How far is Baker City, OR from China Town, OR?

The driving distance from Baker City, OR to China Town, OR is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.95 mi
00h 58m
Flight
20.58 mi
33.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.58 mi
Kilometers
33.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.95 mi
Kilometers
53.02 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in China Town
Fri, Apr 17, 9:10 AM PDT
Return by in Baker City
Fri, Apr 17, 10:08 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baker City
2026-04-17T08:11
Arrive China Town
Fri, Apr 17, 9:10 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baker City
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Unity
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Baker City
16.5 mi
00h 29m
To China Town
16.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNW
Destination
46°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baker City and China Town.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baker City and China Town.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    1441 ft · 47 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grace Street

    662 ft · 25 sec · Grace Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn sharp right onto Dewey Avenue

    1289 ft · 44 sec · Dewey Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 7

    141 m · 16 sec · Highway 7

  5. 5

    Continue on Baker-Unity

    1883 ft · 51 sec · Baker-Unity

  6. 6

    Continue on Whitney Highway

    2672 ft · 57 sec · Whitney Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Sumpter Stage Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Sumpter Stage Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 245

    15.5 mi · 27 min · State Highway 245

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Bridgeport Lane

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Bridgeport Lane

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Burnt River Canyon Lane

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Burnt River Canyon Lane

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Clarks Creek Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Clarks Creek Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clarks Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baker City and China Town.

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 245
15.5 mi · 47%
Sumpter Stage Highway
7.64 mi · 23%
Bridgeport Lane
5.23 mi · 16%
Clarks Creek Road
1.74 mi · 5%
Burnt River Canyon Lane
1.28 mi · 4%
Whitney Highway
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 245

Turn left onto State Highway 245

15.5 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unity
00h 29m from Baker City
Leave By
4:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Baker City and Sunny near China Town.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baker City to China Town?

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Unity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Baker City and 16.5 miles from China Town.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baker City and Sunny near China Town.

Stop Ideas Near Unity

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Unity, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Unity.

BUS

Baker City, Oregon

49 mi away
515 Campbell Street
BUS

Vale, Oregon

91 mi away
151 Smith Street North
BUS

La Grande, Oregon

99 mi away
63276 Oregon Highway 203
BUS

Ontario

108 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baker City and China Town. Straight-line distance: 20.58 mi (33.12 km).

Baker City

#1 Baker City

City in Oregon, USA

Population9,809
Coordinates44.7748700, -117.8343800
Altitude1051
CountryUnited States
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#2 China Town

China Town is a place in Oregon, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.4929400, -117.6993700
Altitude1082
CountryUnited States
Start: Baker City (-117.83438, 44.77487)
End: China Town (-117.69937, 44.49294)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $5.74
Round trip
$11.49
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.74 $11.49
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.19 $12.38
Premium $5.57 $6.46 $12.91
Diesel $6.37 $7.38 $14.77

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Baker City and China Town. The current time is 08:11:41.

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.