Hutchinson to Richland is 56.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 31 minutes via Baker-Copperfield Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Oregon, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. The route primarily utilizes surface roads, making it a straightforward drive for most vehicles. You’ll likely find this a simple and efficient way to get between your starting and ending points, with minimal fuss. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick transit rather than an extended scenic tour.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
28.1 miles from Hutchinson, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Baker-Copperfield Highway
32.9 mi
53m
La Grande-Baker Highway
10 mi
14m
State Highway 86
5.8 mi
10m
Anthony Lakes Highway
3 mi
4m
Haines Cemetary Lane
1.4 mi
3m
Front Street
1.2 mi
1m
Hughes Lane
1.2 mi
2m
Cedar Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Baker-Copperfield Highway
— 32.9 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson, OR and Richland, OR.
1
Start on Anthony Lakes Highway
3.0 mi·4 min·Anthony Lakes Highway
2
Turn slight left onto Haines Cemetary Lane
1.4 mi·3 min·Haines Cemetary Lane
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 30
1.3 mi·1 min·La Grande-Baker Highway
4
Continue on US 30
1.2 mi·1 min·Front Street
5
Continue on US 30
8.7 mi·12 min·La Grande-Baker Highway
6
Turn left onto Hughes Lane
1.2 mi·2 min·Hughes Lane
7
Turn left onto Cedar Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Cedar Street
8
Continue on OR 86
33 mi·52 min·Baker-Copperfield Highway
9
Continue on OR 86
5.7 mi·9 min·State Highway 86
10
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 86
0.2 mi·17 sec·State Highway 86
11
Turn straight onto OR 86
0.1 mi·12 sec·Baker-Copperfield Highway
12
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
OR 86
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour 31 minute duration, you have a lot of flexibility on when to depart. Leaving Hutchinson in the morning allows you to arrive in Richland with plenty of time for the rest of your day. Since the total mileage is only 56.3 miles, you won't need to worry about extensive stops for fuel or rest, though there are 0 designated stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $11, and it's always wise to top off before heading out on any drive, especially in more rural areas. The longest stretch without major road changes is 32.9 miles on the Baker-Copperfield Highway.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 28.1 miles from Hutchinson, OR, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 12 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.1 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richland, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hutchinson, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hutchinson, OR
This is one driving day of about 56.3 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Hutchinson, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Baker-Copperfield Highway for about 32.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 4
4 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 55.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.4 mi into trip|~7m in|US 30 / La Grande-Baker Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 30 / La Grande-Baker Highway
Navigation decision point
3
15.6 mi into trip|~23m in|Hughes Lane
Turn left onto Hughes Lane
Navigation decision point
3
16.7 mi into trip|~26m in|Cedar Street
Turn left onto Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
4
55.9 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|OR 86 / State Highway 86
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 86 / State Highway 86
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.98 one way
$19.95 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$10.68
$21.37
premium
$5.04
$11.18
$22.35
diesel
$4.80
$10.63
$21.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
16.9
0
$5.91
$2.70
Efficient EV
14.1
0
$4.93
$2.25
EV Truck/SUV
22.5
0
$7.88
$3.60
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 19, 2026
Origin
Hutchinson, OR
Evening
in Hutchinson on Monday
Local time
7:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Areas Of Smoke
NNW 1 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 9:43PM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
Richland, OR
Evening
in Richland on Monday
Local time
7:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Smoke
NNW 3 to 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 9:43PM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
87°F
Halfway, OR
28 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 31m 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?
This drive is mostly on surface roads, with only about 10% of the trip on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 32.9 miles on the Baker-Copperfield Highway before transitioning to other main roads like the La Grande-Baker Highway and State Highway 86. Expect to be cruising on surface roads for the majority of your travel, which means you'll likely notice more local traffic and potentially lower speed limits compared to full highway driving.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.9 mi on Baker-Copperfield Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near US 30 / La Grande-Baker Highway.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 31m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (US 30 / La Grande-Baker Highway): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (Hughes Lane): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (Cedar Street): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 32.9 miles on Baker-Copperfield Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 4.4 miles (US 30 / La Grande-Baker Highway): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (Hughes Lane): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (Cedar Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Richland, OR before heading back.
