How far is Beaverton, OR from Pilot Rock, OR?
The driving distance from Beaverton, OR to Pilot Rock, OR is about 229.8 miles (369.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beaverton and Pilot Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton and Pilot Rock.
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Start on Southwest Farmington Road
23 m · 6 sec · Southwest Farmington Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard
134 m · 19 sec · Southwest Hall Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Canyon Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Canyon Road
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Turn left onto OR 217 North: Sunset Highway
1177 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
966 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 26 East: Portland
1903 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
1189 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
2616 ft · 45 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge
2330 ft · 40 sec · Marquam Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
41.8 mi · 46 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 South: Pendleton, John Day
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Pendleton-John Day Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Pendleton-John Day Highway
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Continue on Pendleton-John Day Highway
12.1 mi · 18 min · Pendleton-John Day Highway
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Continue on Northeast Alder Street
2011 ft · 40 sec · Northeast Alder Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street
23 m · 3 sec · Northeast 4th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Cherry Street
919 ft · 46 sec · Northeast Cherry Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
11 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaverton and Pilot Rock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Beaverton and Chance Light Rain near Pilot Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beaverton to Pilot Rock?
The road trip is about 229.8 miles (369.8 km) and usually takes 04h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rufus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Beaverton and 115.1 miles from Pilot Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.15 one way or $80.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beaverton and Chance Light Rain near Pilot Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Rufus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rufus.
Wishram
The Dalles, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beaverton and Pilot Rock. Straight-line distance: 192.47 mi (309.75 km).
#1 Beaverton
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
| Population | 98,957 |
| Coordinates | 45.4870600, -122.8037100 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pilot Rock
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,507 |
| Coordinates | 45.4831800, -118.8299800 |
| Altitude | 519 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pilot Rock (-118.82998, 45.48318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $40.15 | $80.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $43.29 | $86.58 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $45.14 | $90.28 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $51.63 | $103.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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