How far is Hillsboro, OR from Columbia City, OR?
The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Columbia City, OR is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsboro and Columbia City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Columbia City.
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Start on North 1st Avenue
118 m · 17 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast Lincoln Street
1.3 km · 3 min · Northeast Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Cornell Road
2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Cornell Road
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Turn left onto Northeast Brookwood Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Brookwood Parkway
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Turn right onto Northeast Evergreen Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast Evergreen Parkway
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Turn left onto Northeast Imbrie Drive
2190 ft · 48 sec · Northeast Imbrie Drive
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Turn left onto Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
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Continue on Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Saint Helens Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
1446 ft · 39 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
10 mi · 16 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Turn right onto I Street
1142 ft · 41 sec · I Street
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Turn right onto Front Place
8 m · 1 sec · Front Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro and Columbia City.
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.
Lower Columbia River Highway
Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
9.99 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hillsboro and Rain Showers near Columbia City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Columbia City?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Scappoose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Hillsboro and 16 miles from Columbia City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:38 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Hillsboro and Rain Showers near Columbia City.
Stop Ideas Near Scappoose
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Hillsboro Civic Center
St Helens Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scappoose.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Columbia City. Straight-line distance: 26.86 mi (43.23 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 Columbia City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,022 |
| Coordinates | 45.8901100, -122.8070500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia City (-122.80705, 45.89011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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