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Trip from Prineville, OR to Aloha, OR

Compiled 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 47m ★
6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 10m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Oregon, USA

Prineville, OR

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unincorporated community and census-designated place in Washington County, Oregon, United States

Aloha, OR

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Trip Overview

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 .

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Warm Springs Highway — 46.7 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prineville, OR and Aloha, OR.

1

Start on Southeast Knowledge Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Southeast Knowledge Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 26

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northeast 3rd Street
3

Continue on US 26

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Northwest 3rd Street
4

Continue on US 26

373 ft · 4 sec · Madras-Prineville Highway
5

Continue on US 26

26 mi · 38 min · Madras-Prineville Highway
6

Turn right onto US 26; US 97

1.4 mi · 3 min · The Dalles-California Highway
7

Continue on US 26; US 97

0.9 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
8

Continue on US 26

13 mi · 19 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on US 26

47 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway
10

Continue on US 26

31 mi · 43 min · Mount Hood Highway
11

Continue on US 26

0.7 mi · 2 min · Proctor Boulevard
12

Continue on US 26

9.1 mi · 13 min · Mount Hood Highway
13

Continue on US 26

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Southeast Mount Hood Highway
14

Continue on Southeast Burnside Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Southeast Burnside Road
15

Turn right onto Northwest Fairview Drive

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive
16

Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast 223rd Avenue
17

Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Northeast Glisan Street
Use the left lane.
18

Turn slight right

376 ft · 13 sec
19

Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 84 West: Portland
21

Merge onto I 84; US 30

4.8 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on I 84; US 30

6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
Toward Portland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
24

Keep slight left at fork

261 ft · 4 sec
Toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Merge onto I 5

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 5
26

Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Stadium Freeway
Toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton
27

Merge onto I 405

0.7 mi · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Take the exit onto US 26

4.8 mi · 6 min · US 26
Exit 1D Toward US 26 West: Beaverton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 69B Toward Park Way, Barnes Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Turn right onto Southwest Baltic Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Southwest Baltic Avenue
Use the right lane.
31

Turn left onto Southwest Barnes Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Southwest Barnes Road
32

Turn left onto OR 217

1.5 mi · 1 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
33

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 2A Toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Turn right onto OR 8

1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Canyon Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
35

Continue on OR 8

2.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
36

Turn right onto Southwest 185th Avenue

52 ft · 5 sec · Southwest 185th Avenue
37

Turn right

19 ft · 1 sec
38

Arrive at 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 80.1 miles from Prineville, OR, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 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 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.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Prineville, 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 Prineville, OR

This is one driving day of about 160.3 miles and 3h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Prineville, 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.
The longest stretch is on Warm Springs Highway for about 46.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gresham, OR

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

Warm Springs, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warm Springs, OR

Meal break

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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Dough Zone Dumpling House Portland

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Portland, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 148.8

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15034463500

Visit website

Club Pioneer

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Prineville, Oregon

0.5 mi

Dillon's Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Prineville, Oregon

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Lan Su Chinese Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 148.8

Hours: 10 am–6:30 pm

+15032288131

Visit website

Café Zamora

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

2.3 mi

Marino Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

2.5 mi

Dough Zone Dumpling House Portland

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 148.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15034463500

Visit website

Club Pioneer

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Prineville, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15414476177

Visit website

Dillon's Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Prineville, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15414473203

Visit website

Ross Island Grocery & Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 148.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15032274531

Visit website

Higgins

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 148.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+15032229070

Visit website

Behind The Museum Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 148.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+15034776625

Visit website

Lechon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 148.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15032199000

Visit website

Domino's Pizza

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Prineville, Oregon

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+14582318001

Visit website

Lan Su Chinese Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 148.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–6:30 pm

+15032288131

Visit website

Empirical Cafè

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 148.8

Portland, Oregon

Café Zamora

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 148.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm

+19713367398

Visit website

Marino Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 148.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15032311313

Visit website

Common Grounds Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 148.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15033419528

Visit website

TwentySix Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 148.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Albina Press

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 148.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+19712795196

Cafe 57 PDX

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 148.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+15035735492

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 45.8

Warm Springs, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

FLO Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Prineville, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18448253356

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 34.3

Madras, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 34.3

Madras, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 34.3

Madras, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 34.3

Madras, Oregon

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 22.9

Madras, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

OMSI

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 148.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 9:30 am–5:30 pm

+15037974000

Visit website

Oregon Rail Heritage Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 148.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 1–5 pm

+15032331156

Visit website

OMSI Planetarium

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 148.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 12–5 pm

+15037974000

Visit website

South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 148.8

Portland, Oregon

+15034948283

Visit website

Portland Art Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 148.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15032262811

Visit website

Hopscotch Portland

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 148.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18334779229

Visit website

Oregon Historical Society

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 148.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15032221741

Visit website

Powell's City of Books

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 148.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18008787323

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

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.

6
147.2 mi into trip | ~3h 37m in

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

Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
8
147.6 mi into trip | ~3h 38m in

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
7
149.7 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in | US 26

Take the exit onto US 26 toward US 26 West: Beaverton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1D Toward US 26 West: Beaverton
8
154.5 mi into trip | ~3h 48m in

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 69B Toward Park Way, Barnes Road
8
156.4 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2A Toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hill...

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Prineville, OR

Afternoon in Prineville on Saturday

Local time

1:53 PM

PDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aloha, OR

Afternoon in Aloha on Saturday

Local time

1:53 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 59m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

160.3 mi in 3h 59m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.7 mi on Warm Springs Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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.

Driving Effort 9/10

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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

140.4 mi in | ~3h 28m | via I 84; US 30

Omsi

147.2 mi in | ~3h 37m

City Center

147.2 mi in | ~3h 37m

Salem

147.6 mi in | ~3h 38m

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46.7 miles on Warm Springs Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Aloha, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Aloha, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

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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