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Trip from China Town, OR to Huntington, OR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

33.1 mi

53 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown China Town, OR, OR

China Town, OR

Trần Phan Phạm Lê

Downtown Huntington, OR, OR

Huntington, OR

Makai Castle

Trip Overview

Chinatown, OR to Huntington, OR is 33.1 miles and takes about 1h 16m via Rye Valley Lane, Mormon Basin Road, and Clarks Creek Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive that keeps you within Oregon, moving from the Pacific Coast region to a similar Pacific Coast setting. Expect a route with frequent turns, so keep your navigation handy. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss, offering a practical way to cover a modest distance.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Rye Valley Lane 8.3 mi 20m
Mormon Basin Road 6.7 mi 21m
Clarks Creek Road 5.8 mi 13m
Old Oregon Trail Highway 4.8 mi 5m
Rye Valley Road 2.8 mi 6m
Oregon Trail Boulevard 2.3 mi 3m
Golden Age Mine Road 1.6 mi 3m
US 30 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Rye Valley Lane — 8.3 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between China Town, OR and Huntington, OR.

1

Start on Clarks Creek Road

5.8 mi · 13 min · Clarks Creek Road
2

Continue on Rye Valley Road

2.8 mi · 6 min · Rye Valley Road
3

Continue on Golden Age Mine Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Golden Age Mine Road
4

Continue on Mormon Basin Road

6.6 mi · 21 min · Mormon Basin Road
5

Continue on Mormon Basin Road

272 ft · 10 sec · Mormon Basin Road
6

Turn right onto Rye Valley Lane

8.3 mi · 20 min · Rye Valley Lane
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec
8

Merge onto I 84; US 30

4.8 mi · 5 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
9

Take the exit onto US 30

0.2 mi · 37 sec · US 30
Toward US 30 BUS: Huntington
10

Turn left onto US 30

492 ft · 9 sec · Huntington Highway
11

At end of road, turn right onto US 30

2.3 mi · 3 min · Oregon Trail Boulevard
12

Continue on US 30

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West Washington Street
13

Turn right onto 1st Street East

58 ft · 2 sec · 1st Street East
14

Arrive at destination

1st Street East

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 25 and 33.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
25 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

4
30.2 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | US 30

Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30 BUS: Huntington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 30 BUS: Huntington
5
30.4 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | US 30 / Huntington Highway

Turn left onto US 30 / Huntington Highway

Navigation decision point

4
30.5 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | US 30 / Oregon Trail Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto US 30 / Oregon Trail Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
33.1 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | 1st Street East

Turn right onto 1st Street East

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.87 one way

$11.73 round trip

$4.50/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.82 $6.28 $12.56
premium $5.04 $6.57 $13.14
diesel $4.80 $6.25 $12.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.9 0 $3.48 $1.59
Efficient EV 8.3 0 $2.90 $1.32
EV Truck/SUV 13.2 0 $4.63 $2.12

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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 Jul 6, 2026

Origin

China Town, OR

Late night in China Town on Tuesday

Local time

4:07 AM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 6 mph 30% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued July 6 at 4:13AM PDT until July 7 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued July 6 at 12:12AM PDT until July 6 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Destination

Huntington, OR

Late night in Huntington on Tuesday

Local time

4:07 AM

PDT

Current temp

70°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NNW 14 to 18 mph 25% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued July 6 at 4:13AM PDT until July 7 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued July 6 at 12:12AM PDT until July 6 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

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

13 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 16m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local nature, with a full 100% of its mileage on local roads, meaning you won't encounter any interstate highway driving. The longest stretch without a turn is 8.3 miles on Rye Valley Lane. You'll be navigating a series of roads like Mormon Basin Road and Clarks Creek Road, which suggests a more intimate connection with the landscape rather than broad highway views. Be prepared for continuous adjustments in direction as you make your way to Huntington.

Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Rye Valley Lane.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 25 miles in.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from China Town, OR to Huntington, OR is easy. At 1h 16m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 25 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30.2 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 30.4 miles (US 30 / Huntington Highway): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

5,148 ft 2,118 ft

Total Climb

1,594 ft

Total Descent

3,035 ft

Highest Point

5,148 ft

~7.1 mi in

Elevation Range

3,031 ft

Notable High Points

5,148 ft at ~7.1 miles +277 ft prominence

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Cook Shack

Cafe

Near the end, right off the route

1h 17m in 0 mi from route

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in China Town, OR

Full guide →

Arriving in Huntington, OR

Full guide →

Founded 1891

Huntington is a small town in Eastern Oregon.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 33.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Rye Valley Lane. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: at 25 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30.2 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 30.4 miles (US 30 / Huntington Highway): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huntington, OR before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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