How far is West Linn, OR from Hillsboro, OR?

The driving distance from West Linn, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.23 mi
00h 43m
Flight
21.28 mi
34.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.28 mi
Kilometers
34.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.23 mi
Kilometers
55.08 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Tue, May 12, 7:09 PM PDT
Return by in West Linn
Tue, May 12, 7:52 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Linn
2026-05-12T18:26
Arrive Hillsboro
Tue, May 12, 7:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Linn
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 West Linn
14 mi
00h 21m
To Hillsboro
20.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Linn and Hillsboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Hood Street

    13 m · 4 sec · Hood Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Willamette Drive

    979 ft · 27 sec · Willamette Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 205 South: Salem

    1327 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Portland

    2594 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1215 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

    2106 ft · 1 min · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest Farmington Road

    2737 ft · 1 min · Southwest Farmington Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard

    91 m · 15 sec · Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest Canyon Road

    1031 ft · 27 sec · Southwest Canyon Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Tualatin Valley Highway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Southeast Tualatin Valley Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast 10th Avenue

    2356 ft · 1 min · Southeast 10th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southeast Baseline Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Southeast Baseline Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 1st Avenue

    1011 ft · 41 sec · South 1st Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Linn 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tigard
00h 21m from West Linn
Leave By
7:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Linn 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 West Linn to Hillsboro?

The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tigard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from West Linn and 20.3 miles from Hillsboro.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.99 one way or $11.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Linn 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
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 3.2 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 West Linn and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 21.28 mi (34.25 km).

West Linn

#1 West Linn

City in Oregon, USA

Population26,747
Coordinates45.3656800, -122.6123100
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Hood Street (-122.612277, 45.365681)
End: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
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 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L · about $5.99
Round trip
$11.98
2.42 gal · 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.99 $11.98
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.46 $12.92
Premium $5.57 $6.73 $13.47
Diesel $6.37 $7.70 $15.41

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 West Linn and Hillsboro. The current time is 18:26:43.

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.