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Trip from Yamhill, 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

32m

Distance

19.9 mi

32 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Yamhill, OR, OR

Yamhill, OR

Alexander Isreb

city and county seat of Washington County, Oregon, United States

Hillsboro, OR

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Trip Overview

Yamhill to Hillsboro is 19.9 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Tualatin Valley Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Oregon's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick hop that's perfect for a relaxed day trip or as a quick transit between these two points. You'll find the journey is mostly on local roads, so don't expect high-speed cruising, but rather a more connected feel to the communities you pass through.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tualatin Valley Highway 14.4 mi 20m
Baseline Street 2 mi 4m
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway 0.9 mi 1m
Pacific Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Front Street 0.4 mi <1m
North Maple Street 0.3 mi <1m
Southwest Oak Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Tualatin Valley Highway — 14.4 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yamhill, OR and Hillsboro, OR.

1

Start on OR 240

129 ft · 6 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn right onto OR 47

0.3 mi · 52 sec · North Maple Street
3

Continue on OR 47

7.6 mi · 10 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
4

Continue on OR 47

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Front Street
5

Continue on OR 47

6.8 mi · 9 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
6

Turn right onto OR 8

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
7

Continue on OR 8

2.0 mi · 4 min · Baseline Street
8

Continue on OR 8

0.9 mi · 1 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
9

Continue on OR 8

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Southwest Baseline Street
10

Continue on OR 8

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Southwest Oak Street
11

Turn left onto Southwest Main Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Southwest Main Street
12

Continue on West Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
13

Turn left onto North 1st Avenue

79 ft · 2 sec · North 1st Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

North 1st Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | OR 47 / North Maple Street

Turn right onto OR 47 / North Maple Street

Navigation decision point

5
19.1 mi into trip | ~30m in | Southwest Main Street

Turn left onto Southwest Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
19.9 mi into trip | ~32m in | North 1st Avenue

Turn left onto North 1st Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.96 one way

$7.93 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $4.20 $8.39
premium $5.59 $4.38 $8.76
diesel $5.61 $4.39 $8.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6 0 $2.09 $0.96
Efficient EV 5 0 $1.74 $0.80
EV Truck/SUV 8 0 $2.79 $1.27

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Yamhill, OR

Late night in Yamhill on Sunday

Local time

1:47 AM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hillsboro, OR

Late night in Hillsboro on Sunday

Local time

1:47 AM

PDT

Current temp

43°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

4 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

32m 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?

This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a turn-heavy local experience rather than a highway cruise. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local streets for the entire 19.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.4 miles along Tualatin Valley Highway. Expect to be engaged with the road, paying attention to changes in speed limits and traffic as you move through populated areas on roads like Baseline Street and Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on Tualatin Valley Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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 OR 47 / North Maple Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Yamhill, OR to Hillsboro, OR is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (OR 47 / North Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles (Southwest Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (North 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.4 miles on Tualatin Valley 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 (OR 47 / North Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles (Southwest Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (North 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point.

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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