How far is Athol, ID from Baker City, OR?
The driving distance from Athol, ID to Baker City, OR is about 344.6 miles (554.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Athol and Baker City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athol and Baker City.
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Start on East Highway 54
2648 ft · 1 min · East Highway 54
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Take the ramp right
2253 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit right
33.6 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
3076 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
3.8 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Continue on North US 395
1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
23.7 mi · 27 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon
912 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon
52 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Columbia River Highway
1.3 km · 57 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Turn right onto Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Continue on North 1st Street
2864 ft · 44 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Theater Lane
1368 ft · 41 sec · East Theater Lane
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Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 4th Street
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Turn left onto Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Take the exit left toward US 395 North: Stanfield
2590 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
114.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 7 South: Geiser Grand Hotel, Baker City Center, Historic District
1581 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Campbell Street
855 ft · 23 sec · Campbell Street
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Turn left onto Birch Street
2628 ft · 1 min · Birch Street
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Turn right onto Auburn Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · Auburn Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
41 m · 4 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Athol and Baker City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Old Oregon Trail Highway
Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
114 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Athol and Rain Showers Likely near Baker City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Athol to Baker City?
The road trip is about 344.6 miles (554.5 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pasco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.1 miles from Athol and 172.5 miles from Baker City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 118.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.34 one way or $94.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Athol and Rain Showers Likely near Baker City.
Stop Ideas Near Pasco
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 Pasco.
Pasco Intermodal Train Station
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Pendleton, Oregon
Moses Lake, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Athol and Baker City. Straight-line distance: 225.71 mi (363.25 km).
#1 Athol
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 792 |
| Coordinates | 47.9479600, -116.7079700 |
| Altitude | 729 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baker City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,809 |
| Coordinates | 44.7748700, -117.8343800 |
| Altitude | 1051 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baker City (-117.83438, 44.77487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 554 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $3.89 | $47.34 | $94.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $51.45 | $102.90 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $55.32 | $110.63 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $65.81 | $131.62 |
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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