How far is Lents, OR from Hillsboro, OR?

The driving distance from Lents, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
32.55 mi
00h 45m
Flight
20.68 mi
33.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.68 mi
Kilometers
33.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.55 mi
Kilometers
52.38 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Thu, Oct 15, 12:28 PM PDT
Return by in Lents
Thu, Oct 15, 1:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lents
2026-10-15T11:43
Arrive Hillsboro
Thu, Oct 15, 12:28 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM PDT

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

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

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
West Slope
OR

Unincorporated suburb of Portland, in Washington County, Oregon, U.

From Lents
14 mi
00h 22m
To Hillsboro
18.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
78°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Foster Road

    4 m · 6 sec · Southeast Foster Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    73 m · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

    834 ft · 43 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 205 North: Seattle, The Dalles

    1589 ft · 43 sec · Southeast 96th Avenue

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West, US 30 West: Portland

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Banfield Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Banfield Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1906 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

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

    80 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    1804 ft · 31 sec · Stadium Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26 West: Beaverton

    5 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard

    1157 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    62 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northwest Cornell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Cornell Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Northeast Cornell Road

    5.1 mi · 11 min · Northeast Cornell Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Northeast Cornell Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast Cornell Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    70 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · North 1st Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lents 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Cornell Road
5.77 mi · 18%
US 26 West
4.97 mi · 15%
Banfield Freeway
4.75 mi · 15%
Northwest Sunset Highway
3.06 mi · 9%
Northwest Cornell Road
1.68 mi · 5%
Southeast 96th Avenue
1.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Cornell Road

Continue on Northeast Cornell Road

5.09 mi · 00h 11m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Slope
00h 22m from Lents
Leave By
7:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lents and Sunny near Hillsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

West Slope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Lents and 18.5 miles from Hillsboro.

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

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 7:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Slope

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 West Slope and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 2.4 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 2.1 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

Lake Oswego Fire Dept. Station 214

Lake Oswego , OR
300 B Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Fire station
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Oregon-Washington Bridge

Vancouver , WA
I-5 Bridge, I-5, Vancouver, WA 98660
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Slope.

BUS

Portland, OR

8 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

16 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

20 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lents and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 20.68 mi (33.28 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Lents

Situated within the Johnson Creek watershed in southeastern Portland, Oregon, this neighborhood lies at an elevation of approximately 213 feet in Multnomah County.

Population0
Coordinates45.4798400, -122.5673100
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast Foster Road (-122.567496, 45.479508)
End: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.35 L · about $5.74
Round trip
$11.47
2.3 gal · 8.7 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.99 $5.74 $11.47
Mid-grade $5.25 $6.04 $12.08
Premium $5.56 $6.39 $12.78
Diesel $6.75 $7.76 $15.51

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lents and Hillsboro. The current time is 11:43:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.