How far is Hillsboro, OR from Cottage Grove, OR?
The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Cottage Grove, OR is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsboro and Cottage Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Cottage Grove.
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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
111.2 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cottage Grove, Dorena Lake
1816 ft · 44 sec · Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3
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Turn slight right onto Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3
64 m · 5 sec · Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3
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Turn slight right onto East Cottage Grove Connector
2452 ft · 1 min · East Cottage Grove Connector
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Turn straight
1 km · 1 min
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro and Cottage Grove.
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
111 mi · 02h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny near Cottage Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Cottage Grove?
The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.6 miles from Hillsboro and 67.5 miles from Cottage Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 12:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.62 one way or $47.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny near Cottage Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Jefferson
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 Jefferson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Cottage Grove. Straight-line distance: 119.25 mi (191.92 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 Cottage Grove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,518 |
| Coordinates | 43.7976200, -123.0595200 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottage Grove (-123.05952, 43.79762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $23.62 | $47.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $25.46 | $50.92 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $26.55 | $53.10 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $30.37 | $60.73 |
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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