How far is China Town, OR from Unity, OR?
The driving distance from China Town, OR to Unity, OR is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between China Town and Unity.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between China Town and Unity.
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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 left onto State Highway 245
10.2 mi · 18 min · State Highway 245
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Continue on Dooley Mountain Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Dooley Mountain Highway
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Continue on State Highway 245
9.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 245
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Turn straight onto John Day Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · John Day Highway
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Continue on South 1st Avenue
2634 ft · 45 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Turn right
46 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto South Burnt River Lane
20 m · 2 sec · South Burnt River Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Burnt River Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between China Town and Unity.
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 left onto State Highway 245
10.2 mi · 00h 18m
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 Unity.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from China Town to Unity?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 15.6 miles from China Town and 15.7 miles from Unity.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 $5.45 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around China Town and Partly Sunny near Unity.
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.
Baker City, Oregon
La Grande, Oregon
Vale, Oregon
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between China Town and Unity. Straight-line distance: 24.62 mi (39.63 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 Unity
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 71 |
| Coordinates | 44.4373800, -118.1927100 |
| Altitude | 1223 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Burnt River Lane (-118.192708, 44.437147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
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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