How far is Hillsboro, OR from Lowell, OR?

The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Lowell, OR is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
134.25 mi
02h 52m
Flight
111.32 mi
179.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.32 mi
Kilometers
179.15 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.25 mi
Kilometers
216.05 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Tue, May 12, 6:41 PM PDT
Return by in Hillsboro
Tue, May 12, 9:34 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-05-12T15:49
Arrive Lowell
Tue, May 12, 6:41 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Jefferson
OR

City in Marion County, Texas, USA

From Hillsboro
67.1 mi
01h 26m
To Lowell
67.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    97.3 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls

    13.3 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jasper-Lowell Road

    1450 ft · 27 sec · Jasper-Lowell Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pioneer Street

    2196 ft · 1 min · Pioneer Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    842 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
97.3 mi · 73%
OR 58
13.6 mi · 10%
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
9.51 mi · 7%
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.84 mi · 4%
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi · 1%
Southwest 124th Avenue
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Salem

97.3 mi · 01h 54m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
111.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
01h 26m from Hillsboro
Leave By
12:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hillsboro and Partly Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Hillsboro and 67.1 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 12:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.47 one way or $46.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jefferson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Albany station

12 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
RAIL

Salem station

24 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

26 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
BUS

Woodburn, OR

49 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 111.32 mi (179.15 km).

Hillsboro

#1 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

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

#2 Lowell

City in Lane County, Oregon, United States

Population1,197
Coordinates43.9184600, -122.7836800
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillsboro (-122.98983, 45.52289)
End: Lowell (-122.78368, 43.91846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.93 L · about $23.47
Round trip
$46.94
9.48 gal · 35.86 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $23.47 $46.94
Mid-grade $5.34 $25.30 $50.60
Premium $5.57 $26.38 $52.77
Diesel $6.37 $30.17 $60.35

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsboro and Lowell. The current time is 15:49:12.

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.