How far is Jefferson, OR from Hillsboro, OR?

The driving distance from Jefferson, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.23 mi
01h 27m
Flight
55.51 mi
89.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.51 mi
Kilometers
89.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.23 mi
Kilometers
103.37 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Sat, May 2, 10:23 AM PDT
Return by in Jefferson
Sat, May 2, 11:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-05-02T08:55
Arrive Hillsboro
Sat, May 2, 10:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Woodburn
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Jefferson
34.8 mi
00h 43m
To Hillsboro
29.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    2779 ft · 1 min · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Jefferson Highway Southeast

    5 mi · 7 min · Jefferson Highway Southeast

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    40.9 mi · 48 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road

    1432 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Boones Ferry Road

    48 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road

    1155 ft · 27 sec · Southwest Elligsen Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road

    1456 ft · 43 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southwest Day Street

    2991 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Day Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

    2175 ft · 49 sec · Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Basalt Creek Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Basalt Creek Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest 124th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southwest 124th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Roy Rogers Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

    2831 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 1st Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jefferson Highway Southeast
46.1 mi · 72%
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
9.51 mi · 15%
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.82 mi · 8%
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.88 mi · 3%
Southwest 124th Avenue
1.57 mi · 2%
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jefferson Highway Southeast

Merge slight left

40.9 mi · 00h 48m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
55.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodburn
00h 43m from Jefferson
Leave By
3:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jefferson 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 Jefferson to Hillsboro?

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Woodburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Jefferson and 29.4 miles from Hillsboro.

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

The direct path is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodburn

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

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

2 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

27 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

32 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 55.51 mi (89.34 km).

Jefferson

#1 Jefferson

City in Marion County, Texas, USA

Population3,386
Coordinates44.7195700, -123.0103700
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: North 2nd Street (-123.010237, 44.71957)
End: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.58 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.48
4.54 gal · 17.16 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $11.24 $22.48
Mid-grade $5.34 $12.12 $24.23
Premium $5.57 $12.63 $25.27
Diesel $6.37 $14.45 $28.90

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson and Hillsboro. The current time is 08:55:41.

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.