How far is Hillsboro, OR from Independence, OR?
The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Independence, OR is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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 01h 26m.
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 Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Independence.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Turn left onto Hoffman Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hoffman Road
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Turn right onto North Gun Club Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Gun Club Road
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Turn left onto Monmouth Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Monmouth Street
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Turn left
8 m · 2 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 Independence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pacific Highway West
Continue on Pacific Highway West
12.6 mi · 00h 15m
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 Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Independence?
The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
McMinnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Hillsboro and 29 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near McMinnville
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 McMinnville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Independence. Straight-line distance: 47.39 mi (76.26 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 Independence
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,871 |
| Coordinates | 44.8512300, -123.1867700 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Independence (-123.18677, 44.85123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $11.35 | $22.71 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $12.99 | $25.97 |
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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