How far is Hillsboro, OR from Clatskanie, OR?

The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Clatskanie, OR is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
59.91 mi
01h 30m
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
59.91 mi
Kilometers
96.41 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clatskanie
Tue, Jun 2, 1:55 PM PDT
Return by in Hillsboro
Tue, Jun 2, 3:25 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-06-02T12:25
Arrive Clatskanie
Tue, Jun 2, 1:55 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Vernonia
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Hillsboro
30 mi
00h 45m
To Clatskanie
30 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Northwest Glencoe Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Northwest Glencoe Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward US 26 West: Seaside

    1065 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Vernonia, Clatskanie

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1272 ft · 40 sec · Maple Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Adams Avenue

    94 m · 12 sec · Adams Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Mist Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mist Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Nehalem Highway North

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Nehalem Highway North

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Nehalem Highway North

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Nehalem Highway North

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Oregon Route 47

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Oregon Route 47

  13. 13

    Continue on Mist-Clatskanie Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Mist-Clatskanie Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    52 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lower Columbia River Highway

    1107 ft · 35 sec · Lower Columbia River Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Nehalem Street

    1261 ft · 35 sec · South Nehalem Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Nehalem Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vernonia
14.4 mi · 24%
Nehalem Highway North
14.2 mi · 24%
Northwest Sunset Highway
11.4 mi · 19%
Oregon Route 47
8.66 mi · 14%
Northwest Glencoe Road
4.37 mi · 7%
Mist-Clatskanie Highway
3.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Vernonia

Turn slight right onto Vernonia, Clatskanie

14.4 mi · 00h 20m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernonia
00h 45m from Hillsboro
Leave By
3:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hillsboro and Sunny near Clatskanie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 30 miles from Hillsboro and 30 miles from Clatskanie.

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 3:30 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 Hillsboro and Sunny near Clatskanie.

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 Hillsboro and Clatskanie. Straight-line distance: 41.3 mi (66.47 km).

Hillsboro

#1 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

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

#2 Clatskanie

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,832
Coordinates46.1012200, -123.2067900
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillsboro (-122.98983, 45.52289)
End: Clatskanie (-123.20679, 46.10122)

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 Hillsboro and Clatskanie. The current time is 12:25:12.

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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.