How far is Hillsboro, OR from Gladstone, OR?

The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Gladstone, OR is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
30.09 mi
00h 50m
Flight
21.52 mi
34.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.52 mi
Kilometers
34.63 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.09 mi
Kilometers
48.42 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gladstone
Sat, Apr 25, 2:41 PM PDT
Return by in Hillsboro
Sat, Apr 25, 3:32 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-04-25T13:51
Arrive Gladstone
Sat, Apr 25, 2:41 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Tigard
OR

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

From Hillsboro
15 mi
00h 25m
To Gladstone
15 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E: Downtown, Oregon City, Gladstone

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on OR 99E North: Gladstone, Portland

    55 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto McLoughlin Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · McLoughlin Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Dartmouth Street

    2264 ft · 1 min · West Dartmouth Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Portland Avenue

    50 m · 7 sec · Portland Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Portland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
9.26 mi · 31%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
5.03 mi · 17%
I 5 South
3.36 mi · 11%
McLoughlin Boulevard
0.91 mi · 3%
Southeast Oak Street
0.74 mi · 2%
Southwest Farmington Road
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

8.66 mi · 00h 17m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
21.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tigard
00h 25m from Hillsboro
Leave By
4:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hillsboro and Sunny near Gladstone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Tigard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Hillsboro and 15 miles from Gladstone.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hillsboro and Sunny near Gladstone.

Stop Ideas Near Tigard

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 Tigard and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 7.4 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 6.7 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 6.9 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 3.7 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 Tigard.

BUS

Portland, OR

13 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

13 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Oregon City station

16 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Vancouver station

23 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Gladstone. Straight-line distance: 21.52 mi (34.63 km).

Hillsboro

#1 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

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

#2 Gladstone

City in Oregon, USA

Population12,418
Coordinates45.3806800, -122.5948100
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillsboro (-122.98983, 45.52289)
End: Gladstone (-122.59481, 45.38068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.02 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.50
2.12 gal · 8.04 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.25 $10.50
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.66 $11.32
Premium $5.57 $5.90 $11.80
Diesel $6.37 $6.75 $13.50

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsboro and Gladstone. The current time is 13:51:00.

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.