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Trip from Umatilla, OR to Weston, OR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

58.4 mi

94 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Umatilla, OR, OR

Umatilla, OR

Pedro Luis Domínguez Ruiz

Downtown Weston, OR, OR

Weston, OR

Nathan Ellen-Johnson

Trip Overview

This 58.4-mile drive from Umatilla to Weston, Oregon, is a manageable 1-hour and 15-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate Old Oregon Trail Highway, New Oregon-Washington Highway, and Umatilla-Stanfield Highway, with a significant portion on well-maintained roads. The estimated fuel cost is around $12, and with no designated stops, the flexibility is yours to create your own adventure. This route offers a straightforward, local driving experience within the Pacific Coast region, perfect for a quick excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Old Oregon Trail Highway 21.3 mi 23m
New Oregon-Washington Highway 12.3 mi 17m
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway 8.4 mi 9m
Oregon-Washington Highway 6 mi 8m
Banister Road 2.3 mi 4m
North Main Street 2 mi 2m
Northeast 4th Street 1.6 mi 2m
6th Street 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Old Oregon Trail Highway — 21.3 mi, about 23m

Traffic on I-84

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~719 veh/hr typical · worst 974

Quietest

2 AM

~80 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

9×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Umatilla, OR and Weston, OR.

1

Start on I Street

82 ft · 5 sec · I Street
2

Turn right onto US 730

1.0 mi · 1 min · 6th Street
3

Continue on US 395; US 730

0.8 mi · 57 sec · Columbia River Highway
4

Turn right onto US 395

3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
5

Continue on US 395

0.5 mi · 44 sec · North 1st Street
6

Turn left onto East Theater Lane

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East Theater Lane
7

Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · Northeast 4th Street
8

Turn left onto US 395

3.2 mi · 3 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
9

Continue on US 395

2.0 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
10

Continue on US 395

1.4 mi · 1 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
11

Take the exit onto US 395

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 395
Toward US 395 North: Stanfield
12

Merge onto I 84; US 30; US 395

21 mi · 23 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward OR 11: Pendleton, Milton-Freewater
14

Turn left onto OR 11

0.8 mi · 1 min · Oregon-Washington Highway
15

Turn right onto US 30; OR 11

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southeast Court Avenue
16

Turn slight left onto OR 11

12 mi · 17 min · New Oregon-Washington Highway
17

Continue on OR 11

5.2 mi · 7 min · Oregon-Washington Highway
18

Turn right onto Banister Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Banister Road
19

Continue on South Water Street

0.4 mi · 39 sec · South Water Street
20

Turn right onto East Main Street

135 ft · 6 sec · East Main Street
21

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pendleton, OR

29 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

Stanfield, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pendleton, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Umatilla, 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

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 730 / 6th Street

Turn right onto US 730 / 6th Street

Navigation decision point

4
6.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | East Theater Lane

Turn left onto East Theater Lane

Navigation decision point

4
6.4 mi into trip | ~8m in | Northeast 4th Street

Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

Navigation decision point

5
14.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 395

Take the exit onto US 395 toward US 395 North: Stanfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 395 North: Stanfield
5
36.4 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward OR 11: Pendleton, Milton-Freewater

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward OR 11: Pendleton, Milton-Freewater

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.32 one way

$22.64 round trip

$4.92/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.20 $11.96 $23.92
premium $5.44 $12.50 $25.00
diesel $5.60 $12.87 $25.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.5 0 $6.13 $2.80
Efficient EV 14.6 0 $5.11 $2.34
EV Truck/SUV 23.4 0 $8.18 $3.74

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 Aug 15, 2026

Origin

Umatilla, OR

Night in Umatilla on Monday

Local time

9:51 PM

PDT

Current temp

91°F

Patchy Smoke

N 1 to 5 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued August 14 at 9:56PM PDT until August 15 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued August 14 at 8:03PM MDT until August 15 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

Destination

Weston, OR

Night in Weston on Monday

Local time

9:51 PM

PDT

Current temp

84°F

Patchy Smoke

NE 7 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued August 14 at 9:56PM PDT until August 15 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued August 14 at 8:03PM MDT until August 15 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

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

7 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 15m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, meaning you'll encounter frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. While 100% of this drive is on highways, the character is more that of local roads. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 21.3 miles on Old Oregon Trail Highway. The road's personality shifts as you progress, offering a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.

Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on Old Oregon Trail Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 early in the drive near US 730 / 6th Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 730 / 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (East Theater Lane): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,841 ft 322 ft

Total Climb

2,024 ft

Total Descent

505 ft

Highest Point

1,841 ft

~58.4 mi in

Elevation Range

1,519 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Umatilla, OR to Weston, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Milton-Freewater along the way.

Milton-Freewater

36.4 mi in | ~43m

About the Cities

Starting in Umatilla, OR

Full guide →

Founded 1863

Arriving in Weston, OR

Full guide →

Founded 1878

Eastern Oregon is the eastern portion of Oregon which is arid and sparsely inhabited. Much of it is desert and semi-desert. It covers between a third and a half of the state's land area. There are several mountain ranges running through this area (i.e.: Blue Mountains) which rise up substantially from the surrounding plain and which are forested with stands of Ponderosa Pines and Larch.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 58.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 15m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on Old Oregon Trail Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 5 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: near the start (US 730 / 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (East Theater Lane): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Weston, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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