Origin
Dayville, OR
Late night in Dayville on Friday
Local time
5:54 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayville, OR to Fox, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
44.7 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dayville, OR
Nate Biddle
Fox, OR
Steffi Wacker
Trip Overview
The drive from Dayville, OR to Fox, OR covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John Day Highway, Pendleton-John Day Highway, East Franklin Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.2 miles on John Day Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 44.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 44.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John Day Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.2 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 26 / East Franklin Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dayville, OR to Fox, OR is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 26 / East Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 23 miles (US 395 / Pendleton-John Day Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 26 / East Franklin Street
Turn right onto US 26 / East Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
4
23 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 395 / Pendleton-John Day Highway
Turn left onto US 395 / Pendleton-John Day Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Day Highway | 22.2 mi | 32m |
| Pendleton-John Day Highway | 21.8 mi | 32m |
| East Franklin Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| School House Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Day Highway
— 22.2 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayville, OR and Fox, OR.
1
Start on School House Drive
129 ft
·
7 sec
·
School House Drive
2
Turn right onto US 26
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Franklin Street
3
Continue on US 26
22 mi
·
32 min
·
John Day Highway
4
Continue on US 26
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Turn left onto US 395
22 mi
·
32 min
·
Pendleton-John Day Highway
6
Arrive at destination
US 395
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.4 mi from Dayville, OR · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Dayville, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fox, OR
The final approach into Fox, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.90 one way
$17.81 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Fox, OR
Late night in Fox on Friday
Local time
5:54 AM
PDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Mount Vernon, OR
22 mi in
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
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m 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 Dayville, OR to Fox, OR covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Day Highway, Pendleton-John Day Highway, East Franklin Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.4 miles from Dayville, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.90 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.
The drive from Dayville, OR to Fox, OR is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 26 / East Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 23 miles (US 395 / Pendleton-John Day Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dayville, OR to Fox, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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