How far is Hillsboro, OR from Jefferson, OR?

The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Jefferson, OR is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
69.69 mi
01h 34m
Flight
55.51 mi
89.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.51 mi
Kilometers
89.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.69 mi
Kilometers
112.15 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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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 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson
Sat, May 2, 11:55 AM PDT
Return by in Hillsboro
Sat, May 2, 1:30 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-05-02T10:21
Arrive Jefferson
Sat, May 2, 11:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Woodburn
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Hillsboro
34.9 mi
00h 47m
To Jefferson
34.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NNE
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

    3033 ft · 55 sec · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Roy Rogers Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road

    1526 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Roy Rogers Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest 124th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southwest 124th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Basalt Creek Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Basalt Creek Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

    2175 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest Day Street

    2991 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Day Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road

    1235 ft · 32 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Salem

    41.4 mi · 49 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 164: Jefferson

    1153 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jefferson Highway Southeast

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Jefferson Highway Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    2779 ft · 1 min · North 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
41.4 mi · 59%
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
9.51 mi · 14%
Jefferson Highway Southeast
5.1 mi · 7%
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.84 mi · 7%
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi · 3%
Southwest 124th Avenue
1.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Salem

41.4 mi · 00h 49m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
55.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodburn
00h 47m from Hillsboro
Leave By
3:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny near Jefferson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Woodburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Hillsboro and 34.9 miles from Jefferson.

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

The direct path is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny near Jefferson.

Stop Ideas Near Woodburn

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 Woodburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
City of Sherwood Police Department - To Protect and Serve
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

City of Sherwood Police Department - To Protect and Serve

Sherwood , OR
20495 SW Borchers Dr, Sherwood, OR 97140
Rating 3.5/5 13 reviews City government office,Civil police
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

2 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

27 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

32 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 55.51 mi (89.34 km).

Hillsboro

#1 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

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

#2 Jefferson

City in Marion County, Texas, USA

Population3,386
Coordinates44.7195700, -123.0103700
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillsboro (-122.98983, 45.52289)
End: Jefferson (-123.01037, 44.71957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.31 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.36
4.92 gal · 18.62 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $12.18 $24.36
Mid-grade $5.34 $13.13 $26.26
Premium $5.57 $13.69 $27.38
Diesel $6.37 $15.66 $31.32

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsboro and Jefferson. The current time is 10:21:30.

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.