Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 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
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
China Town, OR
Trần Phan Phạm Lê
Huntington, OR
Makai Castle
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between China Town, OR and Huntington, OR.
Start on Clarks Creek Road
Continue on Rye Valley Road
Continue on Golden Age Mine Road
Continue on Mormon Basin Road
Continue on Mormon Basin Road
Turn right onto Rye Valley Lane
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 84; US 30
Take the exit onto US 30
Turn left onto US 30
At end of road, turn right onto US 30
Continue on US 30
Turn right onto 1st Street East
Arrive at destination
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.
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30 BUS: Huntington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto US 30 / Huntington Highway
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto US 30 / Oregon Trail Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 1st Street East
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$6.67 one way
$13.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.43 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| premium | $5.67 | $7.39 | $14.79 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $8.18 | $16.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in China Town on Thursday
Local time
8:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Huntington on Thursday
Local time
8:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
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
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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