How far is Hillsboro, OR from Vale, OR?
The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Vale, OR is about 408.6 miles (657.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301.6 miles (485.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsboro and Vale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Vale.
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Start on North 1st Avenue
118 m · 17 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast Lincoln Street
1.3 km · 3 min · Northeast Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Cornell Road
2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Cornell Road
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Turn left onto Northeast Brookwood Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Brookwood Parkway
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Turn right onto Northeast Evergreen Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast Evergreen Parkway
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Turn left onto Northeast Imbrie Drive
2190 ft · 48 sec · Northeast Imbrie Drive
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Turn left onto Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
997 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
1721 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Continue on Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
1189 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
2616 ft · 45 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge
2330 ft · 40 sec · Marquam Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
206.7 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 201: Ontario, Vale
1362 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Yturri Memorial Beltline
2.3 mi · 3 min · Yturri Memorial Beltline
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Continue on Olds Ferry–Ontario Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Olds Ferry–Ontario Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Central Oregon Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Central Oregon Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Oregon Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Central Oregon Highway
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Continue on Washington Street East
2037 ft · 31 sec · Washington Street East
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Turn left onto Glenn Street North
60 m · 3 sec · Glenn Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glenn Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro and Vale.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Old Oregon Trail Highway
Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
207 mi · 03h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny near Vale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Vale?
The road trip is about 408.6 miles (657.5 km) and usually takes 07h 41m 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?
Stanfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.9 miles from Hillsboro and 204.6 miles from Vale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 301.6 miles (485.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 107 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 $71.39 one way or $142.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hillsboro and Vale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny near Vale.
Stop Ideas Near Stanfield
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 Stanfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Vale. Straight-line distance: 301.54 mi (485.28 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 Vale
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,806 |
| Coordinates | 43.9821100, -117.2382300 |
| Altitude | 684 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vale (-117.23823, 43.98211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 658 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 05m |
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 | $71.39 | $142.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $76.97 | $153.95 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $80.26 | $160.52 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $91.80 | $183.60 |
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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