How far is Tangent, OR from Hillsboro, OR?

The driving distance from Tangent, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.97 mi
01h 43m
Flight
68.07 mi
109.55 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.07 mi
Kilometers
109.55 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.97 mi
Kilometers
136.74 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Sun, May 3, 12:20 AM PDT
Return by in Tangent
Sun, May 3, 2:03 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tangent
2026-05-02T22:37
Arrive Hillsboro
Sun, May 3, 12:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tangent
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
Gervais
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Tangent
42.3 mi
00h 51m
To Hillsboro
42.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 2:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Birdfoot Drive

    155 m · 16 sec · Birdfoot Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Albany-Junction City Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Albany-Junction City Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1668 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2241 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

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

    1432 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Boones Ferry Road

    48 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road

    1155 ft · 27 sec · Southwest Elligsen Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road

    1456 ft · 43 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest Day Street

    2991 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Day Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

    2175 ft · 49 sec · Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Basalt Creek Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Basalt Creek Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest 124th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southwest 124th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Roy Rogers Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

    2831 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

  19. 19

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

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 1st Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
60.2 mi · 71%
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
9.51 mi · 11%
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.82 mi · 6%
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.88 mi · 2%
Southwest 124th Avenue
1.57 mi · 2%
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

Merge slight left

57.5 mi · 01h 07m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
68.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gervais
00h 51m from Tangent
Leave By
3:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tangent and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tangent to Hillsboro?

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 42.3 miles from Tangent and 42.7 miles from Hillsboro.

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

The direct path is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 $14.85 one way or $29.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tangent and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Gervais

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 Gervais and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department

McMinnville , OR
230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

5 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

22 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

37 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

50 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tangent and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 68.07 mi (109.55 km).

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#1 Tangent

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,357
Coordinates44.5412300, -123.1081500
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Birdfoot Drive (-123.10815, 44.54123)
End: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.35 L · about $14.85
Round trip
$29.71
6 gal · 22.7 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $14.85 $29.71
Mid-grade $5.34 $16.01 $32.03
Premium $5.57 $16.70 $33.40
Diesel $6.37 $19.10 $38.20

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Tangent and Hillsboro. The current time is 22:37:10.

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.