How far is North Plains, OR from Fossil, OR?
The driving distance from North Plains, OR to Fossil, OR is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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 04h 24m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Oregon
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Plains and Fossil.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Plains and Fossil.
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Start on Northwest Commercial Street
6 m · 1 sec · Northwest Commercial Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Glencoe Road
2845 ft · 1 min · Northwest Glencoe Road
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Take the exit left toward US 26 East: Portland
1179 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
12.1 mi · 17 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Continue on Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
1189 ft · 20 sec
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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 I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
2616 ft · 45 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge
2330 ft · 40 sec · Marquam Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
94.9 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 97: Yakima, Bend
1361 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Sherman Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Sherman Highway
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Turn left onto Old Highway 97
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 97
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Continue on Deschutes Street
872 ft · 17 sec · Deschutes Street
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Continue on Clark Street
1340 ft · 29 sec · Clark Street
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Turn left onto Wasco-Heppner Highway
15 mi · 26 min · Wasco-Heppner Highway
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Continue on Cottonwood Road
25.1 mi · 44 min · Cottonwood Road
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Continue on West Walnut Street
2696 ft · 56 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1175 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street
1929 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on John Day Highway
18.7 mi · 33 min · John Day Highway
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Turn left onto Adams Street
702 ft · 31 sec · Adams Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Adams Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Plains and Fossil.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
94.9 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving North Plains and Sunny near Fossil.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Plains to Fossil?
The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Chenoweth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from North Plains and 96 miles from Fossil.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 8:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.67 one way or $67.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Plains and Sunny near Fossil.
Stop Ideas Near Chenoweth
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 Chenoweth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Plains and Fossil. Straight-line distance: 141.18 mi (227.2 km).
#1 North Plains
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,194 |
| Coordinates | 45.5970600, -122.9934400 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fossil
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 455 |
| Coordinates | 44.9981900, -120.2161400 |
| Altitude | 811 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fossil (-120.21614, 44.99819)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $4.99 | $33.67 | $67.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $35.44 | $70.88 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $37.50 | $75.01 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $45.53 | $91.06 |
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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