How far is Hillsboro, OR from Irrigon, OR?
The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Irrigon, OR is about 193.2 miles (311 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Oregon
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsboro and Irrigon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Irrigon.
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Start on North 1st Avenue
118 m · 17 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast Lincoln Street
1.3 km · 3 min · Northeast Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Cornell Road
2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Cornell Road
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Turn left onto Northeast Brookwood Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Brookwood Parkway
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Turn right onto Northeast Evergreen Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast Evergreen Parkway
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Turn left onto Northeast Imbrie Drive
2190 ft · 48 sec · Northeast Imbrie Drive
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Turn left onto Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
997 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
1721 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Continue on Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
1189 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
2616 ft · 45 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge
2330 ft · 40 sec · Marquam Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 730: Irrigon
7.5 mi · 11 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on South Main Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro and Irrigon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hillsboro and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Irrigon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Irrigon?
The road trip is about 193.2 miles (311 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Chenoweth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Hillsboro and 96.8 miles from Irrigon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 9:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.77 one way or $67.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hillsboro and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Irrigon.
Stop Ideas Near Chenoweth
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 Chenoweth.
The Dalles, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Wishram
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Irrigon. Straight-line distance: 170.73 mi (274.76 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 Irrigon
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,799 |
| Coordinates | 45.8956900, -119.4914100 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Irrigon (-119.49141, 45.89569)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $33.77 | $67.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $36.41 | $72.81 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $37.96 | $75.92 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $43.42 | $86.83 |
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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