How far is John Day, OR from Beaverton, OR?
The driving distance from John Day, OR to Beaverton, OR is about 276.4 miles (444.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between John Day and Beaverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between John Day and Beaverton.
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Start on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West 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 East Main Street
2322 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on John Day Highway
22.2 mi · 32 min · John Day Highway
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Continue on Franklin Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on John Day Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · John Day Highway
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Continue on Ochoco Highway
68.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Ochoco Highway
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Continue on Northeast Ochoco Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Northeast Ochoco Highway
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Continue on Northeast 3rd Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Northeast 3rd Street
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Continue on Northwest 3rd Street
2599 ft · 44 sec · Northwest 3rd Street
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Continue on Madras-Prineville Highway
114 m · 5 sec · Madras-Prineville Highway
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Continue on Madras-Prineville Highway
26.1 mi · 39 min · Madras-Prineville Highway
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Turn right onto The Dalles-California Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Continue on 5th Street
1.4 km · 3 min · 5th Street
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Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway
13.3 mi · 20 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway
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Continue on Warm Springs Highway
46.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
30.6 mi · 44 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Proctor Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Proctor Boulevard
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
9.1 mi · 13 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Southeast Mount Hood Highway
2977 ft · 59 sec · Southeast Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Southeast Burnside Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Southeast Burnside Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Fairview Drive
1073 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive
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Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast 223rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
1977 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Glisan Street
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Turn slight right
115 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West: Portland
1539 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
80 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton
1804 ft · 31 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26 West: Beaverton
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Park Way, Barnes Road
1200 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Baltic Avenue
640 ft · 20 sec · Southwest Baltic Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest Barnes Road
637 ft · 19 sec · Southwest Barnes Road
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Turn left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway
1061 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on OR 217 South
1493 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
1700 ft · 56 sec · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
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Continue on Southwest Farmington Road
886 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Farmington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Farmington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between John Day and Beaverton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ochoco Highway
Continue on Ochoco Highway
68.8 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain And Snow leaving John Day and Light Rain Likely near Beaverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from John Day to Beaverton?
The road trip is about 276.4 miles (444.8 km) and usually takes 05h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Culver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.3 miles from John Day and 140.1 miles from Beaverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.27 one way or $96.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around John Day and Light Rain Likely near Beaverton.
Stop Ideas Near Culver
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 Culver.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between John Day and Beaverton. Straight-line distance: 202.29 mi (325.55 km).
#1 John Day
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,669 |
| Coordinates | 44.4159900, -118.9530100 |
| Altitude | 941 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beaverton
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
| Population | 98,957 |
| Coordinates | 45.4870600, -122.8037100 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Farmington Road (-122.803735, 45.486941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $48.27 | $96.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $52.05 | $104.09 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $54.27 | $108.54 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $62.07 | $124.14 |
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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