Origin
Fox, OR
Late night in Fox on Friday
Local time
12:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fox, OR to Dayville, OR
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
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.
Fox, OR
Steffi Wacker
Dayville, OR
Nate Biddle
Trip Overview
This 44.7-mile journey from Fox, Oregon, to Dayville, Oregon, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate the John Day Highway and the Pendleton-John Day Highway, with a brief segment on Franklin Street. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $9. Given its short distance and turn-heavy local drive profile, it's perfect for a single day, allowing ample time to explore your destination or enjoy a leisurely pace. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, making for a cohesive travel experience.
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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no stretches on major highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.2 miles along the John Day Highway. This road personality suggests a need for attentive driving as you navigate frequent turns and local road conditions. It’s more about the journey’s winding nature than extended periods of high-speed cruising, offering a more intimate connection with the local landscape. The drive progresses with a consistent character, focusing on navigating the local terrain.
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 around 21.8 miles in near US 26 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fox, OR to Dayville, 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: at 21.8 miles (US 26 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.7 miles (School House Drive): 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
21.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 26 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 26 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
School House Drive
Turn left onto School House Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Day Highway | 22.2 mi | 32m |
| Pendleton-John Day Highway | 21.8 mi | 32m |
| 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 Fox, OR and Dayville, OR.
1
Start on US 395
22 mi
·
32 min
·
Pendleton-John Day Highway
2
Turn right onto US 26
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on US 26
22 mi
·
32 min
·
John Day Highway
4
Continue on US 26
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
5
Turn left onto School House Drive
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
School House Drive
6
Arrive at destination
School House Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.4 mi from Fox, 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 Fox, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dayville, OR
The final approach into Dayville, 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
Dayville, OR
Late night in Dayville on Friday
Local time
12:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°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 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 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 Fox, OR to Dayville, 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, 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 Fox, 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 Fox, OR to Dayville, OR is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.8 miles (US 26 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.7 miles (School House Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fox, OR to Dayville, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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