How far is The Dalles, OR from Oregon City, OR?
The driving distance from The Dalles, OR to Oregon City, OR is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Dalles and Oregon City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Dalles and Oregon City.
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Start on the route
36 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto G Street
46 m · 12 sec · G Street
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
725 ft · 18 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto Kelly Avenue
867 ft · 17 sec · Kelly Avenue
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Continue on East 7th Street
1146 ft · 23 sec · East 7th Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1115 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn slight left
100 m · 6 sec
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Take the ramp straight
690 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
73.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
1891 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 205 South: Salem
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E: Downtown Oregon City, Gladstone
1432 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto McLoughlin Boulevard
2937 ft · 2 min · McLoughlin Boulevard
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Turn left onto 10th Street
137 m · 17 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Singer Hill Road
803 ft · 35 sec · Singer Hill Road
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Turn right onto 7th Street
31 m · 4 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Dalles and Oregon City.
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
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving The Dalles and Rain Showers near Oregon City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Dalles to Oregon City?
The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 45.3 miles from The Dalles and 46.7 miles from Oregon City.
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 20.9 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 3:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.09 one way or $32.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around The Dalles and Rain Showers near Oregon City.
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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The Dalles, Oregon
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Dalles and Oregon City. Straight-line distance: 71.1 mi (114.43 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Oregon City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 37,339 |
| Coordinates | 45.3573400, -122.6067600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: 7th Street (-122.606737, 45.357188)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $16.09 | $32.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $17.35 | $34.70 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $18.09 | $36.18 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $20.69 | $41.38 |
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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