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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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.63 mi
01h 06m
Flight
39.2 mi
63.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.2 mi
Kilometers
63.09 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.63 mi
Kilometers
79.87 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Tue, May 5, 4:04 AM PDT
Return by in Rainier
Tue, May 5, 5:11 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rainier
2026-05-05T02:58
Arrive Hillsboro
Tue, May 5, 4:04 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rainier
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
Scappoose
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Rainier
23.9 mi
00h 33m
To Hillsboro
25.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W
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 Rainier and Hillsboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rainier and Hillsboro.

  1. 1

    Start on East 1st Street

    14 m · 6 sec · East 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East B Street

    26.1 mi · 39 min · East B Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    1446 ft · 39 sec · Columbia River Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest Saint Helens Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northwest Cornelius Pass Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Northwest Cornelius Pass Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast Cornelius Pass Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Cornelius Pass Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northeast Imbrie Drive

    2190 ft · 50 sec · Northeast Imbrie Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northeast Evergreen Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast Evergreen Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northeast Brookwood Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Brookwood Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northeast Cornell Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Northeast Cornell Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast Cornell Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast Cornell Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    70 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · North 1st Avenue

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East B Street
26.1 mi · 53%
Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
7.14 mi · 14%
Northwest Saint Helens Road
5.15 mi · 10%
Lower Columbia River Highway
2.09 mi · 4%
Northeast Cornell Road
2.07 mi · 4%
Northeast Brookwood Parkway
1.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
39.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scappoose
00h 33m from Rainier
Leave By
4:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Scappoose and the surrounding midpoint area.
St Helens Public Works Department
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

St Helens Public Works Department

Saint Helens , OR
984 Oregon St, St Helens, OR 97051, United States
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Government office,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14 mi away

Clark County Parks

Vancouver , WA
4700 NE 78th St Bldg. G, Vancouver, WA 98665, United States
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2 mi away

Scappoose Police Department

Scappoose , OR
Scappoose City Hall, 33568 E Columbia Ave, Scappoose, OR 97056
Rating 4.8/5 6 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Vancouver station

20 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Manning, Oregon

24 mi away
47000 Highway 26
BUS

Portland, OR

30 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rainier and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 39.2 mi (63.09 km).

Rainier

#1 Rainier

City in Oregon, USA

Population2,021
Coordinates46.0890000, -122.9359400
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: East 1st Street (-122.935974, 46.089007)
End: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.63 L · about $8.66
Round trip
$17.33
3.5 gal · 13.26 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oregon · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Rainier and Hillsboro. The current time is 02:58:13.

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.