How far is China Town, OR from Sumpter, OR?
The driving distance from China Town, OR to Sumpter, OR is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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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 01h 07m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between China Town and Sumpter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between China Town and Sumpter.
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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 left onto Sumpter Stage Highway
16.6 mi · 23 min · Sumpter Stage Highway
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Turn right onto Sumpter Valley Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sumpter Valley Highway
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Continue on South Mill Street
3032 ft · 1 min · South Mill Street
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Turn left onto Auburn Street
49 m · 7 sec · Auburn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Auburn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between China Town and Sumpter.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sumpter Stage Highway
Turn left onto Sumpter Stage Highway
16.6 mi · 00h 23m
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 Partly Sunny near Sumpter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from China Town to Sumpter?
The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Baker City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from China Town and 21.7 miles from Sumpter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around China Town and Partly Sunny near Sumpter.
Stop Ideas Near Baker City
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 Baker City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between China Town and Sumpter. Straight-line distance: 30.27 mi (48.72 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 Sumpter
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 210 |
| Coordinates | 44.7457100, -118.2021600 |
| Altitude | 1350 |
| Country | United States |
End: Auburn Street (-118.202133, 44.745825)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $7.58 | $15.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
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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