Spanning 158.1 miles through Oregon, this highway-focused drive connects Yoncalla to Hillsboro in approximately 3 hours and 17 minutes. Because the trip is straightforward, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, requiring only one planned stop to break up the journey. You should budget about $31 for fuel to complete the trek. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region, the drive maintains a consistent geographical feel throughout. It is a practical, efficient route for travelers prioritizing speed and direct access over winding backroads. Whether you are heading north for business or a weekend visit, this route provides a reliable path between the two points.
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
79 miles from Yoncalla, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
131.1 mi
2h 32m
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
9.5 mi
12m
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.8 mi
7m
Elkhead Road
3.3 mi
5m
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi
3m
Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.3 mi
2m
Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 131.1 mi, about 2h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yoncalla, OR and Hillsboro, OR.
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Start on Alder Street
139 ft·8 sec·Alder Street
2
Turn right onto Applegate Avenue
320 ft·10 sec·Applegate Avenue
3
Turn right onto OR 99
0.3 mi·47 sec·Eagle Valley Road
4
Turn left onto CR 7
3.3 mi·5 min·Elkhead Road
5
Turn slight right onto CR 7
460 ft·9 sec·CR 7
6
Continue on CR 8
0.3 mi·36 sec·Scotts Valley Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
8
Merge onto I 5
131 mi·2 hr 32 min·I 5
Use the straight lane.
9
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.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
158 ft·9 sec·I 5
Toward Boones Ferry RoadUse the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·Southwest Elligsen Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.3 mi·43 sec·Southwest Boones Ferry Road
13
Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
0.6 mi·54 sec·Southwest Day Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
0.4 mi·48 sec·Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
15
Turn left onto Basalt Creek Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Basalt Creek Parkway
16
Continue on Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Southwest 124th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi·3 min·Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Southwest Roy Rogers Road
19
Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
0.5 mi·47 sec·Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
20
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi·6 min·Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto OR 210
0.7 mi·1 min·Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto OR 219
1.8 mi·2 min·Southwest Hillsboro Highway
23
Continue on OR 219
7.7 mi·10 min·Southwest Hillsboro Highway
24
Continue on OR 219
0.7 mi·2 min·South 1st Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
North 1st Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 3-hour and 17-minute drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid potential traffic congestion on I-5. Since you only need one stop, plan to stretch your legs around the midpoint of the 131.1-mile interstate stretch to keep your focus sharp. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Yoncalla, as the $31 estimate is a good baseline but can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency. Because the route is relatively short, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time to suit your personal schedule. A helpful tip for this specific route is to monitor local traffic reports for the I-5 corridor, as road conditions can change rapidly during peak travel hours.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79 miles from Yoncalla, OR, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.1 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 35 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79 miles or 1h 35m 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 33m
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 Yoncalla, 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 Yoncalla, OR
This is one driving day of about 158.1 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Yoncalla, 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 I 5 for about 131.1 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 135.1 and 147.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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135.1 mi into trip|~2h 40m 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
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135.3 mi into trip|~2h 40m 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
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135.4 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|Southwest Elligsen Road
Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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139.1 mi into trip|~2h 47m in|Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
147.1 mi into trip|~3h 1m 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
$31.50 one way
$62.99 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$33.33
$66.66
premium
$5.59
$34.80
$69.60
diesel
$5.61
$34.91
$69.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.4
0
$16.60
$7.59
Efficient EV
39.5
0
$13.83
$6.32
EV Truck/SUV
63.2
0
$22.13
$10.12
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Yoncalla, OR
Night
in Yoncalla on Saturday
Local time
11:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hillsboro, OR
Night
in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
11:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live 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
20 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
3h 17m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip dominated by high-speed transit, with 83% of the journey taking place on highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-5, which accounts for a 131.1-mile stretch of the total distance. This creates a predictable, interstate-focused experience that allows you to cover significant ground quickly. As you approach the final leg, the character of the drive shifts slightly as you transition onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway and Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road. While the interstate portion is utilitarian and fast, these local highway sections provide a necessary change of pace as you reach your destination.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 131.1 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 135.1 miles in near I 5.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 158.1 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 135.1 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.3 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.4 miles (Southwest Elligsen Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 158.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 131.1 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. 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 135.1 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.3 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.4 miles (Southwest Elligsen Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Hillsboro, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
