How far is Fox, OR from Canyon City, OR?
The driving distance from Fox, OR to Canyon City, OR is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Snow
Chance Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fox and Canyon City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox and Canyon City.
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Start on Pendleton-John Day Highway
21.8 mi · 32 min · Pendleton-John Day Highway
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1266 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on John Day Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · John Day Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Canyon Boulevard
1 km · 57 sec · South Canyon Boulevard
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Continue on North Canyon City Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Canyon City Boulevard
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Turn right onto Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fox and Canyon City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Pendleton-John Day Highway
Start on 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.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Snow leaving Fox and Chance Rain And Snow near Canyon City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fox to Canyon City?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Fox and 16 miles from Canyon City.
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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 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 Light Snow around Fox and Chance Rain And Snow near Canyon City.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
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 Mount Vernon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fox and Canyon City. Straight-line distance: 20.29 mi (32.66 km).
#1 Fox
Fox is a place in Oregon, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.6487600, -119.1441400 |
| Altitude | 1337 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canyon City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 659 |
| Coordinates | 44.3896000, -118.9502300 |
| Altitude | 967 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-118.950228, 44.389638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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