How far is Baker City, OR from Stanley, ID?
The driving distance from Baker City, OR to Stanley, ID is about 230.4 miles (370.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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
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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 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Boise County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baker City and Stanley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baker City and Stanley.
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Start on 4th Street
41 m · 11 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Auburn Avenue
1325 ft · 48 sec · Auburn Avenue
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp straight
1944 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
73.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95: Payette, Parma
1176 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto South Pennsylvania Avenue
1635 ft · 42 sec · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right
927 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight left onto South East Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · South East Avenue
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
16 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Washington Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 52
117 m · 8 sec · State Highway 52
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Turn right onto East Black Canyon Highway
10.7 mi · 16 min · East Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on State Highway 52
1 km · 56 sec · State Highway 52
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Continue on North Highway 52
9.1 mi · 14 min · North Highway 52
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Turn left
14.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Banks Lowman Road
33.3 mi · 59 min · Banks Lowman Road
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Turn left onto Ponderosa Pine Scenic Route
32.8 mi · 45 min · Ponderosa Pine Scenic Route
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Continue on State Highway 21
24.4 mi · 28 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Eva Falls Avenue
3186 ft · 1 min · Eva Falls Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eva Falls Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baker City and Stanley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Old Oregon Trail Highway
Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
73.9 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Baker City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Stanley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baker City to Stanley?
The road trip is about 230.4 miles (370.8 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Horseshoe Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.1 miles from Baker City and 115.3 miles from Stanley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.6 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 6:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.25 one way or $80.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Baker City and Stanley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Baker City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Stanley.
Stop Ideas Near Horseshoe Bend
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 Horseshoe Bend.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baker City and Stanley. Straight-line distance: 147.81 mi (237.88 km).
#1 Baker City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,809 |
| Coordinates | 44.7748700, -117.8343800 |
| Altitude | 1051 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stanley
City in Custer County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 69 |
| Coordinates | 44.2174200, -114.9385800 |
| Altitude | 1906 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanley (-114.93858, 44.21742)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $40.25 | $80.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $43.40 | $86.80 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $45.25 | $90.50 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $51.76 | $103.51 |
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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