Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Umatilla, OR
Pedro Luis Domínguez Ruiz
Weston, OR
Nathan Ellen-Johnson
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.
| 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 |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~726 veh/hr typical · worst 966
Quietest
2 AM
~79 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Umatilla, OR and Weston, OR.
Start on I Street
Turn right onto US 730
Continue on US 395; US 730
Turn right onto US 395
Continue on US 395
Turn left onto East Theater Lane
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Turn left onto US 395
Continue on US 395
Continue on US 395
Take the exit onto US 395
Merge onto I 84; US 30; US 395
Take the exit
Turn left onto OR 11
Turn right onto US 30; OR 11
Turn slight left onto OR 11
Continue on OR 11
Turn right onto Banister Road
Continue on South Water Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Turn right onto US 730 / 6th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East Theater Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 395 toward US 395 North: Stanfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward OR 11: Pendleton, Milton-Freewater
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$11.93 one way
$23.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.52 | $12.69 | $25.37 |
| premium | $5.72 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Umatilla on Wednesday
Local time
1:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Weston on Wednesday
Local time
1:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
2,024 ft
Total Descent
505 ft
Highest Point
1,841 ft
~58.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,519 ft
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
Founded 1863
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).
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.
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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