Origin
Umatilla, OR
Late night in Umatilla on Friday
Local time
4:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Umatilla, OR to Weston, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
58.4 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Umatilla, OR
Pedro Luis Domínguez Ruiz
Weston, OR
Nathan Ellen-Johnson
Trip Overview
This 58.4-mile drive from Umatilla to Weston, Oregon, is a manageable 1-hour and 15-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate Old Oregon Trail Highway, New Oregon-Washington Highway, and Umatilla-Stanfield Highway, with a significant portion on well-maintained roads. The estimated fuel cost is around $12, and with no designated stops, the flexibility is yours to create your own adventure. This route offers a straightforward, local driving experience within the Pacific Coast region, perfect for a quick excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 58.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, meaning you'll encounter frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. While 100% of this drive is on highways, the character is more that of local roads. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 21.3 miles on Old Oregon Trail Highway. The road's personality shifts as you progress, offering a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Oregon Trail Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.3 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 early in the drive near US 730 / 6th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 730 / 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (East Theater Lane): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 730 / 6th Street
Turn right onto US 730 / 6th Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
East Theater Lane
Turn left onto East Theater Lane
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Northeast 4th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 395
Take the exit onto US 395 toward US 395 North: Stanfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 395 North: Stanfield
5
36.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward OR 11: Pendleton, Milton-Freewater
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 11: Pendleton, Milton-Freewater
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 Umatilla, OR to Weston, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Milton-Freewater along the way.
Milton-Freewater
36.4 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Oregon Trail Highway | 21.3 mi | 23m |
| New Oregon-Washington Highway | 12.3 mi | 17m |
| Umatilla-Stanfield Highway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Oregon-Washington Highway | 6 mi | 8m |
| Banister Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 6th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Oregon Trail Highway
— 21.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Umatilla, OR and Weston, OR.
1
Start on I Street
82 ft
·
5 sec
·
I Street
2
Turn right onto US 730
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Street
3
Continue on US 395; US 730
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Columbia River Highway
4
Turn right onto US 395
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
5
Continue on US 395
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
North 1st Street
6
Turn left onto East Theater Lane
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Theater Lane
7
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 4th Street
8
Turn left onto US 395
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
9
Continue on US 395
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
10
Continue on US 395
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
11
Take the exit onto US 395
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 395
Toward US 395 North: Stanfield
12
Merge onto I 84; US 30; US 395
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Old Oregon Trail Highway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward OR 11: Pendleton, Milton-Freewater
14
Turn left onto OR 11
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Oregon-Washington Highway
15
Turn right onto US 30; OR 11
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Court Avenue
16
Turn slight left onto OR 11
12 mi
·
17 min
·
New Oregon-Washington Highway
17
Continue on OR 11
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Oregon-Washington Highway
18
Turn right onto Banister Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Banister Road
19
Continue on South Water Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Water Street
20
Turn right onto East Main Street
135 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.2 mi from Umatilla, OR · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Umatilla, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Weston, OR
The final approach into Weston, 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
$11.63 one way
$23.27 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
| premium | $5.59 | $12.85 | $25.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.18 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Weston, OR
Late night in Weston on Friday
Local time
4:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 15m 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 Umatilla, OR to Weston, OR covers 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Oregon Trail Highway, New Oregon-Washington Highway, Umatilla-Stanfield Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.2 miles from Umatilla, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.63 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 15m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 730 / 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (East Theater Lane): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Umatilla, OR to Weston, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Milton-Freewater along the way.
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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