How far is Hillsboro, OR from Kenton, OR?
The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Kenton, OR is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsboro and Kenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Kenton.
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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
4.2 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 405 North: Seattle
2349 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
2776 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 Bypass: Lombard Street West
1023 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto North Lombard Street
975 ft · 32 sec · North Lombard Street
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Turn right onto North Interstate Avenue
1550 ft · 50 sec · North Interstate Avenue
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Turn right onto North Watts Street
46 m · 12 sec · North Watts Street
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Turn left
35 m · 8 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 Kenton.
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.
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.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Hillsboro and Sunny near Kenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Kenton?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cedar Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Hillsboro and 11.4 miles from Kenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.99 one way or $7.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hillsboro and Sunny near Kenton.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Mill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
West Linn City Hall
City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar Mill.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Kenton. Straight-line distance: 15.47 mi (24.89 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 Kenton
Positioned in North Portland within Multnomah County at an elevation of 92 feet, this urban landscape borders the Columbia Slough and Interstate 5.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.5817800, -122.6814900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenton (-122.68149, 45.58178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.99 | $3.99 | $7.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $5.40 | $10.79 |
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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