How far is Hillsboro, OR from Clackamas, OR?

The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Clackamas, OR is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
31.9 mi
00h 51m
Flight
21.83 mi
35.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
31.9 mi
Kilometers
51.34 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clackamas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM PDT
Return by in Hillsboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-04-22T22:22
Arrive Clackamas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsboro
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
Durham
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Hillsboro
15.9 mi
00h 25m
To Clackamas
16 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Avenue

    1472 ft · 1 min · North 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast Oak Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    8.7 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard

    91 m · 13 sec · Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Farmington Road

    2742 ft · 1 min · Southwest Farmington Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

    1587 ft · 51 sec · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem

    1490 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    5 mi · 7 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem

    2536 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.4 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada

    1039 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

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

    22 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
12.5 mi · 39%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
5.03 mi · 16%
I 5 South
3.36 mi · 11%
Southeast Oak Street
0.74 mi · 2%
Southwest Farmington Road
0.52 mi · 2%
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 205 North

Continue straight

11.4 mi · 00h 14m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
21.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durham
00h 25m from Hillsboro
Leave By
4:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Hillsboro and Rain near Clackamas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Hillsboro and 16 miles from Clackamas.

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 10.1 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 4:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Durham

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 Durham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 7.7 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 7 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
City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson

Portland , OR
Portland, OR 97204
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews Transit station,Bus stop,Light rail station
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 4.1 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Oregon City station

13 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

15 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

26 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

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

Hillsboro

#1 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Clackamas

#2 Clackamas

Unincorporated community in Oregon, United States

Population6,965
Coordinates45.4076200, -122.5703700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillsboro (-122.98983, 45.52289)
End: Clackamas (-122.57037, 45.40762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $5.59
Round trip
$11.19
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.59 $11.19
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.03 $12.06
Premium $5.57 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $6.37 $7.19 $14.39

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 Hillsboro and Clackamas. The current time is 22:22:13.

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.