How far is Hillsboro, OR from Sweet Home, OR?
The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Sweet Home, OR is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Keokuk County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsboro and Sweet Home.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Sweet Home.
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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
2456 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
57.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
1736 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
923 ft · 17 sec · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
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Continue on Highway 34 Southeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 34 Southeast
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Continue on Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
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Turn right onto Denny School Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Denny School Road
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Continue on Airport Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Airport Drive
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Continue on South Airport Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Airport Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1383 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Santiam Highway
12.3 mi · 18 min · South Santiam Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2025 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro and Sweet Home.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
57.4 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny near Sweet Home.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Sweet Home?
The road trip is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Hayesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Hillsboro and 51.4 miles from Sweet Home.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.92 one way or $35.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny near Sweet Home.
Stop Ideas Near Hayesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
Woodburn City Hall
Council Chambers City of Keizer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hayesville.
Salem station
Woodburn, OR
Albany station
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Sweet Home. Straight-line distance: 78.73 mi (126.71 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 Sweet Home
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,021 |
| Coordinates | 44.3976200, -122.7362000 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sweet Home (-122.7362, 44.39762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $17.92 | $35.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $19.32 | $38.65 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $20.15 | $40.30 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $23.04 | $46.09 |
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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