How far is Irrigon, OR from Hillsboro, OR?

The driving distance from Irrigon, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.23 mi
03h 13m
Flight
170.73 mi
274.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.73 mi
Kilometers
274.76 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.23 mi
Kilometers
314.19 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Wed, Apr 22, 7:41 PM PDT
Return by in Irrigon
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irrigon
2026-04-22T16:28
Arrive Hillsboro
Wed, Apr 22, 7:41 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irrigon
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chenoweth
OR

Unincorporated community in Oregon

From Irrigon
95.9 mi
01h 36m
To Hillsboro
99.4 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
17 to 24 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Columbia River Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward Columbia River Highway

    158.8 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Columbia River Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center

    1906 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem

    80 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton

    1804 ft · 31 sec · Stadium Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26 West: Beaverton

    5 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard

    1157 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    62 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest Cornell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Cornell Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast Cornell Road

    5.1 mi · 11 min · Northeast Cornell Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast Cornell Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast Cornell Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    70 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · North 1st Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irrigon 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
166 mi · 85%
Banfield Freeway
6.75 mi · 3%
Northeast Cornell Road
5.77 mi · 3%
US 26 West
4.97 mi · 3%
Northwest Sunset Highway
3.06 mi · 2%
Northwest Cornell Road
1.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Take the ramp straight toward Columbia River Highway

159 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
170.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chenoweth
01h 36m from Irrigon
Leave By
10:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Irrigon and Light Rain Likely near Hillsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Chenoweth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Irrigon and 99.4 miles from Hillsboro.

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

The direct path is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.11 one way or $68.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Irrigon and Light Rain Likely near Hillsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Chenoweth

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

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

BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

6 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

20 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
RAIL

Wishram

22 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Hood River, Oregon

23 mi away
600 E. Marina Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irrigon and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 170.73 mi (274.76 km).

Irrigon

#1 Irrigon

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,799
Coordinates45.8956900, -119.4914100
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Avenue (-119.491452, 45.895805)
End: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.08 L · about $34.11
Round trip
$68.22
13.78 gal · 52.16 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $34.11 $68.22
Mid-grade $5.34 $36.78 $73.56
Premium $5.57 $38.35 $76.70
Diesel $6.37 $43.86 $87.72

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Irrigon and Hillsboro. The current time is 16:28:08.

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.