How far is Baker City, OR from Hammond, OR?
The driving distance from Baker City, OR to Hammond, OR is about 398.5 miles (641.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 312.1 miles (502.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 52m.
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 Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baker City and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baker City and Hammond.
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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
135.5 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.3 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
80 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton
1804 ft · 31 sec · Stadium Freeway
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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 US 26 West: Beaverton
5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
34 mi · 47 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Continue on Sunset Highway
34.7 mi · 44 min · Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: Seaside, Astoria
1717 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway
905 ft · 14 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on South Roosevelt Drive
5.1 mi · 10 min · South Roosevelt Drive
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
643 ft · 14 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Park Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn left onto Fort Stevens Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Stevens Highway
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Continue on South Main Avenue
965 ft · 30 sec · South Main Avenue
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Turn left onto Delaura Beach Lane
1.4 km · 2 min · Delaura Beach Lane
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Continue on Northwest Ridge Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest Ridge Road
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Continue on Lake Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Lake Drive
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
897 ft · 31 sec · 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baker City and Hammond.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Rain Showers near Hammond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baker City to Hammond?
The road trip is about 398.5 miles (641.4 km) and usually takes 07h 52m 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?
Rufus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.9 miles from Baker City and 199.6 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 312.1 miles (502.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.4 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 $69.61 one way or $139.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Baker City and Rain Showers near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Rufus
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 Rufus.
Wishram
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Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baker City and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 312.15 mi (502.35 km).
#1 Baker City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,809 |
| Coordinates | 44.7748700, -117.8343800 |
| Altitude | 1051 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hammond
Situated within Clatsop County at an elevation of roughly 13 feet, this coastal community lies along the Columbia River estuary near its confluence with the Pacific Ocean.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.2001000, -123.9515400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hammond (-123.95154, 46.2001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 641 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 58m |
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 | $69.61 | $139.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $75.05 | $150.10 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $78.26 | $156.52 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $89.51 | $179.01 |
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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