How far is China Town, OR from Baker City, OR?
The driving distance from China Town, OR to Baker City, OR is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between China Town and Baker City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between China Town and Baker City.
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Start on Clarks Creek Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Clarks Creek Road
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Turn left onto Burnt River Canyon Lane
1.2 mi · 3 min · Burnt River Canyon Lane
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Keep slight right to continue on Burnt River Canyon Lane
54 m · 3 sec · Burnt River Canyon Lane
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Continue on Bridgeport Lane
5.2 mi · 9 min · Bridgeport Lane
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Turn sharp right onto State Highway 245
15.5 mi · 27 min · State Highway 245
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Turn right onto Sumpter Stage Highway
7.6 mi · 11 min · Sumpter Stage Highway
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Continue on Whitney Highway
2672 ft · 57 sec · Whitney Highway
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Continue on Baker-Unity
1883 ft · 51 sec · Baker-Unity
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Continue on Highway 7
141 m · 16 sec · Highway 7
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Continue on Dewey Avenue
899 ft · 37 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
682 ft · 29 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Carter Street
94 m · 16 sec · Carter Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1124 ft · 33 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between China Town and Baker City.
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.
State Highway 245
Turn sharp right 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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving China Town and Chance Rain Showers near Baker City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from China Town to Baker City?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 16.4 miles from China Town and 16.5 miles from Baker City.
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 4:48 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 Partly Sunny around China Town and Chance Rain Showers near Baker City.
Stop Ideas Near Unity
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 Unity.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between China Town and Baker City. Straight-line distance: 20.58 mi (33.12 km).
#1 China Town
China Town is a place in Oregon, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.4929400, -117.6993700 |
| Altitude | 1082 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baker City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,809 |
| Coordinates | 44.7748700, -117.8343800 |
| Altitude | 1051 |
| Country | United States |
End: 4th Street (-117.834434, 44.774871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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