How far is Hillsboro, OR from Joseph, OR?
The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Joseph, OR is about 349.4 miles (562.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 07h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsboro and Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Joseph.
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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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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
94.3 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1156 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Island Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Island Avenue
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Continue on West 1st Street
1821 ft · 38 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto North McAlister Road
1489 ft · 25 sec · North McAlister Road
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Turn straight onto Wallowa Lake Highway
9.3 mi · 14 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on Ruckman Avenue
2463 ft · 42 sec · Ruckman Avenue
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on State Highway 82
1873 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on South 8th Avenue
2947 ft · 52 sec · South 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto Albany Street
1608 ft · 27 sec · Albany Street
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
13.2 mi · 20 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on State Highway 82
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
10.9 mi · 16 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on North Madison Street
614 ft · 10 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 82
137 m · 8 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on West 1st Street
2337 ft · 40 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn slight right onto East Highway 82
7.2 mi · 11 min · East Highway 82
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Continue on State Street
1.4 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on State Highway 82
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on West North Street
2332 ft · 39 sec · West North Street
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Turn right onto North River Street
2222 ft · 39 sec · North River Street
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Turn slight left onto Wallowa Lake Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2299 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Wallowa Avenue
23 m · 2 sec · East Wallowa Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Wallowa Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro and Joseph.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Light Rain Likely leaving Hillsboro and Rain And Snow near Joseph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Joseph?
The road trip is about 349.4 miles (562.3 km) and usually takes 07h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boardman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.4 miles from Hillsboro and 175 miles from Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 70 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.05 one way or $122.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Hillsboro and Rain And Snow near Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Boardman
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 Boardman.
Pasco Intermodal Train Station
Pendleton, Oregon
Wishram
Walla Walla, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Joseph. Straight-line distance: 279.44 mi (449.72 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 Joseph
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,111 |
| Coordinates | 45.3543200, -117.2296100 |
| Altitude | 1276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Joseph (-117.22961, 45.35432)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 562 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $61.05 | $122.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $65.82 | $131.64 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $68.63 | $137.26 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $78.49 | $156.99 |
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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