How far is Lafayette, OR from Hillsboro, OR?

The driving distance from Lafayette, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.74 mi
00h 36m
Flight
20.18 mi
32.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.18 mi
Kilometers
32.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.74 mi
Kilometers
39.81 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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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 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM PDT
Return by in Lafayette
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-22T22:18
Arrive Hillsboro
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Gaston
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Lafayette
12.4 mi
00h 18m
To Hillsboro
12.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 13 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 Lafayette and Hillsboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    132 m · 21 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Bridge Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast Abbey Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northeast Abbey Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Hendricks Road

    134 m · 7 sec · Northeast Hendricks Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Kuehne Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Kuehne Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Yamhill-Newberg Highway

    3091 ft · 52 sec · Yamhill-Newberg Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Northeast North Valley Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Northeast North Valley Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northeast Albertson Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Northeast Albertson Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Bald Peak Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Southwest Bald Peak Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Southwest Bald Peak Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Bald Peak Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 1st Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
5.02 mi · 20%
Southwest Bald Peak Road
4.91 mi · 20%
Northeast North Valley Road
3.81 mi · 15%
Northeast Abbey Road
3.39 mi · 14%
Northeast Albertson Road
2.96 mi · 12%
Northeast Kuehne Road
1.74 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Hillsboro Highway

Turn left onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway

5.02 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
20.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
00h 18m from Lafayette
Leave By
7:18 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Lafayette 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 Lafayette to Hillsboro?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Lafayette and 12.4 miles from Hillsboro.

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

The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.31 one way or $8.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gaston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department

McMinnville , OR
230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gaston.

BUS

Manning, Oregon

25 mi away
47000 Highway 26
BUS

Portland, OR

37 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
BUS

Woodburn, OR

38 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 20.18 mi (32.48 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

City in Oregon, USA

Population4,258
Coordinates45.2442800, -123.1148300
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-123.11492, 45.244084)
End: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $4.31
Round trip
$8.61
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.31 $8.61
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.64 $9.29
Premium $5.57 $4.84 $9.68
Diesel $6.37 $5.54 $11.08

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Hillsboro. The current time is 22:18:08.

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.