How far is Beaverton, OR from Prineville, OR?
The driving distance from Beaverton, OR to Prineville, OR is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beaverton and Prineville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton and Prineville.
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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
6.3 mi · 8 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
1326 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 238th Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 238th Drive
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Continue on Northeast 242nd Drive
1985 ft · 47 sec · Northeast 242nd Drive
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Continue on Northeast Hogan Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast Hogan Drive
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Turn slight left onto Northeast Burnside Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast Burnside Road
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Continue on Southeast Mount Hood Highway
3006 ft · 59 sec · Southeast Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
8.9 mi · 13 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Boulevard
1.5 km · 3 min · Pioneer Boulevard
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
30.6 mi · 44 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Warm Springs Highway
46.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway
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Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway
13.3 mi · 20 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
68 m · 8 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Southwest 4th Street
1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 4th Street
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Turn left onto Madras-Prineville Highway
26.2 mi · 39 min · Madras-Prineville Highway
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Merge slight right onto Northwest 3rd Street
2984 ft · 49 sec · Northwest 3rd Street
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Continue on Northeast 3rd Street
1 km · 1 min · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Knowledge Street
1136 ft · 50 sec · Northeast Knowledge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Knowledge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaverton and Prineville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Warm Springs Highway
Continue on Warm Springs Highway
46.7 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Beaverton and Partly Sunny near Prineville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beaverton to Prineville?
The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Mount Hood Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Beaverton and 78.7 miles from Prineville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 9:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.48 one way or $54.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Beaverton and Partly Sunny near Prineville.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Hood Village
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 Mount Hood Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beaverton and Prineville. Straight-line distance: 126.56 mi (203.68 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 Prineville
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 11,305 |
| Coordinates | 44.2998500, -120.8344700 |
| Altitude | 877 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prineville (-120.83447, 44.29985)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $27.48 | $54.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $29.63 | $59.25 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $30.89 | $61.78 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $35.33 | $70.66 |
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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