Origin
Long Creek, OR
Late night in Long Creek on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Creek, OR to Fox, 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
10m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 9m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Creek, OR
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Fox, OR
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Trip Overview
Long Creek to Fox is 7 miles and takes about 10 minutes via Pendleton-John Day Highway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a quick transition between two points in Oregon. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on surface roads, making it ideal if you're looking for a simple hop between locations without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its ease and minimal impact on your travel day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pendleton-John Day Highway | 7 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Pendleton-John Day Highway
— 7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Creek, OR and Fox, OR.
1
Start on US 395
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Pendleton-John Day Highway
2
Arrive at destination
US 395
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.39 one way
$2.79 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Fox, OR
Late night in Fox on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
30°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
10m 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?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway mileage. Your longest continuous stretch is 7 miles along the Pendleton-John Day Highway. You'll notice the landscape feels rural as you cruise along, with minimal traffic likely on these types of roads. Expect a relaxed pace for the entirety of this short trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
2 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on Pendleton-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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Long Creek, OR to Fox, OR is easy. At 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Long Creek, OR to Fox, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on Pendleton-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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Long Creek, OR to Fox, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fox, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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