How far is Prairie City, OR from Fox, OR?
The driving distance from Prairie City, OR to Fox, OR is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie City and Fox.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie City and Fox.
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Start on Water Alley
108 m · 31 sec · Water Alley
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Turn left onto Mc Haley Avenue
55 m · 10 sec · Mc Haley Avenue
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Turn right onto Front Street
1489 ft · 25 sec · Front Street
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Continue on John Day Highway
10.7 mi · 16 min · John Day Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · 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 East Main Street
1266 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Pendleton-John Day Highway
21.8 mi · 32 min · Pendleton-John Day Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pendleton-John Day Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie City and Fox.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pendleton-John Day Highway
Turn right onto 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 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.
Chance Rain And Snow leaving Prairie City and Chance Light Snow near Fox.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie City to Fox?
The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Prairie City and 21.5 miles from Fox.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Prairie City and Chance Light Snow near Fox.
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 Prairie City and Fox. Straight-line distance: 24.92 mi (40.11 km).
#1 Prairie City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 876 |
| Coordinates | 44.4632100, -118.7099500 |
| Altitude | 1080 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fox
Fox is a place in Oregon, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.6487600, -119.1441400 |
| Altitude | 1337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fox (-119.14414, 44.64876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $7.53 | $15.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.11 | $16.23 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.68 | $19.35 |
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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