How far is Clatskanie, OR from Hillsboro, OR?

The driving distance from Clatskanie, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.89 mi
01h 22m
Flight
41.3 mi
66.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.3 mi
Kilometers
66.47 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.89 mi
Kilometers
96.38 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Tue, Jun 2, 1:46 PM PDT
Return by in Clatskanie
Tue, Jun 2, 3:09 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clatskanie
2026-06-02T12:24
Arrive Hillsboro
Tue, Jun 2, 1:46 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clatskanie
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Vernonia
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Clatskanie
29.9 mi
00h 41m
To Hillsboro
30 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph E
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Nehalem Street

    1261 ft · 41 sec · South Nehalem Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lower Columbia River Highway

    1222 ft · 41 sec · Lower Columbia River Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mist-Clatskanie Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Mist-Clatskanie Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Oregon Route 47

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Oregon Route 47

  5. 5

    Continue on Nehalem Highway North

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Nehalem Highway North

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Nehalem Highway North

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Nehalem Highway North

  7. 7

    Continue on North Mist Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Mist Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Bridge Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Adams Avenue

    94 m · 10 sec · Adams Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1272 ft · 43 sec · Maple Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rose Avenue

    2323 ft · 52 sec · Rose Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Nehalem Highway South

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Nehalem Highway South

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest Highway 47

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Northwest Highway 47

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Glencoe Rd., North Plains

    989 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northwest Glencoe Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Northwest Glencoe Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North 1st Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 1st Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nehalem Highway North
14.2 mi · 24%
Northwest Sunset Highway
11.6 mi · 19%
Oregon Route 47
8.66 mi · 14%
Northwest Highway 47
7.82 mi · 13%
Nehalem Highway South
6.07 mi · 10%
Northwest Glencoe Road
4.28 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Oregon Route 47

Continue on Oregon Route 47

8.66 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernonia
00h 41m from Clatskanie
Leave By
3:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clatskanie and Sunny near Hillsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vernonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Clatskanie and 30 miles from Hillsboro.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clatskanie and Sunny near Hillsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Vernonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vernonia, 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 Vernonia.

BUS

Manning, Oregon

22 mi away
47000 Highway 26
BUS

Elsie, Oregon

27 mi away
44573 Highway 26
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

38 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Necanicum Junction, Oregon

44 mi away
Hwy 26 and Hwy 53

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clatskanie and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 41.3 mi (66.47 km).

Clatskanie

#1 Clatskanie

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,832
Coordinates46.1012200, -123.2067900
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: South Nehalem Street (-123.206323, 46.1011)
End: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
8 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.89
4.22 gal · 16 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $10.45 $20.89
Mid-grade $5.34 $11.26 $22.53
Premium $5.57 $11.74 $23.49
Diesel $6.37 $13.43 $26.86

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Clatskanie and Hillsboro. The current time is 12:24:32.

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.