Dough Zone Dumpling House Portland
Near the end, right off the route
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+15034463500
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 59m
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prineville, OR
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Aloha, OR
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The drive from Prineville, OR to Aloha, OR covers 160.3 miles and takes about 3h 59m 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
80.1 miles from Prineville, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs Highway | 46.7 mi | 1h 4m |
| Mount Hood Highway | 39.7 mi | 57m |
| Madras-Prineville Highway | 26.2 mi | 38m |
| Northwest Warm Springs Highway | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| Banfield Freeway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Columbia River Highway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| US 26 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway | 2.6 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Prineville, OR and Aloha, OR.
Start on Southeast Knowledge Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 26
Continue on US 26
Continue on US 26
Continue on US 26
Turn right onto US 26; US 97
Continue on US 26; US 97
Continue on US 26
Continue on US 26
Continue on US 26
Continue on US 26
Continue on US 26
Continue on US 26
Continue on Southeast Burnside Road
Turn right onto Northwest Fairview Drive
Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 84; US 30
Continue on I 84; US 30
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway
Merge onto I 405
Take the exit onto US 26
Take the exit
Turn right onto Southwest Baltic Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest Barnes Road
Turn left onto OR 217
Take the exit
Turn right onto OR 8
Continue on OR 8
Turn right onto Southwest 185th Avenue
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80.1 miles or 1h 57m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aloha, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Prineville, 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 Prineville, OR
This is one driving day of about 160.3 miles and 3h 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 80.1 miles from Prineville, 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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Portland, Oregon
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+15034463500
Club Pioneer
Prineville, Oregon
Dillon's Grill
Prineville, Oregon
Top Coffee Stop
Portland, Oregon
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 10 am–6:30 pm
+15032288131
Café Zamora
Portland, Oregon
Marino Cafe
Portland, Oregon
Near the end, right off the route
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+15034463500
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Prineville, Oregon
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+15414476177
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Prineville, Oregon
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+15414473203
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15032274531
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm
+15032229070
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 11 am–5 pm
+15034776625
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 4–9 pm
+15032199000
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Prineville, Oregon
Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm
+14582318001
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 10 am–6:30 pm
+15032288131
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Portland, Oregon
Near the end, short detour
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm
+19713367398
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+15032311313
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+15033419528
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 6 am–6 pm
+19712795196
Near the end, short detour
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 6 am–6 pm
+15035735492
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Warm Springs, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18663003827
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Prineville, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18448253356
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Madras, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18337484267
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~10 min detour
Madras, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~12 min detour
Madras, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~12 min detour
Madras, Oregon
Near the start, ~12 min detour
Madras, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 9:30 am–5:30 pm
+15037974000
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 1–5 pm
+15032331156
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 12–5 pm
+15037974000
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Portland, Oregon
+15034948283
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15032262811
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+18334779229
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15032221741
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 10 am–9 pm
+18008787323
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 147.2 and 156.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 26 toward US 26 West: Beaverton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Park Way, Barnes Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$31.93 one way
$63.87 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Prineville on Saturday
Local time
1:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Aloha on Saturday
Local time
1:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
160.3 mi in 3h 59m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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 147.2 miles in.
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 22 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 147.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.7 miles (US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Prineville, OR and Aloha, OR, road signs point toward Portland, Omsi, City Center and Salem.
Portland
Omsi
City Center
Salem
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 160.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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