Origin
Prairie City, OR
Late night in Prairie City on Tuesday
Local time
1:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prairie City, 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
1h 4m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prairie City, OR
Tim Mossholder
Fox, OR
Steffi Wacker
Trip Overview
Prairie City to Fox is 43 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via Pendleton-John Day Highway/John Day Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oregon, traversing the Pacific Coast region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns, characteristic of local roads rather than a high-speed highway journey. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick local excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pendleton-John Day Highway | 21.8 mi | 32m |
| John Day Highway | 17 mi | 25m |
| East Main Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Front Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Water Alley | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mc Haley Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pendleton-John Day Highway
— 21.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie City, OR and Fox, OR.
1
Start on Water Alley
353 ft
·
30 sec
·
Water Alley
2
Turn left onto Mc Haley Avenue
181 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mc Haley Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 26
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Front Street
4
Continue on US 26
11 mi
·
15 min
·
John Day Highway
5
Continue on US 26
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
East Main Street
6
Continue on US 26; US 395
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
John Day Highway
7
Continue on US 26; US 395
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Turn right onto US 395
22 mi
·
32 min
·
Pendleton-John Day Highway
9
Arrive at destination
US 395
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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Prairie City, 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mc Haley Avenue
Turn left onto Mc Haley Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 26 / Front Street
Turn right onto US 26 / Front Street
Navigation decision point
3
21.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 395 / Pendleton-John Day Highway
Turn right onto US 395 / Pendleton-John Day Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.57 one way
$17.13 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.07 | $18.13 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.47 | $18.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Fox, OR
Late night in Fox on Tuesday
Local time
1:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
30°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
28 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
1h 4m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than a straight, monotonous path. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entire 43 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 21.8 miles on the Pendleton-John Day Highway. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires your attention due to the frequent changes in direction, typical of exploring more rural or less direct routes.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Mc Haley Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Prairie City, OR to Fox, OR is easy. At 1h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Mc Haley Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 26 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles (US 395 / Pendleton-John Day Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m 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 21.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Mc Haley Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 26 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles (US 395 / Pendleton-John Day Highway): Navigation decision point.
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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