How far is La Grande, OR from Hillsboro, OR?
The driving distance from La Grande, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 280.3 miles (451.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.1 miles (383.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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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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 04h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Grande and Hillsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Grande and Hillsboro.
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Start on Adams Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Adams Avenue
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Continue on La Grande-Baker Highway
2661 ft · 53 sec · La Grande-Baker Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1783 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight right onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
90.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.3 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
80 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
1.1 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight left toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton
1804 ft · 31 sec · Stadium Freeway
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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 US 26 West: Beaverton
5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
1157 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
62 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Cornell Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Cornell Road
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Continue on Northeast Cornell Road
5.1 mi · 11 min · Northeast Cornell Road
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Continue on Northeast Cornell Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast Cornell Road
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Turn slight right
70 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Grande and Hillsboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving La Grande and Sunny near Hillsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Grande to Hillsboro?
The road trip is about 280.3 miles (451.1 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Rufus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.3 miles from La Grande and 142 miles from Hillsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.1 miles (383.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 7:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.97 one way or $97.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Grande and Sunny near Hillsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Rufus
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 Rufus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Grande and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 238.08 mi (383.15 km).
#1 La Grande
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 13,399 |
| Coordinates | 45.3245800, -118.0877200 |
| Altitude | 846 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillsboro
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
| Population | 110,985 |
| Coordinates | 45.5228900, -122.9898300 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $48.97 | $97.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $52.79 | $105.59 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $55.05 | $110.10 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $62.96 | $125.92 |
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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