How far is Hillsboro, OR from Happy Valley, OR?

The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Happy Valley, OR is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
32.36 mi
00h 54m
Flight
22.87 mi
36.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.87 mi
Kilometers
36.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.36 mi
Kilometers
52.08 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Happy Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 4:07 AM PDT
Return by in Hillsboro
Sat, Apr 18, 5:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-04-18T03:13
Arrive Happy Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 4:07 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Portland
OR

The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

From Hillsboro
16.2 mi
00h 27m
To Happy Valley
16.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Happy Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Avenue

    118 m · 17 sec · North 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast Lincoln Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Northeast Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast Cornell Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Cornell Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast Brookwood Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Brookwood Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northeast Evergreen Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast Evergreen Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast Imbrie Drive

    2190 ft · 48 sec · Northeast Imbrie Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Northeast Cornelius Pass Road

    997 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Cornelius Pass Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 26 East: Portland

    1721 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem

    1189 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle

    2616 ft · 45 sec · Stadium Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge

    2330 ft · 40 sec · Marquam Bridge

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport

    1011 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Banfield Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205 South: Salem

    1388 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 205 South

    819 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road

    1326 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Southeast 94th Avenue

    87 m · 11 sec · Southeast 94th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

    1420 ft · 42 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road

    3225 ft · 1 min · Southeast Foster Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Southeast 111th Drive

    890 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 111th Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Southeast 112th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast 112th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

    23 m · 1 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

    30 m · 2 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Sunset Highway
6.71 mi · 21%
Banfield Freeway
4.92 mi · 15%
Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 13%
I 205 South
3.5 mi · 11%
Northeast Cornell Road
1.97 mi · 6%
Northeast Brookwood Parkway
1.65 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Sunset Highway

Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

6.71 mi · 00h 09m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 27m from Hillsboro
Leave By
4:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Hillsboro and Chance Light Rain near Happy Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Happy Valley?

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Hillsboro and 16.2 miles from Happy Valley.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Hillsboro and Chance Light Rain near Happy Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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 Portland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 1.8 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 1.4 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

Lake Oswego Fire Dept. Station 214

Lake Oswego , OR
300 B Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Fire station
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Oregon-Washington Bridge

Vancouver , WA
I-5 Bridge, I-5, Vancouver, WA 98660
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portland.

BUS

Portland, OR

550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

12 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

19 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Happy Valley. Straight-line distance: 22.87 mi (36.8 km).

Hillsboro

#1 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Happy Valley

#2 Happy Valley

City in Oregon, USA

Population23,781
Coordinates45.4467900, -122.5303700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillsboro (-122.98983, 45.52289)
End: Happy Valley (-122.53037, 45.44679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.32 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.29
2.28 gal · 8.64 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.64 $11.29
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.09 $12.17
Premium $5.57 $6.35 $12.69
Diesel $6.37 $7.26 $14.51

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsboro and Happy Valley. The current time is 03:13:18.

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.