How far is Hillsboro, OR from Ashland, OR?
The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Ashland, OR is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.4 miles (370.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsboro and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Ashland.
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Start on North 1st Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North 1st Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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Continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
3033 ft · 55 sec · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Roy Rogers Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1526 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Roy Rogers Road
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Continue on Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southwest 124th Avenue
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Continue on Basalt Creek Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Basalt Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
2175 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
2991 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Day Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
1235 ft · 32 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
267 mi · 5 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ashland
1390 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto South Valley View Road
2250 ft · 59 sec · South Valley View Road
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Turn left onto Highway 99 North
1.4 km · 2 min · Highway 99 North
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
120 m · 19 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto C Street
756 ft · 37 sec · C Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
531 ft · 24 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
39 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Lithia Way
39 m · 5 sec · Lithia Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lithia Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro and Ashland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
267 mi · 05h 13m
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.
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hillsboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Ashland?
The road trip is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?
Drain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.4 miles from Hillsboro and 146.5 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.4 miles (370.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.5 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 5:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.14 one way or $102.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Hillsboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Drain
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 Drain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 230.39 mi (370.77 km).
#1 Hillsboro
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
| Population | 110,985 |
| Coordinates | 45.5228900, -122.9898300 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
City in Jackson County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 21,194 |
| Coordinates | 42.1945800, -122.7094800 |
| Altitude | 593 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-122.70948, 42.19458)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 471 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $51.14 | $102.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $55.14 | $110.28 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $57.50 | $114.99 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $65.76 | $131.52 |
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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