How far is Lincoln City, OR from Hillsboro, OR?
The driving distance from Lincoln City, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln City and Hillsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln City and Hillsboro.
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Start on Southwest Fleet Avenue
1819 ft · 55 sec · Southwest Fleet Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oregon Coast Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto Northeast 14th Street
3121 ft · 1 min · Northeast 14th Street
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Continue on Northeast West Devils Lake Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Northeast West Devils Lake Road
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Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1990 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Salmon River Highway
26.8 mi · 38 min · Salmon River Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Salmon River Highway
17.3 mi · 24 min · Salmon River Highway
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Continue on Southwest Baker Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest Baker Street
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Continue on Southeast Baker Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Baker Street
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Turn slight left onto Northeast Baker Street
3146 ft · 1 min · Northeast Baker Street
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Continue on Westside Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Westside Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Meadow Lake Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Northwest Meadow Lake Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1728 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Yamhill Street
2623 ft · 1 min · North Yamhill Street
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Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on South Maple Street
2671 ft · 2 min · South Maple Street
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Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
7.6 mi · 11 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Front Street
2059 ft · 58 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Turn right onto Pacific Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on Baseline Street
2 mi · 5 min · Baseline Street
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Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Southwest Baseline Street
686 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Baseline Street
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Continue on Southwest Oak Street
1239 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Oak Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
792 ft · 20 sec · Southwest Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left 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 Lincoln City 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.
Salmon River Highway
Continue on Salmon River Highway
26.8 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Lincoln City 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 Lincoln City to Hillsboro?
The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Lincoln City and 41.3 miles from Hillsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.36 one way or $28.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Lincoln City and Mostly Sunny near Hillsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Sheridan
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 Sheridan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln City and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 63.44 mi (102.09 km).
#1 Lincoln City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.9581600, -124.0178900 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $14.36 | $28.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
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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