm Springs, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. You only need to build in one primary stop to break up the 2-hour and 45-minute duration comfortably. Keep an eye on your fuel levels before leaving Warm Springs, as the $23 estimated cost is a baseline that can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Because the route is heavy on turns, prioritize driving during daylight hours to ensure you can navigate the curves safely. Use your single planned stop to stretch your legs before you hit the final, faster-paced leg of the journey on the Banfield Freeway.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.6 miles from Warm Springs, OR, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.6 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 25 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.6 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
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 Warm Springs, 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 Warm Springs, OR
This is one driving day of about 113.3 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Warm Springs, 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 Warm Springs Highway for about 45.6 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 103.1 and 112.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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103.1 mi into trip|~2h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
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103.4 mi into trip|~2h 29m 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
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105.6 mi into trip|~2h 33m 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
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110.4 mi into trip|~2h 40m 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
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112.3 mi into trip|~2h 43m 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
$22.57 one way
$45.14 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$23.89
$47.77
premium
$5.59
$24.94
$49.88
diesel
$5.61
$25.02
$50.03
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: 39.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34
0
$11.90
$5.44
Efficient EV
28.3
0
$9.91
$4.53
EV Truck/SUV
45.3
0
$15.86
$7.25
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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 14, 2026
Origin
Warm Springs, OR
Night
in Warm Springs on Saturday
Local time
9:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Beaverton, OR
Night
in Beaverton on Saturday
Local time
9:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Light Rain
SSW 10 to 14 mph92% chanceLive forecast
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
17 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 45m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 14% of this 113.3-mile route consists of high-speed highway, meaning you will spend most of your time on winding secondary roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 45.6-mile segment on Warm Springs Highway. As you transition from the local highways onto the Banfield Freeway, the character of the road shifts from technical maneuvering to more standard freeway driving. Prepare for a dynamic experience that requires active steering rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.6 mi on Warm Springs 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 103.1 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 113.3 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 103.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.6 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 Warm Springs, OR and Beaverton, OR, road signs point toward Portland, Omsi, City Center and Salem.
Portland
96.3 mi in|~2h 20m|via I 84; US 30
Omsi
103.1 mi in|~2h 29m
City Center
103.1 mi in|~2h 29m
Salem
103.4 mi in|~2h 29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 113.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.6 miles on Warm Springs 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 103.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.6 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.
