Origin
Fox, OR
Late night in Fox on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fox, OR to Dayville, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
44.7 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fox, OR
Steffi Wacker
Dayville, OR
Nate Biddle
Trip Overview
This 44.7-mile journey from Fox, Oregon, to Dayville, Oregon, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate the John Day Highway and the Pendleton-John Day Highway, with a brief segment on Franklin Street. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $9. Given its short distance and turn-heavy local drive profile, it's perfect for a single day, allowing ample time to explore your destination or enjoy a leisurely pace. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, making for a cohesive travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Day Highway | 22.2 mi | 32m |
| Pendleton-John Day Highway | 21.8 mi | 32m |
| Franklin Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| School House Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Day Highway
— 22.2 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox, OR and Dayville, OR.
1
Start on US 395
22 mi
·
32 min
·
Pendleton-John Day Highway
2
Turn right onto US 26
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on US 26
22 mi
·
32 min
·
John Day Highway
4
Continue on US 26
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
5
Turn left onto School House Drive
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
School House Drive
6
Arrive at destination
School House Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Fox, 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
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 21.8 and 44.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
21.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 26 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 26 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
School House Drive
Turn left onto School House Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.90 one way
$17.81 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Dayville, OR
Late night in Dayville on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Mount Vernon, OR
22 mi in
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
30 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 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no stretches on major highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.2 miles along the John Day Highway. This road personality suggests a need for attentive driving as you navigate frequent turns and local road conditions. It’s more about the journey’s winding nature than extended periods of high-speed cruising, offering a more intimate connection with the local landscape. The drive progresses with a consistent character, focusing on navigating the local terrain.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on John Day Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 21.8 miles in near US 26 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fox, OR to Dayville, OR is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.8 miles (US 26 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.7 miles (School House Drive): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 44.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.2 miles on John Day Highway. 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 21.8 miles (US 26 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.7 miles (School House Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes — John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dayville, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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