This 79.4-mile drive from Dallesport, WA to Sixprong, WA takes about 1 hour and 51 minutes and is perfectly suited for a single day trip. You'll navigate on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway and Columbia River Highway, with the final stretch on Six Prong Road. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is relatively short, you'll have plenty of flexibility. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $17. This trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward local experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.7 miles from Dallesport, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 79.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway mileage contributing to the total. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 47.8 miles along the Lewis and Clark Trail Highway. The road's personality is defined by its winding nature and frequent turns, typical of local routes rather than high-speed freeways. You'll experience a more intimate connection with the landscape as you navigate these less direct, but often more engaging, roadways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 47.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 0.2 miles in near Dallesport Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 51m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Dallesport Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 197 / The Dalles-California Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 30): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Dallesport Road
At end of road, turn right onto Dallesport Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip|~5m in|US 197 / The Dalles-California Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 197 / The Dalles-California Highway
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip|~7m in|US 30
Take the ramp onto US 30
Navigation decision point
5
20.6 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward US 97: Yakima, Bend
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 97: Yakima, Bend
5
23.3 mi into trip|~29m in|WA 14 / Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
At end of road, turn right onto WA 14 / Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
Navigation decision point
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 Dallesport, WA to Sixprong, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.
Bend
20.6 mi in|~26m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
47.8 mi
55m
Columbia River Highway
17.1 mi
18m
Six Prong Road
6.5 mi
22m
Sam Hill Memorial Bridge
2.4 mi
2m
Dallesport Road
2 mi
4m
Alderdale Road
1.7 mi
4m
The Dalles-California Highway
1.1 mi
1m
US 30
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
— 47.8 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallesport, WA and Sixprong, WA.
1
Start on 6th Avenue
0.2 mi·52 sec·6th Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto Dallesport Road
2.0 mi·4 min·Dallesport Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 197
1.1 mi·1 min·The Dalles-California Highway
4
Take the ramp onto US 30
0.2 mi·29 sec·US 30
5
Merge onto I 84; US 30
17 mi·18 min·Columbia River Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward US 97: Yakima, Bend
7
Turn left onto US 97
506 ft·8 sec·Sherman Highway
8
Continue on US 97
2.4 mi·2 min·Sam Hill Memorial Bridge
9
At end of road, turn right onto WA 14
48 mi·55 min·Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
10
Turn left onto Alderdale Road
1.7 mi·4 min·Alderdale Road
11
Turn left onto Six Prong Road
2.1 mi·5 min·Six Prong Road
12
Continue on Six Prong Road
4.4 mi·17 min·Six Prong Road
13
Turn right onto Six Prong Extension
47 ft·2 sec·Six Prong Extension
14
Arrive at destination
Six Prong Extension
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just under two hours, this drive is ideal for a spontaneous day trip. There are no specific recommended stops, so feel free to depart when you're ready. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the $17 estimate is based on the total mileage and current prices. A key piece of advice for this route is to be prepared for the frequent turns; a good GPS or map is helpful to navigate the local roads seamlessly, especially on the 47.8-mile stretch of Lewis and Clark Trail Highway.
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 39.7 miles from Dallesport, WA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.8 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 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.7 miles or 48m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sixprong, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dallesport, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dallesport, WA
This is one driving day of about 79.4 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Dallesport, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway for about 47.8 miles.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.62 one way
$33.24 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$17.43
$34.85
premium
$5.77
$18.03
$36.06
diesel
$5.61
$17.53
$35.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Rivian Adventure Network
The Dalles, Oregon
Rivian
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
The Dalles, Oregon
Tesla
1 DCFC
EVCS Charging Station
Arlington, OR
EVCS
1 DCFC
EVCS Charging Station
The Dalles, Oregon
EVCS
1 DCFC
EVCS: 2
Rivian: 1
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.8
0
$8.34
$3.81
Efficient EV
19.9
0
$6.95
$3.18
EV Truck/SUV
31.8
0
$11.12
$5.08
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Dallesport, WA
Night
in Dallesport on Friday
Local time
9:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sixprong, WA
Night
in Sixprong on Friday
Local time
9:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 51m 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 Dallesport, WA to Sixprong, WA covers 79.4 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lewis and Clark Trail Highway, Columbia River Highway, Six Prong Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.7 miles from Dallesport, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 51m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Dallesport Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 197 / The Dalles-California Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 30): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Dallesport, WA to Sixprong, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
