Trip from Aloha, OR to Prineville, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 58m

Distance

160.3 mi

258 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 46m ★

6 AM

3h 59m

8 AM

4h 25m

10 AM

4h 8m

12 PM

4h 5m

3 PM

4h 9m

5 PM

4h 24m

8 PM

3h 51m

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

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unincorporated community and census-designated place in Washington County, Oregon, United States

Aloha, OR

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Prineville, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Aloha, OR to Prineville, OR covers 160.3 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Warm Springs Highway, Mount Hood Highway, Madras-Prineville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.7 miles on Warm Springs Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.93 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

80.2 miles from Aloha, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Warm Springs Highway	46.7 mi	1h 4m
Mount Hood Highway	39.6 mi	56m
Madras-Prineville Highway	26.2 mi	38m
Northwest Warm Springs Highway	13.3 mi	19m
Banfield Freeway	6.6 mi	8m
Columbia River Highway	6.3 mi	7m
Sunset Highway	4.3 mi	6m
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway	2.6 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Warm Springs Highway — 46.7 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aloha, OR and Prineville, OR.

Start on this road

136 ft · 11 sec · this road

Turn right onto OR 8

102 ft · 2 sec · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

Continue on OR 8

2.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on OR 8

1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest Canyon Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward OR 217 North: Sunset Highway Use the left lane.

Merge onto OR 217

0.9 mi · 1 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward US 26 East: Portland Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward US 26 East: Portland Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 26

4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 26

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 26

Toward I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem

Merge onto I 405; US 26

0.7 mi · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Stadium Freeway

Toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 5

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Marquam Bridge

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Exit 300 Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; US 30

6.6 mi · 8 min · Banfield Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; US 30

6.3 mi · 7 min · Columbia River Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Exit 16 Toward 238th Drive, Wood Village Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Northeast 238th Drive

0.9 mi · 1 min · Northeast 238th Drive

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on Northeast 242nd Drive

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Northeast 242nd Drive

Continue on Northeast Hogan Drive

1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast Hogan Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn slight left onto Northeast Burnside Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Northeast Burnside Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Southeast Mount Hood Highway

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Southeast Mount Hood Highway

Continue on US 26

8.9 mi · 12 min · Mount Hood Highway

Continue on US 26

0.9 mi · 2 min · Pioneer Boulevard

Continue on US 26

31 mi · 43 min · Mount Hood Highway

Continue on US 26

47 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway

Continue on US 26

13 mi · 19 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway

Continue on US 26; US 97

222 ft · 7 sec · 4th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 26; US 97

1.0 mi · 3 min · Southwest 4th Street

Continue on US 26; US 97

1.2 mi · 2 min · The Dalles-California Highway

Turn left onto US 26

26 mi · 38 min · Madras-Prineville Highway

Merge onto US 26

0.6 mi · 48 sec · Northwest 3rd Street

Continue on US 26

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northeast 3rd Street

Turn right onto Northeast Knowledge Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Northeast Knowledge Street

Arrive at destination

Southeast Knowledge Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 80.2 miles from Aloha, OR, or about 2h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 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 35 miles or 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 80.2 miles or 2h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prineville, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Aloha, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Aloha, OR

This is one driving day of about 160.3 miles and 3h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Aloha, OR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Warm Springs Highway for about 46.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gresham, OR

80 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

Gresham, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warm Springs, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.2 miles from Aloha, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Dough Zone Dumpling House Portland

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Portland, Oregon

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 11.5

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15034463500

Visit website

Club Pioneer

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Prineville, Oregon

0.5 mi

Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

0.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Lan Su Chinese Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 11.5

Hours: 10 am–6:30 pm

+15032288131

Visit website

Café Zamora

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

2.2 mi

Common Grounds Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

2.4 mi

Dough Zone Dumpling House Portland

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 11.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15034463500

Visit website

Club Pioneer

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 160.3

Prineville, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15414476177

Visit website

Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 11.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15032355123

Visit website

Lechon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 11.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15032199000

Visit website

Dillon's Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 160.3

Prineville, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15414473203

Visit website

Que Pasa Cantina

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 11.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15032309212

Visit website

Higgins

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 11.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+15032229070

Visit website

Le Pigeon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $100 or ab mile 11.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 5–10 pm

+15035468796

Visit website

Lan Su Chinese Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 11.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–6:30 pm

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Marino Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 11.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15032311313

Visit website

Albina Press

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 11.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+19712795196

Cafe Ume

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 11.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15035227160

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 114.5

Warm Springs, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

FLO Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 160.3

Prineville, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18448253356

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 126

Madras, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 126

Madras, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 126

Madras, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 126

Madras, Oregon

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 25.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5.1 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 26 East: Portland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 26 East: Portland

10.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | Stadium Freeway

Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattl...

11.6 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 300 Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portl...

11.8 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport,...

25.6 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward 238th Drive, Wood Village

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 16 Toward 238th Drive, Wood Village

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.93 one way

$63.87 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$33.80	$67.59
premium	$5.59	$35.28	$70.57
diesel	$5.61	$35.39	$70.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	48.1	$16.83	$7.69
Efficient EV	40.1	$14.03	$6.41
EV Truck/SUV	64.1	$22.44	$10.26

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Aloha, OR

Afternoon in Aloha on Saturday

Local time

12:04 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Prineville, OR

Afternoon in Prineville on Saturday

Local time

12:04 PM

PDT

Current temp

69°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

25 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

3h 58m 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?

160.3 mi in 3h 58m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 46.7 mi on Warm Springs Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 160.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (Stadium Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Aloha, OR and Prineville, OR, road signs point toward Seattle, Portland Airport, The Dalles and Wood Village.

Seattle

10.7 mi in | ~18m | via Stadium Freeway

Portland Airport

11.6 mi in | ~20m

The Dalles

11.8 mi in | ~20m

Wood Village

25.6 mi in | ~38m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 58m. Total distance: 160.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46.7 miles on Warm Springs Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Prineville, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Prineville, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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Trip from Aloha, OR to Prineville, OR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Dough Zone Dumpling House Portland

Lan Su Chinese Garden

Dough Zone Dumpling House Portland

Club Pioneer

Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine

Lechon

Dillon's Grill

Que Pasa Cantina

Higgins

Le Pigeon

Lan Su Chinese Garden

Empirical Cafè

Café Zamora

Common Grounds Coffeehouse

TwentySix Cafe

Marino Cafe

Albina Press

Cafe Ume

EVCS Charging Station

FLO Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

EVCS Charging Station

OMSI

Oregon Rail Heritage Center

OMSI Planetarium

Hopscotch Portland

Portland Art Museum

Powell's City of Books

Oregon Historical Society

South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Aloha, OR

Prineville, OR

Same local time

25 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 58m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

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