How far is Beaverton, OR from Union, OR?

The driving distance from Beaverton, OR to Union, OR is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
283.08 mi
05h 23m
Flight
240.54 mi
387.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.54 mi
Kilometers
387.11 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.08 mi
Kilometers
455.58 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM PDT
Return by in Beaverton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:46 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaverton
2026-04-23T01:00
Arrive Union
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:14 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaverton
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arlington
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Beaverton
141.2 mi
02h 41m
To Union
141.9 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
17 to 25 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beaverton and Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton and Union.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Farmington Road

    23 m · 6 sec · Southwest Farmington Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard

    134 m · 19 sec · Southwest Hall Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Canyon Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Canyon Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto OR 217 North: Sunset Highway

    1177 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland

    966 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 26 East: Portland

    1903 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem

    1189 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle

    2616 ft · 45 sec · Stadium Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge

    2330 ft · 40 sec · Marquam Bridge

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport

    1011 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway

    97.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 203: La Grande, Union

    1358 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on La Grande-Baker Highway

    10.5 mi · 16 min · La Grande-Baker Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    3079 ft · 57 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Beakman Street

    21 m · 1 sec · East Beakman Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Beakman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaverton and Union.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 56%
Old Oregon Trail Highway
97.3 mi · 34%
La Grande-Baker Highway
10.5 mi · 4%
Banfield Freeway
6.56 mi · 2%
Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 2%
I 84 East
1.11 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
240.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
02h 41m from Beaverton
Leave By
6:14 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beaverton and Chance Light Rain near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beaverton to Union?

The road trip is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.2 miles from Beaverton and 141.9 miles from Union.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 6:14 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.46 one way or $98.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beaverton and Chance Light Rain near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arlington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arlington.

RAIL

Wishram

60 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

77 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

98 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

Hood River, Oregon

103 mi away
600 E. Marina Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaverton and Union. Straight-line distance: 240.54 mi (387.11 km).

Beaverton

#1 Beaverton

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population98,957
Coordinates45.4870600, -122.8037100
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

Township of Union County, New Jersey

Population2,207
Coordinates45.2084700, -117.8652100
Altitude850
CountryUnited States
Start: Beaverton (-122.80371, 45.48706)
End: Union (-117.86521, 45.20847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.99 gal
37.81 L · about $49.46
Round trip
$98.92
19.98 gal · 75.62 L
Estimated CO2
88.8 kg one way
Round trip: 177.6 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $49.46 $98.92
Mid-grade $5.34 $53.33 $106.65
Premium $5.57 $55.60 $111.21
Diesel $6.37 $63.60 $127.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaverton and Union. The current time is 01:00:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.