How far is Canyon City, OR from Fox, OR?

The driving distance from Canyon City, OR to Fox, OR is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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

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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
31.94 mi
00h 47m
Flight
20.29 mi
32.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.29 mi
Kilometers
32.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.94 mi
Kilometers
51.41 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fox
Thu, Apr 23, 9:30 AM PDT
Return by in Canyon City
Thu, Apr 23, 10:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canyon City
2026-04-23T08:42
Arrive Fox
Thu, Apr 23, 9:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canyon 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
Mount Vernon
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Canyon City
16 mi
00h 23m
To Fox
16 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Canyon City and Fox.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canyon City and Fox.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    7 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Canyon City Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Canyon City Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on South Canyon Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · South Canyon Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on John Day Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · John Day Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    1266 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Pendleton-John Day Highway

    21.8 mi · 32 min · Pendleton-John Day Highway

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pendleton-John Day Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canyon City and Fox.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pendleton-John Day Highway
21.8 mi · 68%
John Day Highway
6.26 mi · 20%
West Main Street
1.75 mi · 5%
North Canyon City Boulevard
1.3 mi · 4%
South Canyon Boulevard
0.64 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pendleton-John Day Highway

Turn right onto Pendleton-John Day Highway

21.8 mi · 00h 32m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 23m from Canyon City
Leave By
4:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving Canyon City and Chance Light Snow near Fox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canyon City to Fox?

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Canyon City and 16 miles from Fox.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Canyon City and Chance Light Snow near Fox.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon.

BUS

Burns, Oregon

92 mi away
63 N. Buena Vista
BUS

Baker City, Oregon

111 mi away
515 Campbell Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canyon City and Fox. Straight-line distance: 20.29 mi (32.66 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Canyon City

City in Oregon, USA

Population659
Coordinates44.3896000, -118.9502300
Altitude967
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fox

Fox is a place in Oregon, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.6487600, -119.1441400
Altitude1337
CountryUnited States
Start: Canyon City (-118.95023, 44.3896)
End: Fox (-119.14414, 44.64876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.27 L · about $5.59
Round trip
$11.19
2.26 gal · 8.54 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.59 $11.19
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.03 $12.06
Premium $5.57 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $6.37 $7.19 $14.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Canyon City and Fox. The current time is 08:42:29.

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.