How far is Rainier, OR from Hillsboro, OR?
The driving distance from Rainier, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rainier and Hillsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rainier and Hillsboro.
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Start on East 1st Street
14 m · 6 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto East B Street
26.1 mi · 39 min · East B Street
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
1446 ft · 39 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Northwest Saint Helens Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
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Continue on Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
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Turn right onto Northeast Imbrie Drive
2190 ft · 50 sec · Northeast Imbrie Drive
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Turn right onto Northeast Evergreen Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast Evergreen Parkway
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Turn left onto Northeast Brookwood Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Brookwood Parkway
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Turn right onto Northeast Cornell Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Northeast Cornell Road
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Continue on Northeast Cornell Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast Cornell Road
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Turn slight right
70 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right 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 Rainier and Hillsboro.
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.
East B Street
Turn right onto East B Street
26.1 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rainier 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 Rainier to Hillsboro?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Scappoose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Rainier and 25.7 miles from Hillsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rainier and Mostly Sunny near Hillsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Scappoose
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
St Helens Public Works Department
Clark County Parks
Scappoose Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scappoose.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rainier and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 39.2 mi (63.09 km).
#1 Rainier
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,021 |
| Coordinates | 46.0890000, -122.9359400 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $8.66 | $17.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
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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