How far is Prairie City, OR from Long Creek, OR?
The driving distance from Prairie City, OR to Long Creek, OR is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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 Rain And Snow
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie City and Long Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie City and Long Creek.
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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
3.2 mi · 5 min · John Day Highway
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Turn right onto Keeney Fork Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Keeney Fork Road
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Continue on Forest Road 18
19.9 mi · 43 min · Forest Road 18
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Continue on Keeney Fork Road
6.8 mi · 16 min · Keeney Fork Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2713 ft · 56 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Pendleton-John Day Highway
31 m · 2 sec · 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 Long Creek.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Forest Road 18
Continue on Forest Road 18
19.9 mi · 00h 43m
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 Long Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie City to Long Creek?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
John Day is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Prairie City and 32.1 miles from Long Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 4:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 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 Long Creek.
Stop Ideas Near John Day
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 John Day.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie City and Long Creek. Straight-line distance: 26.01 mi (41.86 km).
#1 Prairie City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 876 |
| Coordinates | 44.4632100, -118.7099500 |
| Altitude | 1080 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Long Creek
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 191 |
| Coordinates | 44.7140400, -119.1041400 |
| Altitude | 1141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pendleton-John Day Highway (-119.103835, 44.714037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.39 | $18.79 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.80 | $19.59 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.20 | $22.41 |
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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