How far is Hillsboro, OR from Ontario, OR?

The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Ontario, OR is about 394.8 miles (635.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 313 miles (503.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
394.76 mi
07h 26m
Flight
313.07 mi
503.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
313.07 mi
Kilometers
503.84 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
394.76 mi
Kilometers
635.3 km
Drive Time
07h 26m

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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 07h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ontario
Thu, May 28, 9:52 PM MDT
Return by in Hillsboro
Fri, May 29, 4:18 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-05-28T13:26
Arrive Ontario
Thu, May 28, 8:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
07h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:26 PM to 3:56 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsboro
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Hermiston
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Hillsboro
197 mi
03h 43m
To Ontario
197.7 mi
03h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Avenue

    118 m · 17 sec · North 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast Lincoln Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Northeast Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast Cornell Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Cornell Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast Brookwood Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Brookwood Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northeast Evergreen Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast Evergreen Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast Imbrie Drive

    2190 ft · 48 sec · Northeast Imbrie Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Northeast Cornelius Pass Road

    997 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Cornelius Pass Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 26 East: Portland

    1721 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem

    1189 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle

    2616 ft · 45 sec · Stadium Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge

    2330 ft · 40 sec · Marquam Bridge

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport

    1011 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway

    208.8 mi · 3 hr 45 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 BUS: Ontario, T.V.C.C.

    1689 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Idaho Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Oregon Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Oregon Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Oregon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Oregon Trail Highway
209 mi · 53%
Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 40%
Northwest Sunset Highway
6.71 mi · 2%
Banfield Freeway
6.56 mi · 2%
Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 1%
Northeast Cornell Road
1.97 mi
Longest Stretch

Old Oregon Trail Highway

Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway

209 mi · 03h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.8 mi
313 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hermiston
03h 43m from Hillsboro
Leave By
9:08 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny near Ontario.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 394.8 miles (635.3 km) and usually takes 07h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hermiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197 miles from Hillsboro and 197.7 miles from Ontario.

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

The direct path is about 313 miles (503.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.8 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.97 one way or $137.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hillsboro and Ontario, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hermiston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hermiston, 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 Hermiston.

BUS

Pendleton, Oregon

43 mi away
320 SW Court Street
RAIL

Pasco Intermodal Train Station

47 mi away
535 North 1st Avenue
BUS

Walla Walla, WA

77 mi away
108 West Main Street
BUS

La Grande, Oregon

110 mi away
63276 Oregon Highway 203

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Ontario. Straight-line distance: 313.07 mi (503.84 km).

Hillsboro

#1 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

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

#2 Ontario

City in Oregon, USA

Population11,140
Coordinates44.0265500, -116.9629400
Altitude656
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillsboro (-122.98983, 45.52289)
End: Ontario (-116.96294, 44.02655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 635 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.93 gal
52.73 L · about $68.97
Round trip
$137.93
27.86 gal · 105.46 L
Estimated CO2
123.8 kg one way
Round trip: 247.6 kg / 546 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $68.97 $137.93
Mid-grade $5.34 $74.36 $148.72
Premium $5.57 $77.53 $155.07
Diesel $6.37 $88.68 $177.36

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 28, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hillsboro, OR and Ontario, OR. The current time in Hillsboro is 13:26:16, although it is 14:26:16 in Ontario.

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.