How far is Baker City, OR from Athol, ID?
The driving distance from Baker City, OR to Athol, ID is about 343.6 miles (552.9 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.
City in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baker City and Athol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baker City and Athol.
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Start on 4th Street
2471 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbell Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Campbell Street
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Take the ramp left
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
114.1 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North: Stanfield, Hermiston
1706 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Theater Lane
1368 ft · 42 sec · East Theater Lane
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
2864 ft · 39 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Turn left onto Columbia River Highway
1.1 km · 49 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 82 West, US 395 North: Kennewick, Yakima
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto McNary Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · McNary Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Continue on South US 395
1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
859 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 395
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Merge slight right
33.4 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95: Sandpoint, Moscow
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
85 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 54: Athol, Bayview
2282 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Highway 54
3274 ft · 1 min · East Highway 54
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Highway 54
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baker City and Athol.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 395 North
Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
131 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Baker City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Athol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baker City to Athol?
The road trip is about 343.6 miles (552.9 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?
Mesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.6 miles from Baker City and 172 miles from Athol.
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 117.9 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 $60.01 one way or $120.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Baker City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Athol.
Stop Ideas Near Mesa
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 Mesa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baker City and Athol. Straight-line distance: 225.71 mi (363.25 km).
#1 Baker City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,809 |
| Coordinates | 44.7748700, -117.8343800 |
| Altitude | 1051 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athol
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 792 |
| Coordinates | 47.9479600, -116.7079700 |
| Altitude | 729 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athol (-116.70797, 47.94796)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 553 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $60.01 | $120.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $64.70 | $129.39 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $67.46 | $134.92 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $77.16 | $154.31 |
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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