Origin
Unity, OR
Afternoon in Unity on Friday
Local time
2:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
65 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Unity, OR
Google DeepMind
Hutchinson, OR
Mathias Reding
Unity to Hutchinson is 65 miles and takes about 1 hour 50 minutes via State Highway 245, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oregon, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. It's a relatively short drive, perfect for a single day of travel. You'll be navigating primarily on state highways, offering a more local feel than an interstate journey. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward, manageable drive between these two Oregon locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.5 miles from Unity, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 65 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a mixed drive, with 55% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on State Highway 245, La Grande-Baker Highway, and Sumpter Stage Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 35.6 miles on State Highway 245, allowing for a consistent pace. Expect a varied driving experience that balances open road segments with potentially more winding or scenic highway sections as you traverse Oregon.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 50m drive. You will face about 8 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: Navigation decision point; at 47.2 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.7 miles (US 30 / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 30 / Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Haines Cemetary Lane
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto Anthony Lake Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 245 | 35.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| La Grande-Baker Highway | 10 mi | 14m |
| Sumpter Stage Highway | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Anthony Lakes Highway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Haines Cemetary Lane | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| 10th Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| John Day Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Front Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Unity, OR and Hutchinson, OR.
Start on South Burnt River Lane
Turn left
Turn left onto US 26
Continue on US 26
Turn slight right onto OR 245
Continue on OR 245
Continue on OR 245
Turn right onto OR 7
Continue on OR 7
Continue on OR 7
Continue on OR 7
Continue on OR 7
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Turn left onto US 30
Turn right onto US 30
Continue on US 30
Continue on US 30
Continue on US 30
Turn left onto Haines Cemetary Lane
Turn straight onto Anthony Lakes Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto Anthony Lake Highway
Turn straight onto Anthony Lakes Highway
Arrive at destination
Given the 1 hour 50 minute duration, this is an easy same-day trip. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and allow for any unforeseen delays. With only 65 miles to cover, you have flexibility in your timing. There are no designated stops listed, so plan to refuel before you leave Unity, as the $13 fuel cost suggests a modest distance and limited services along the way. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 35.6-mile stretch on State Highway 245.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 14 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.5 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hutchinson, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Unity, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Unity, OR
This is one driving day of about 65 miles and 1h 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.5 mi from Unity, OR · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Unity, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Hutchinson, 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.
Regular Gas
$12.95 one way
$25.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.70 | $27.41 |
| premium | $5.59 | $14.31 | $28.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Unity on Friday
Local time
2:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Hutchinson on Friday
Local time
2:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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