Traveling from Aloha to Dallas covers 55.3 miles across the scenic Pacific Coast region of Oregon. You should plan for a total drive time of approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Given the manageable distance, there is no need to book an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Budget about $11 for fuel to complete the journey. Since the route utilizes local roads rather than major interstates, you can expect a more intimate experience as you navigate through the heart of the region.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pacific Highway West
17.8 mi
22m
Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway
7.4 mi
11m
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.1 mi
5m
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
3.2 mi
5m
East Ellendale Avenue
3.2 mi
4m
Southwest Pacific Highway
3 mi
4m
Southeast Dayton Bypass
2.7 mi
3m
Southwest 175th Avenue
2.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Pacific Highway West
— 17.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aloha, OR and Dallas, OR.
1
Start on this road
136 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto OR 8
102 ft·2 sec·Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
3
Turn left onto Southwest 185th Avenue
2.3 mi·4 min·Southwest 185th Avenue
Use the left / uturn lanes.
4
Turn left onto Southwest Rigert Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Southwest Rigert Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Southwest 175th Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Southwest 175th Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto Southwest 175th Avenue
123 ft·2 sec·Southwest 175th Avenue
7
Continue on Southwest 175th Avenue
1.9 mi·3 min·Southwest 175th Avenue
8
Continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
3.2 mi·5 min·Southwest Roy Rogers Road
9
Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
0.5 mi·47 sec·Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
202 ft·8 sec·Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
11
Turn left onto Southwest Elwert Road
1.9 mi·3 min·Southwest Elwert Road
12
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Elwert Road
156 ft·3 sec·Southwest Elwert Road
13
Continue on Southwest Elwert Road
0.1 mi·15 sec·Southwest Elwert Road
14
Turn right onto OR 99W
3.0 mi·4 min·Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on OR 99W
1.4 mi·1 min·Pacific Highway West
16
Continue on OR 99W
1.0 mi·1 min·East Portland Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto North Springbrook Road
1.0 mi·2 min·North Springbrook Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto OR 219
0.2 mi·21 sec·Northeast Saint Paul Highway
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto OR 18
4.1 mi·5 min·Newberg-Dundee Bypass
20
Take the exit onto OR 18
425 ft·13 sec·OR 18
21
Merge onto OR 99W; OR 18
3.2 mi·4 min·Pacific Highway West
22
Turn left onto OR 18; OR 233
2.7 mi·3 min·Southeast Dayton Bypass
23
Turn left onto OR 233
0.5 mi·48 sec·Southeast Lafayette Highway
24
Turn right onto OR 233
0.5 mi·44 sec·Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway
25
Continue on OR 233
6.9 mi·10 min·Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway
26
At end of road, turn left onto OR 99W
0.7 mi·48 sec·Pacific Highway West
27
Continue on OR 99W
0.7 mi·54 sec·North Trade Street
28
Continue on OR 99W
13 mi·14 min·Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on OR 99W
0.4 mi·54 sec·Main Street
30
Turn right onto Rickreall Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Rickreall Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
At end of road, turn left onto OR 223 Spur
0.1 mi·10 sec·Ellendale Road
32
Continue on OR 223 Spur
3.2 mi·4 min·East Ellendale Avenue
33
Turn left onto OR 223
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
34
Turn right onto OR 223
84 ft·1 sec·Southwest Washington Street
35
Arrive at destination
OR 223
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Aloha, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|OR 8 / Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
Turn right onto OR 8 / Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip|~6m in|Southwest 175th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Southwest 175th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
11.3 mi into trip|~21m in|OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway
Turn right onto OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
17.7 mi into trip|~31m in|OR 219 / Northeast Saint Paul Highway
Turn left onto OR 219 / Northeast Saint Paul Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
50.3 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|Rickreall Road
Turn right onto Rickreall Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.02 one way
$22.03 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg19 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$11.66
$23.32
premium
$5.59
$12.17
$24.35
diesel
$5.61
$12.21
$24.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
16.6
0
$5.81
$2.65
Efficient EV
13.8
0
$4.84
$2.21
EV Truck/SUV
22.1
0
$7.74
$3.54
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Aloha, OR
Night
in Aloha on Saturday
Local time
9:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
WSW 3 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued April 12 at 4:51PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued April 12 at 12:32PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Destination
Dallas, OR
Night
in Dallas on Saturday
Local time
9:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate a series of local roads, including the Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway, the Newberg-Dundee Bypass, and the Pacific Highway West. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 17.8-mile segment along the Pacific Highway West. Because the path relies entirely on local infrastructure, you will need to stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions throughout the 1 hour and 23-minute duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on Pacific Highway West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OR 8 / Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.3 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OR 8 / Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Southwest 175th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
326 ft138 ft
Total Climb
300 ft
Total Descent
112 ft
Highest Point
326 ft
~55.3 mi in
Elevation Range
188 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 55.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on Pacific Highway West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dallas, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OR 8 / Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Southwest 175th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dallas, OR before heading back.
