How far is Hillsboro, OR from Shady Cove, OR?
The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Shady Cove, OR is about 262 miles (421.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsboro and Shady Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Shady Cove.
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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
7.7 mi · 10 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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Continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
3033 ft · 55 sec · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Roy Rogers Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1526 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Roy Rogers Road
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Continue on Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southwest 124th Avenue
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Continue on Basalt Creek Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Basalt Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
2175 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
2991 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Day Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
1235 ft · 32 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
187.5 mi · 3 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Canyonville, Days Creek
1321 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
767 ft · 17 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto Southeast Main Street
158 m · 16 sec · Southeast Main Street
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Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Street
1 km · 1 min · Southeast 3rd Street
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Continue on Tiller Trail Highway
6.9 mi · 12 min · Tiller Trail Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tiller Trail Highway
41.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Tiller Trail Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Crater Lake Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn left onto Indian Creek Road
40 m · 6 sec · Indian Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indian Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro and Shady Cove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
188 mi · 03h 39m
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 Sunny near Shady Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Shady Cove?
The road trip is about 262 miles (421.7 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?
Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131 miles from Hillsboro and 131 miles from Shady Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 5:24 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.80 one way or $91.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hillsboro and Sunny near Shady Cove.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Surface Lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Eugene Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottage Grove.
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
Eugene–Springfield
Reedsport, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Shady Cove. Straight-line distance: 201.4 mi (324.13 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 Shady Cove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 3,119 |
| Coordinates | 42.6106800, -122.8125400 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shady Cove (-122.81254, 42.61068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $45.80 | $91.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $49.38 | $98.75 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $51.49 | $102.97 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $58.89 | $117.77 |
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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