How far is Independence, OR from Hillsboro, OR?

The driving distance from Independence, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.78 mi
01h 25m
Flight
47.39 mi
76.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.39 mi
Kilometers
76.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.78 mi
Kilometers
94.59 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Tue, May 5, 2:40 AM PDT
Return by in Independence
Tue, May 5, 4:06 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Independence
2026-05-05T01:14
Arrive Hillsboro
Tue, May 5, 2:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Independence
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
McMinnville
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Independence
29 mi
00h 42m
To Hillsboro
29.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Monmouth Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Monmouth Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Gun Club Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Gun Club Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoffman Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hoffman Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Pacific Highway West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West

    44 m · 2 sec · South Pacific Highway West

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1961 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Pacific Highway West

    12.6 mi · 15 min · North Pacific Highway West

  10. 10

    Continue on South Trade Street

    1.2 km · 55 sec · South Trade Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Pacific Highway West

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest Baker Street

    1469 ft · 42 sec · Southwest Baker Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest Baker Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest Baker Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast Baker Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Baker Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Northeast Baker Street

    3146 ft · 1 min · Northeast Baker Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Westside Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Westside Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northwest Meadow Lake Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Northwest Meadow Lake Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    1728 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Yamhill Street

    2623 ft · 1 min · North Yamhill Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Maple Street

    2671 ft · 2 min · South Maple Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Front Street

    2059 ft · 58 sec · Front Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Baseline Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Baseline Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Southwest Baseline Street

    686 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Baseline Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Southwest Oak Street

    1239 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Oak Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Southwest Main Street

    792 ft · 20 sec · Southwest Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North 1st Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · North 1st Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tualatin Valley Highway
17.1 mi · 29%
North Pacific Highway West
12.6 mi · 21%
Pacific Highway West
4.88 mi · 8%
Westside Road
4.64 mi · 8%
South Pacific Highway West
4.48 mi · 8%
Baseline Street
2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Pacific Highway West

Continue on North Pacific Highway West

12.6 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
47.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McMinnville
00h 42m from Independence
Leave By
3:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Independence and Mostly Sunny near Hillsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

McMinnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Independence and 29.8 miles from Hillsboro.

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

The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.25 one way or $20.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McMinnville

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

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

26 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

34 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Manning, Oregon

50 mi away
47000 Highway 26
RAIL

Oregon City station

50 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 47.39 mi (76.26 km).

Independence

#1 Independence

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,871
Coordinates44.8512300, -123.1867700
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: (-123.186758, 44.85123)
End: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $10.25
Round trip
$20.50
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $10.25 $20.50
Mid-grade $5.34 $11.05 $22.10
Premium $5.57 $11.52 $23.04
Diesel $6.37 $13.18 $26.36

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Independence and Hillsboro. The current time is 01:14:12.

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.