How far is Oregon City, OR from Hillsboro, OR?

The driving distance from Oregon City, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.85 mi
00h 46m
Flight
21.81 mi
35.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.81 mi
Kilometers
35.1 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.85 mi
Kilometers
56.09 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Wed, May 13, 1:24 AM PDT
Return by in Oregon City
Wed, May 13, 2:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oregon City
2026-05-13T00:37
Arrive Hillsboro
Wed, May 13, 1:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oregon City
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Tigard
OR

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

From Oregon City
14.3 mi
00h 23m
To Hillsboro
20.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oregon City and Hillsboro.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    31 m · 10 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Singer Hill Road

    977 ft · 45 sec · Singer Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1003 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Oregon City Bridge

    903 ft · 31 sec · Oregon City Bridge

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Willamette Drive

    687 ft · 20 sec · Willamette Drive

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willamette Drive

    36 m · 3 sec · Willamette Drive

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive

    670 ft · 24 sec · Willamette Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: Salem

    1327 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Portland

    2594 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road

    1215 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

    2106 ft · 1 min · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest Farmington Road

    2737 ft · 1 min · Southwest Farmington Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard

    91 m · 15 sec · Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest Canyon Road

    1031 ft · 27 sec · Southwest Canyon Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Southeast Tualatin Valley Highway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Southeast Tualatin Valley Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Southeast 10th Avenue

    2356 ft · 1 min · Southeast 10th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Southeast Baseline Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Southeast Baseline Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 1st Avenue

    1011 ft · 41 sec · South 1st Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oregon City 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 South
7.87 mi · 23%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
4.75 mi · 14%
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
4.21 mi · 12%
Southeast Tualatin Valley Highway
3.87 mi · 11%
I 5 North
3.49 mi · 10%
Southeast Baseline Street
0.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 205 South

Merge slight left

7.62 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
21.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tigard
00h 23m from Oregon City
Leave By
4:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Oregon 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 Oregon City to Hillsboro?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Tigard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Oregon City and 20.6 miles from Hillsboro.

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

The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Oregon City and Mostly Sunny near Hillsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Tigard

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 Tigard and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 7.2 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 6.5 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
City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson

Portland , OR
Portland, OR 97204
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews Transit station,Bus stop,Light rail station
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 3.3 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Portland, OR

13 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

13 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Oregon City station

16 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Vancouver station

23 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oregon City and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 21.81 mi (35.1 km).

Oregon City

#1 Oregon City

City in Oregon, USA

Population37,339
Coordinates45.3573400, -122.6067600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: 7th Street (-122.606737, 45.357188)
End: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $6.09
Round trip
$12.18
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.09 $12.18
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.57 $13.13
Premium $5.57 $6.85 $13.69
Diesel $6.37 $7.83 $15.66

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Oregon City and Hillsboro. The current time is 00:37:56.

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.