How far is The Dalles, OR from Aloha, OR?

The driving distance from The Dalles, OR to Aloha, OR is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (132 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
98.14 mi
01h 46m
Flight
81.99 mi
131.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.99 mi
Kilometers
131.95 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.14 mi
Kilometers
157.94 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aloha
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM PDT
Return by in The Dalles
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Dalles
2026-04-22T22:10
Arrive Aloha
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in The Dalles
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cascade Locks
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From The Dalles
47.9 mi
00h 53m
To Aloha
50.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph W
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between The Dalles and Aloha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Dalles and Aloha.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto G Street

    46 m · 12 sec · G Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    725 ft · 18 sec · East 10th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kelly Avenue

    867 ft · 17 sec · Kelly Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on East 7th Street

    1146 ft · 23 sec · East 7th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Street

    1115 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    100 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    690 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Columbia River Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center

    1906 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem

    80 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton

    1804 ft · 31 sec · Stadium Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26 West: Beaverton

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Park Way, Barnes Road

    1200 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southwest Baltic Avenue

    640 ft · 20 sec · Southwest Baltic Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southwest Barnes Road

    637 ft · 19 sec · Southwest Barnes Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway

    1061 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Southwest Canyon Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest Canyon Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Southwest 185th Avenue

    16 m · 6 sec · Southwest 185th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between The Dalles and Aloha.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
73.9 mi · 75%
Banfield Freeway
6.75 mi · 7%
US 26 West
4.76 mi · 5%
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
2.59 mi · 3%
I 5 South
1.52 mi · 2%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

73.9 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade Locks
00h 53m from The Dalles
Leave By
2:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving The Dalles and Light Rain Likely near Aloha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from The Dalles to Aloha?

The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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 47.9 miles from The Dalles and 50.3 miles from Aloha.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 82 miles (132 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.13 one way or $34.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around The Dalles and Light Rain Likely near Aloha.

Stop Ideas Near Cascade Locks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cascade Locks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cascade Locks.

BUS

Hood River, Oregon

29 mi away
600 E. Marina Way
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

33 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

56 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Vancouver station

62 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Dalles and Aloha. Straight-line distance: 81.99 mi (131.95 km).

The Dalles

#1 The Dalles

City in and county seat of Wasco County, Oregon, Unite States

Population15,581
Coordinates45.5945600, -121.1786800
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Aloha

#2 Aloha

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population49,425
Coordinates45.4942800, -122.8670500
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: (-121.178681, 45.594361)
End: (-122.867012, 45.494291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.11 L · about $17.13
Round trip
$34.26
6.92 gal · 26.22 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $17.13 $34.26
Mid-grade $5.34 $18.47 $36.94
Premium $5.57 $19.26 $38.52
Diesel $6.37 $22.03 $44.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between The Dalles and Aloha. The current time is 22:10:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.