How far is Mill City, OR from Hillsboro, OR?
The driving distance from Mill City, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 78.3 miles (126 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mill City and Hillsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mill City and Hillsboro.
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Start on South 1st Avenue
774 ft · 15 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Continue on Northwest Alder Street
116 m · 8 sec · Northwest Alder Street
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Turn straight onto Northwest 2nd Avenue
59 m · 9 sec · Northwest 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Santiam Boulevard
3014 ft · 39 sec · Northwest Santiam Boulevard
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Continue on North Santiam Highway
27.8 mi · 33 min · North Santiam Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Portland
32.2 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road
1432 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Boones Ferry Road
48 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road
1155 ft · 27 sec · Southwest Elligsen Road
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Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road
1456 ft · 43 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
2991 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Day Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
2175 ft · 49 sec · Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Basalt Creek Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Basalt Creek Parkway
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Continue on Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southwest 124th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
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Continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Roy Rogers Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
2831 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on South 1st Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South 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 Mill 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.
I 5 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Portland
32.2 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.
Sunny leaving Mill City and Sunny near Hillsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mill City to Hillsboro?
The road trip is about 78.3 miles (126 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Mill City and 36.4 miles from Hillsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 3:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.66 one way or $27.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mill City and Sunny near Hillsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Gervais
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gervais.
Woodburn, OR
Salem station
Oregon City station
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mill City and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 58.69 mi (94.45 km).
#1 Mill City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,968 |
| Coordinates | 44.7540100, -122.4781400 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $13.66 | $27.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $14.73 | $29.47 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $15.36 | $30.72 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $17.57 | $35.14 |
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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