How far is Hillsboro, OR from Dunes City, OR?
The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Dunes City, OR is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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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Flight Distance
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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 04h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Benton County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsboro and Dunes City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Dunes City.
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Start on North 1st Avenue
24 m · 7 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Southwest Main Street
145 m · 13 sec · Southwest Main Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Baseline Street
1938 ft · 44 sec · Southwest Baseline Street
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Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Baseline Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Baseline Street
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Continue on North Adair Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Adair Street
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
2160 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn left onto Tualatin Valley Highway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Front Street
2059 ft · 58 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
7.6 mi · 11 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on North Maple Street
2671 ft · 2 min · North Maple Street
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Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on North Yamhill Street
2623 ft · 1 min · North Yamhill Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1728 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Northwest Meadow Lake Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Northwest Meadow Lake Road
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Turn left onto Westside Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Westside Road
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Continue on Northeast Baker Street
3146 ft · 1 min · Northeast Baker Street
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Pacific Highway West
61 m · 5 sec · Northeast Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Northeast Adams Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on Southwest Baker Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest Baker Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Baker Street
1510 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Baker Street
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Continue on Pacific Highway West
4.9 mi · 6 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on North Trade Street
1.2 km · 55 sec · North Trade Street
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Continue on Pacific Highway West
12.6 mi · 15 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Main Street
1961 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South Pacific Highway West
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West
30 m · 1 sec · South Pacific Highway West
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Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Pacific Avenue North
1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue North
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Continue on South Pacific Highway West
18.9 mi · 24 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Northwest 4th Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest 4th Street
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Merge slight left onto Southwest 3rd Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · Southwest 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 99
12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 99
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Continue on North 5th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
1203 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street
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Continue on Territorial Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Territorial Highway
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Continue on Territorial Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Territorial Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 36
8.4 mi · 12 min · Highway 36
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Turn left onto Poodle Creek Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Poodle Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 126
26.5 mi · 36 min · Highway 126
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Turn left onto Highway 126
14.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 126
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Merge slight right onto Oregon Coast Highway
6.5 mi · 11 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn left onto Pacific Avenue
1446 ft · 40 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto Lake Boulevard
583 ft · 16 sec · Lake Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro and Dunes City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 126
At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 126
26.5 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Hillsboro and Chance Light Rain near Dunes City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Dunes City?
The road trip is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Corvallis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Hillsboro and 82.8 miles from Dunes City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 8:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.91 one way or $57.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Hillsboro and Chance Light Rain near Dunes City.
Stop Ideas Near Corvallis
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 Corvallis.
Corvallis, Oregon
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Salem station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Dunes City. Straight-line distance: 126.05 mi (202.86 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 Dunes City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 43.8831800, -124.1151200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunes City (-124.11512, 43.88318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $28.91 | $57.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.17 | $62.35 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $32.51 | $65.01 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $37.18 | $74.35 |
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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