How far is Aloha, OR from Hermiston, OR?
The driving distance from Aloha, OR to Hermiston, OR is about 198 miles (318.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 and county seat of Wasco County, Oregon, Unite States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aloha and Hermiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aloha and Hermiston.
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Start on the route
41 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
31 m · 3 sec · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Southwest Canyon Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Canyon Road
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Turn left onto OR 217 North: Sunset Highway
1177 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
966 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 26 East: Portland
1903 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
1189 ft · 20 sec
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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 I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
2616 ft · 45 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge
2330 ft · 40 sec · Marquam Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
15.1 mi · 16 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 207: Hermiston, Lexington
1342 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto West Hermiston Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Hermiston Avenue
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Turn right onto North 1st Place
122 m · 15 sec · North 1st Place
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Turn left onto West Locust Avenue
158 m · 15 sec · West Locust Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aloha and Hermiston.
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
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aloha and Chance Light Rain near Hermiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aloha to Hermiston?
The road trip is about 198 miles (318.7 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
The Dalles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.8 miles from Aloha and 99.2 miles from Hermiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.61 one way or $69.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Aloha and Chance Light Rain near Hermiston.
Stop Ideas Near The Dalles
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 The Dalles.
The Dalles, Oregon
Wishram
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aloha and Hermiston. Straight-line distance: 174.38 mi (280.63 km).
#1 Aloha
A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.
| Population | 49,425 |
| Coordinates | 45.4942800, -122.8670500 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hermiston
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 17,791 |
| Coordinates | 45.8404100, -119.2894600 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hermiston (-119.28946, 45.84041)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $34.61 | $69.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $37.31 | $74.63 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $38.91 | $77.81 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $44.50 | $89.00 |
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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