Unity to Hutchinson is 65 miles and takes about 1 hour 50 minutes via State Highway 245, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oregon, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. It's a relatively short drive, perfect for a single day of travel. You'll be navigating primarily on state highways, offering a more local feel than an interstate journey. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward, manageable drive between these two Oregon locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.5 miles from Unity, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 245
35.6 mi
1h 2m
La Grande-Baker Highway
10 mi
14m
Sumpter Stage Highway
7.6 mi
10m
Anthony Lakes Highway
2.8 mi
4m
Haines Cemetary Lane
1.4 mi
3m
10th Street
1.3 mi
3m
John Day Highway
1.3 mi
1m
Front Street
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 245
— 35.6 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Unity, OR and Hutchinson, OR.
1
Start on South Burnt River Lane
66 ft·2 sec·South Burnt River Lane
2
Turn left
151 ft·7 sec
3
Turn left onto US 26
0.5 mi·44 sec·South 1st Avenue
4
Continue on US 26
1.3 mi·1 min·John Day Highway
5
Turn slight right onto OR 245
9.9 mi·17 min·State Highway 245
6
Continue on OR 245
1.0 mi·1 min·Dooley Mountain Highway
7
Continue on OR 245
26 mi·45 min·State Highway 245
8
Turn right onto OR 7
7.6 mi·10 min·Sumpter Stage Highway
9
Continue on OR 7
0.5 mi·57 sec·Whitney Highway
10
Continue on OR 7
0.4 mi·50 sec·Baker-Unity
11
Continue on OR 7
463 ft·15 sec·Highway 7
12
Continue on OR 7
0.2 mi·49 sec·Dewey Avenue
13
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.5 mi·1 min·2nd Street
14
Turn left onto US 30
0.4 mi·1 min·Broadway Street
15
Turn right onto US 30
1.3 mi·3 min·10th Street
16
Continue on US 30
8.7 mi·12 min·La Grande-Baker Highway
17
Continue on US 30
1.2 mi·1 min·Front Street
18
Continue on US 30
1.3 mi·1 min·La Grande-Baker Highway
19
Turn left onto Haines Cemetary Lane
1.4 mi·3 min·Haines Cemetary Lane
20
Turn straight onto Anthony Lakes Highway
0.3 mi·27 sec·Anthony Lakes Highway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto Anthony Lake Highway
0.2 mi·19 sec·Anthony Lake Highway
22
Turn straight onto Anthony Lakes Highway
2.6 mi·3 min·Anthony Lakes Highway
23
Arrive at destination
Anthony Lakes Highway
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 50 minute duration, this is an easy same-day trip. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and allow for any unforeseen delays. With only 65 miles to cover, you have flexibility in your timing. There are no designated stops listed, so plan to refuel before you leave Unity, as the $13 fuel cost suggests a modest distance and limited services along the way. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 35.6-mile stretch on State Highway 245.
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 32.5 miles from Unity, OR, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.6 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 14 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.5 miles or 56m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hutchinson, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Unity, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Unity, OR
This is one driving day of about 65 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Unity, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 245 for about 35.6 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
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.3 — 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
47.2 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
47.7 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|US 30 / Broadway Street
Turn left onto US 30 / Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
4
60.6 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|Haines Cemetary Lane
Turn left onto Haines Cemetary Lane
Navigation decision point
5
62.3 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|Anthony Lake Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto Anthony Lake Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.95 one way
$25.90 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$13.70
$27.41
premium
$5.59
$14.31
$28.62
diesel
$5.61
$14.35
$28.70
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.5
0
$6.82
$3.12
Efficient EV
16.3
0
$5.69
$2.60
EV Truck/SUV
26
0
$9.10
$4.16
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Unity, OR
Late night
in Unity on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hutchinson, OR
Late night
in Hutchinson on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 50m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a mixed drive, with 55% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on State Highway 245, La Grande-Baker Highway, and Sumpter Stage Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 35.6 miles on State Highway 245, allowing for a consistent pace. Expect a varied driving experience that balances open road segments with potentially more winding or scenic highway sections as you traverse Oregon.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.6 mi on State Highway 245.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 50m drive. You will face about 8 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: Navigation decision point; at 47.2 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.7 miles (US 30 / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 65 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 35.6 miles on State Highway 245. 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 47.2 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.7 miles (US 30 / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hutchinson, OR before heading back.
