The Dalles, OR Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, The Dalles, OR is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 138 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from The Dalles, OR head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
328.5 mi
Grants Pass, OR
Quickest Drive
1h 43m
Portland, OR
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Driving from The Dalles, OR
The typical drive from The Dalles, OR covers about 138 miles and takes around 2h 51m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 329 miles (6h 32m), while the shortest is just 84 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving The Dalles, OR most often head toward Grants Pass, OR (328.5 mi, 6h 32m), McMinnville, OR (122 mi, 2h 41m), Hillsboro, OR (101.9 mi, 2h 13m), Aloha, OR (96 mi, 2h), and Tigard, OR (92.7 mi, 1h 55m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OR currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 138-mile trip from The Dalles, OR, budget about $27 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving The Dalles, OR and 0 routes heading into The Dalles, OR, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 84 to 329 miles.
The longest mapped route from The Dalles, OR covers 329 miles and takes approximately 6h 32m. Shorter options start at just 84 miles.
The average route from The Dalles, OR runs about 138 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 138-mile trip from The Dalles, OR costs roughly $27 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from The Dalles, OR include Grants Pass, OR, McMinnville, OR, Hillsboro, OR and Aloha, OR. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
The Dalles, OR by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
15,973
Median Income
$62,830
Median Home Value
$318,400
Median Age
38.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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