How far is Oregon City, OR from The Dalles, OR?
The driving distance from Oregon City, OR to The Dalles, OR is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oregon City and The Dalles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon City and The Dalles.
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Start on 7th Street
31 m · 10 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Singer Hill Road
977 ft · 39 sec · Singer Hill Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1749 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 15th Street
53 m · 7 sec · 15th Street
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Turn right onto McLoughlin Boulevard
119 m · 14 sec · McLoughlin Boulevard
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Take the exit right toward I 205 North: Seattle, The Dalles
1539 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
74.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 east: The Dalles City Center
1319 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto West 2nd Street
2242 ft · 38 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
1431 ft · 29 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
830 ft · 17 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on East 7th Street
1146 ft · 23 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn straight onto Kelly Avenue
867 ft · 24 sec · Kelly Avenue
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
725 ft · 16 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto G Street
46 m · 9 sec · G Street
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Turn right
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oregon City and The Dalles.
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
74.6 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Oregon City and Partly Sunny near The Dalles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oregon City to The Dalles?
The road trip is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Cascade Locks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Oregon City and 45.4 miles from The Dalles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Oregon City and Partly Sunny near The Dalles.
Stop Ideas Near Cascade Locks
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 Cascade Locks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oregon City and The Dalles. Straight-line distance: 71.1 mi (114.43 km).
#1 Oregon City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 37,339 |
| Coordinates | 45.3573400, -122.6067600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 The Dalles
City in and county seat of Wasco County, Oregon, Unite States
| Population | 15,581 |
| Coordinates | 45.5945600, -121.1786800 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Dalles (-121.17868, 45.59456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $15.84 | $31.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $17.81 | $35.62 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $20.37 | $40.74 |
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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