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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.74 mi
00h 42m
Flight
20.18 mi
32.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.18 mi
Kilometers
32.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.74 mi
Kilometers
39.81 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM PDT
Return by in Hillsboro
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-04-22T22:22
Arrive Lafayette
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hillsboro
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Gaston
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Hillsboro
12.4 mi
00h 21m
To Lafayette
12.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Bald Peak Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Bald Peak Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Bald Peak Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest Bald Peak Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northeast Albertson Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Northeast Albertson Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast North Valley Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Northeast North Valley Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Yamhill-Newberg Highway

    3091 ft · 48 sec · Yamhill-Newberg Highway

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Northeast Kuehne Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Kuehne Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Northeast Hendricks Road

    134 m · 12 sec · Northeast Hendricks Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    571 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast Abbey Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Northeast Abbey Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Bridge Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    132 m · 19 sec · East 3rd Street

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
5.02 mi · 20%
Southwest Bald Peak Road
4.91 mi · 20%
Northeast North Valley Road
3.81 mi · 15%
Northeast Abbey Road
3.28 mi · 13%
Northeast Albertson Road
2.96 mi · 12%
Northeast Kuehne Road
1.74 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
20.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
00h 21m from Hillsboro
Leave By
7:06 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gaston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department

McMinnville , OR
230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Manning, Oregon

25 mi away
47000 Highway 26
BUS

Portland, OR

37 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
BUS

Woodburn, OR

38 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 20.18 mi (32.48 km).

Hillsboro

#1 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

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

#2 Lafayette

City in Oregon, USA

Population4,258
Coordinates45.2442800, -123.1148300
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillsboro (-122.98983, 45.52289)
End: Lafayette (-123.11483, 45.24428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $4.31
Round trip
$8.61
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsboro and Lafayette. The current time is 22:22:52.

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.