Origin
Aloha, OR
Late night in Aloha on Saturday
Local time
4:52 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
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 Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway, Southwest Canyon Road, OR 217 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 1h 59m into the drive .
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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 58m drive with frequent turns across 160.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Aloha, OR to Prineville, OR is easy. At 3h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aloha, OR to Prineville, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway | — | — |
| Southwest Canyon Road | — | — |
| OR 217 North | — | — |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | — | — |
| US 26 East | — | — |
| Sunset Highway | — | — |
| I 405 South | — | — |
| Stadium Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aloha, OR and Prineville, OR.
1
Start on the route
135 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
3
Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
4
Continue on Southwest Canyon Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Canyon Road
5
Turn left onto OR 217 North: Sunset Highway
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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OR 217 North: Sunset Highway
6
Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 26 East: Portland
8
Keep slight left to continue on US 26 East: Portland
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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US 26 East: Portland
9
Continue on Sunset Highway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Sunset Highway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
11
Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Stadium Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
13
Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Marquam Bridge
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
16
Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Banfield Freeway
17
Continue on Columbia River Highway
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Columbia River Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
238th Drive, Wood Village
19
Turn right onto Northeast 238th Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 238th Drive
20
Continue on Northeast 242nd Drive
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Northeast 242nd Drive
21
Continue on Northeast Hogan Drive
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Hogan Drive
22
Turn slight left onto Northeast Burnside Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Burnside Road
23
Continue on Southeast Mount Hood Highway
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Southeast Mount Hood Highway
24
Continue on Mount Hood Highway
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
25
Continue on Pioneer Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pioneer Boulevard
26
Continue on Mount Hood Highway
31 mi
·
43 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
27
Continue on Warm Springs Highway
47 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Warm Springs Highway
28
Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Northwest Warm Springs Highway
29
Continue on 4th Street
223 ft
·
8 sec
·
4th Street
30
Continue on Southwest 4th Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 4th Street
31
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
32
Turn left onto Madras-Prineville Highway
26 mi
·
38 min
·
Madras-Prineville Highway
33
Merge slight right onto Northwest 3rd Street
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Northwest 3rd Street
34
Continue on Northeast 3rd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 3rd Street
35
Turn right onto Northeast Knowledge Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Northeast Knowledge Street
36
Arrive at your destination
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 1h 59m into the drive.
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 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.2 miles or 1h 59m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prineville, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aloha, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.2 mi from Aloha, OR · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.2 miles from Aloha, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Prineville, OR
The final approach into Prineville, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Prineville, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.83 | $7.69 |
| Efficient EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.03 | $6.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.1 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Prineville, OR
Late night in Prineville on Saturday
Local time
4:52 AM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aloha, OR to Prineville, OR covers 160.3 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway, Southwest Canyon Road, OR 217 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.2 miles from Aloha, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Aloha, OR to Prineville, OR is easy. At 3h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aloha, OR to Prineville, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Aloha, OR to Prineville, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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