How far is Clackamas, OR from Hillsboro, OR?

The driving distance from Clackamas, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.45 mi
00h 45m
Flight
21.83 mi
35.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.83 mi
Kilometers
35.13 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.45 mi
Kilometers
58.66 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM PDT
Return by in Clackamas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clackamas
2026-04-22T22:17
Arrive Hillsboro
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clackamas
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
West Slope
OR

Unincorporated suburb of Portland, in Washington County, Oregon, U.

From Clackamas
13.9 mi
00h 22m
To Hillsboro
22.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clackamas and Hillsboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clackamas and Hillsboro.

  1. 1

    Start on OR 213 North, OR 224 West, I 205 North: Portland

    1344 ft · 36 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left

    1120 ft · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 213 North, OR 224: 82nd Avenue, Milwaukie

    2886 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward OR 224: Estacada, Milwaukie

    991 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    55 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Expressway

    560 ft · 12 sec · Sunrise Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Milwaukie Expressway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Milwaukie Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    47 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast Woodward Street

    633 ft · 24 sec · Southeast Woodward Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southeast 8th Avenue

    39 m · 4 sec · Southeast 8th Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward Southeast Powell Boulevard

    686 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Ross Island Bridge

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ross Island Bridge

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2783 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Caruthers Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Southwest Caruthers Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest Broadway

    1007 ft · 46 sec · Southwest Broadway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 405 North, US 26 West: Zoo, Forestry Center

    743 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    616 ft · 11 sec · Stadium Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26 West: Beaverton

    5 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard

    1157 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    62 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Northwest Cornell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Cornell Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Northeast Cornell Road

    5.1 mi · 11 min · Northeast Cornell Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Northeast Cornell Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast Cornell Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    70 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · North 1st Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clackamas and Hillsboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Cornell Road
5.77 mi · 16%
US 26 West
4.97 mi · 14%
Milwaukie Expressway
4.08 mi · 11%
Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
3.75 mi · 10%
Northwest Sunset Highway
3.06 mi · 8%
Northwest Cornell Road
1.68 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Cornell Road

Continue on Northeast Cornell Road

5.09 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
21.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Slope
00h 22m from Clackamas
Leave By
7:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Clackamas and Light Rain Likely near Hillsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clackamas to Hillsboro?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Slope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Clackamas and 22.6 miles from Hillsboro.

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

The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Clackamas and Light Rain Likely near Hillsboro.

Stop Ideas Near West Slope

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Slope and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 2.6 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 2.4 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Lake Oswego Fire Dept. Station 214

Lake Oswego , OR
300 B Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Fire station
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Oregon-Washington Bridge

Vancouver , WA
I-5 Bridge, I-5, Vancouver, WA 98660
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Slope.

BUS

Portland, OR

8 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

16 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

20 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clackamas and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 21.83 mi (35.13 km).

Clackamas

#1 Clackamas

Unincorporated community in Oregon, United States

Population6,965
Coordinates45.4076200, -122.5703700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.570421, 45.407609)
End: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $6.39
Round trip
$12.77
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.39 $12.77
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.89 $13.77
Premium $5.57 $7.18 $14.36
Diesel $6.37 $8.21 $16.42

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 Clackamas and Hillsboro. The current time is 22:17:10.

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.