How far is Myrtle Creek, OR from Hillsboro, OR?

The driving distance from Myrtle Creek, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.06 mi
03h 35m
Flight
173.57 mi
279.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.57 mi
Kilometers
279.34 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.06 mi
Kilometers
325.19 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Tue, May 5, 6:12 PM PDT
Return by in Myrtle Creek
Tue, May 5, 9:48 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Creek
2026-05-05T14:36
Arrive Hillsboro
Tue, May 5, 6:12 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Myrtle Creek
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Harrisburg
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Myrtle Creek
100.7 mi
01h 47m
To Hillsboro
101.3 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Creek and Hillsboro.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Myrtle Creek Connection #3

    635 ft · 11 sec · Myrtle Creek Connection #3

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    871 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    177.3 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road

    1432 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Boones Ferry Road

    48 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road

    1155 ft · 27 sec · Southwest Elligsen Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road

    1456 ft · 43 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southwest Day Street

    2991 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Day Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

    2175 ft · 49 sec · Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Basalt Creek Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Basalt Creek Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest 124th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southwest 124th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Roy Rogers Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

    2831 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 1st Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
177 mi · 88%
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
9.51 mi · 5%
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.82 mi · 2%
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.88 mi · 1%
Southwest 124th Avenue
1.57 mi · 1%
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

177 mi · 03h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
173.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrisburg
01h 47m from Myrtle Creek
Leave By
9:48 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Myrtle Creek 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 Myrtle Creek to Hillsboro?

The road trip is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Myrtle Creek and 101.3 miles from Hillsboro.

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

The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.30 one way or $70.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harrisburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

25 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

26 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

33 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Creek and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 173.57 mi (279.34 km).

Myrtle Creek

#1 Myrtle Creek

City in Oregon, USA

Population3,486
Coordinates43.0201200, -123.2931200
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-123.293739, 43.020421)
End: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.13 gal
26.99 L · about $35.30
Round trip
$70.60
14.26 gal · 53.98 L
Estimated CO2
63.4 kg one way
Round trip: 126.7 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $35.30 $70.60
Mid-grade $5.34 $38.06 $76.12
Premium $5.57 $39.69 $79.37
Diesel $6.37 $45.39 $90.78

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Myrtle Creek and Hillsboro. The current time is 14:36:32.

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.