How far is Hillsboro, OR from Madras, OR?
The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Madras, OR is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Clackamas County, Oregon, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsboro and Madras.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Madras.
-
1
Start on North 1st Avenue
118 m · 17 sec · North 1st Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Northeast Lincoln Street
1.3 km · 3 min · Northeast Lincoln Street
-
3
Turn left onto Northeast Cornell Road
2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Cornell Road
-
4
Turn left onto Northeast Brookwood Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Brookwood Parkway
-
5
Turn right onto Northeast Evergreen Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast Evergreen Parkway
-
6
Turn left onto Northeast Imbrie Drive
2190 ft · 48 sec · Northeast Imbrie Drive
-
7
Turn left onto Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
997 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
-
8
Take the ramp slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
1721 ft · 44 sec
-
9
Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
-
10
Continue on Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
1189 ft · 20 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
2616 ft · 45 sec · Stadium Freeway
-
14
Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge
2330 ft · 40 sec · Marquam Bridge
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
-
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
-
17
Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
-
18
Continue on Columbia River Highway
6.3 mi · 8 min · Columbia River Highway
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
1326 ft · 29 sec
-
20
Turn right onto Northeast 238th Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 238th Drive
-
21
Continue on Northeast 242nd Drive
1985 ft · 47 sec · Northeast 242nd Drive
-
22
Continue on Northeast Hogan Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast Hogan Drive
-
23
Turn slight left onto Northeast Burnside Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast Burnside Road
-
24
Continue on Southeast Mount Hood Highway
3006 ft · 59 sec · Southeast Mount Hood Highway
-
25
Continue on Mount Hood Highway
8.9 mi · 13 min · Mount Hood Highway
-
26
Continue on Pioneer Boulevard
1.5 km · 3 min · Pioneer Boulevard
-
27
Continue on Mount Hood Highway
30.6 mi · 44 min · Mount Hood Highway
-
28
Continue on Warm Springs Highway
46.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway
-
29
Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway
13.2 mi · 19 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway
-
30
Turn left onto Northeast Poplar Street
102 m · 16 sec · Northeast Poplar Street
-
31
At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 6th Street
129 m · 16 sec · Northeast 6th Street
-
32
Turn left onto Northeast Oak Street
77 m · 9 sec · Northeast Oak Street
-
33
Turn right onto Northeast 7th Street
2623 ft · 1 min · Northeast 7th Street
-
34
Turn right onto Southeast E Street
536 ft · 26 sec · Southeast E Street
-
35
At the end of the road, turn right onto 5th Street
122 m · 14 sec · 5th Street
-
36
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro and Madras.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Warm Springs Highway
Continue on Warm Springs Highway
46.7 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny near Madras.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Madras?
The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Hood Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Hillsboro and 69.5 miles from Madras.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.26 one way or $48.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny near Madras.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Hood Village
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 Mount Hood Village.
Oregon City station
Hood River, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Madras. Straight-line distance: 109.61 mi (176.4 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 Madras
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 7,106 |
| Coordinates | 44.6334500, -121.1294900 |
| Altitude | 683 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madras (-121.12949, 44.63345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $24.26 | $48.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $26.16 | $52.31 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $27.27 | $54.55 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $31.19 | $62.39 |
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 13, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.