How far is Warrenton, OR from Baker City, OR?
The driving distance from Warrenton, OR to Baker City, OR is about 395.8 miles (637 km), with a travel time of about 07h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 310.2 miles (499.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 47m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warrenton and Baker City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warrenton and Baker City.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
38 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Avenue
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Continue on Fort Stevens Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Stevens Highway
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Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Park Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
643 ft · 14 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on North Roosevelt Drive
5.1 mi · 10 min · North Roosevelt Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
1067 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Sunset Highway
35.1 mi · 44 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
14 mi · 20 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
20.2 mi · 28 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Continue on Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
1189 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
2616 ft · 45 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge
2330 ft · 40 sec · Marquam Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
136.3 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 7 South: Geiser Grand Hotel, Baker City Center, Historic District
1581 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Campbell Street
855 ft · 23 sec · Campbell Street
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Turn left onto Birch Street
2628 ft · 1 min · Birch Street
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Turn right onto Auburn Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · Auburn Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
41 m · 4 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Warrenton and Baker City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Warrenton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baker City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Warrenton to Baker City?
The road trip is about 395.8 miles (637 km) and usually takes 07h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rufus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.5 miles from Warrenton and 198.2 miles from Baker City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 310.2 miles (499.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.17 one way or $138.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Warrenton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baker City.
Stop Ideas Near Rufus
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 Rufus.
Wishram
The Dalles, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warrenton and Baker City. Straight-line distance: 310.2 mi (499.22 km).
#1 Warrenton
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 5,739 |
| Coordinates | 46.1651000, -123.9237600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baker City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,809 |
| Coordinates | 44.7748700, -117.8343800 |
| Altitude | 1051 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baker City (-117.83438, 44.77487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 637 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 56m |
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 | $69.17 | $138.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $74.57 | $149.14 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $77.76 | $155.51 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $88.93 | $177.87 |
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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