How far is Unity, OR from China Town, OR?

The driving distance from Unity, OR to China Town, OR is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.2 mi
00h 56m
Flight
24.62 mi
39.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.62 mi
Kilometers
39.63 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.2 mi
Kilometers
50.21 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in China Town
Sun, Apr 19, 7:05 AM PDT
Return by in Unity
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unity
2026-04-19T06:09
Arrive China Town
Sun, Apr 19, 7:05 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Unity
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
Baker City
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Unity
15.6 mi
00h 28m
To China Town
15.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE
Destination
36°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Unity and China Town.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Unity and China Town.

  1. 1

    Start on South Burnt River Lane

    20 m · 3 sec · South Burnt River Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left

    46 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 1st Avenue

    2634 ft · 44 sec · South 1st Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on John Day Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · John Day Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto State Highway 245

    9.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 245

  6. 6

    Continue on Dooley Mountain Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Dooley Mountain Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 245

    10.2 mi · 18 min · State Highway 245

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bridgeport Lane

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Bridgeport Lane

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Burnt River Canyon Lane

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Burnt River Canyon Lane

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Clarks Creek Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Clarks Creek Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clarks Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Unity and China Town.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 245
20.1 mi · 64%
Bridgeport Lane
5.23 mi · 17%
Clarks Creek Road
1.74 mi · 6%
Burnt River Canyon Lane
1.28 mi · 4%
John Day Highway
1.26 mi · 4%
Dooley Mountain Highway
1.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 245

Continue on State Highway 245

10.2 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
24.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baker City
00h 28m from Unity
Leave By
4:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Unity and Partly Cloudy near China Town.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Unity to China Town?

The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Baker City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Unity and 15.6 miles from China Town.

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

The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Unity and Partly Cloudy near China Town.

Stop Ideas Near Baker City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baker City, 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 Baker City.

BUS

Baker City, Oregon

2 mi away
515 Campbell Street
BUS

La Grande, Oregon

64 mi away
63276 Oregon Highway 203
BUS

Vale, Oregon

100 mi away
151 Smith Street North
BUS

Ontario

108 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unity and China Town. Straight-line distance: 24.62 mi (39.63 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Unity

City in Oregon, USA

Population71
Coordinates44.4373800, -118.1927100
Altitude1223
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 China Town

China Town is a place in Oregon, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.4929400, -117.6993700
Altitude1082
CountryUnited States
Start: Unity (-118.19271, 44.43738)
End: China Town (-117.69937, 44.49294)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.17 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.89
2.2 gal · 8.34 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.45 $10.89
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $5.57 $6.12 $12.25
Diesel $6.37 $7.00 $14.01

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Unity and China Town. The current time is 06:09:23.

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.