How far is Donald, OR from Hillsboro, OR?

The driving distance from Donald, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
28.99 mi
00h 46m
Flight
22.02 mi
35.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.02 mi
Kilometers
35.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.99 mi
Kilometers
46.65 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Sat, May 30, 12:11 PM PDT
Return by in Donald
Sat, May 30, 12:57 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Donald
2026-05-30T11:24
Arrive Hillsboro
Sat, May 30, 12:11 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Donald
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
Newberg
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Donald
15.3 mi
00h 23m
To Hillsboro
13.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
66°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Williams Street

    20 m · 9 sec · Williams Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    946 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Donald Road Northeast

    1.5 km · 2 min · Donald Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Yergen Road Northeast

    1.6 km · 1 min · Yergen Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on McKay Road Northeast

    3.4 mi · 4 min · McKay Road Northeast

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road Northeast

    1.6 mi · 2 min · River Road Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast Saint Paul Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Northeast Saint Paul Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East 1st Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Villa Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Villa Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Mountainview Drive

    2600 ft · 55 sec · East Mountainview Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North College Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast Hillsboro Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Hillsboro Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 1st Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Donald 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
14.4 mi · 50%
McKay Road Northeast
3.44 mi · 12%
Northeast Hillsboro Highway
2.95 mi · 10%
Northeast Saint Paul Highway
2.22 mi · 8%
River Road Northeast
1.56 mi · 5%
Villa Road
1.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Hillsboro Highway

Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway

7.72 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
22 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberg
00h 23m from Donald
Leave By
4:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Donald and Mostly Sunny near Hillsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Newberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Donald and 13.7 miles from Hillsboro.

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

The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Donald and Mostly Sunny near Hillsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Newberg

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 Newberg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department

McMinnville , OR
230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

18 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

30 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

34 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Donald and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 22.02 mi (35.43 km).

Donald

#1 Donald

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,064
Coordinates45.2223400, -122.8392600
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Williams Street (-122.839299, 45.22235)
End: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.87 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.10
2.04 gal · 7.74 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.05 $10.10
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.44 $10.89
Premium $5.57 $5.68 $11.35
Diesel $6.37 $6.49 $12.99

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Donald and Hillsboro. The current time is 11:24:51.

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.