How far is The Dalles, OR from Hillsboro, OR?
The driving distance from The Dalles, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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.
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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 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Partly Sunny
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Dalles and Hillsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Dalles and Hillsboro.
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Start on the route
36 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto G Street
46 m · 12 sec · G Street
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
725 ft · 18 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto Kelly Avenue
867 ft · 17 sec · Kelly Avenue
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Continue on East 7th Street
1146 ft · 23 sec · East 7th Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1115 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn slight left
100 m · 6 sec
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Take the ramp straight
690 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
73.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
80 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton
1804 ft · 31 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26 West: Beaverton
5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
1157 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
62 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Cornell Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Cornell Road
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Continue on Northeast Cornell Road
5.1 mi · 11 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 The Dalles and Hillsboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia River Highway
Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
73.9 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving The Dalles and Light Rain near Hillsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Dalles to Hillsboro?
The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Cascade Locks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from The Dalles and 55.5 miles from Hillsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.57 one way or $37.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around The Dalles and Light Rain near Hillsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Cascade Locks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cascade Locks.
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Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Dalles and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 87.76 mi (141.23 km).
#1 The Dalles
City in and county seat of Wasco County, Oregon, Unite States
| Population | 15,581 |
| Coordinates | 45.5945600, -121.1786800 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| 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: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $18.57 | $37.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $20.02 | $40.04 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $20.87 | $41.75 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $23.87 | $47.75 |
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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