How far is Hillsboro, OR from Lafayette, OR?
The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Lafayette, OR is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsboro and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Lafayette.
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Start on North 1st Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North 1st Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest Bald Peak Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Bald Peak Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Bald Peak Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest Bald Peak Road
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Turn right onto Northeast Albertson Road
3 mi · 5 min · Northeast Albertson Road
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Turn left onto Northeast North Valley Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Northeast North Valley Road
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Continue on Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Yamhill-Newberg Highway
3091 ft · 48 sec · Yamhill-Newberg Highway
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Turn slight left onto Northeast Kuehne Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Kuehne Road
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Continue on Northeast Hendricks Road
134 m · 12 sec · Northeast Hendricks Road
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Turn left
571 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on Northeast Abbey Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Northeast Abbey Road
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Continue on North Bridge Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Bridge Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
132 m · 19 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro and Lafayette.
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.
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
5.02 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Hillsboro and Light Rain Likely near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Hillsboro and 12.4 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.31 one way or $8.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Hillsboro and Light Rain Likely near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Gaston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gaston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 20.18 mi (32.48 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 Lafayette
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 4,258 |
| Coordinates | 45.2442800, -123.1148300 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lafayette (-123.11483, 45.24428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.64 | $9.29 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
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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