Death Valley to The Dalles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

663.8 miles 1068.3 km · straight line
796.6 miles estimated 1282 km · driving distance
16h 1min estimated drive time
$77 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
342° NNW bearing direction

How far is Death Valley from The Dalles?

The distance from Death Valley to The Dalles is 663.8 miles (1068.3 km) as the crow flies. The Dalles is located NNW of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 796.6 miles, taking about 16h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California and The Dalles in Oregon.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Death Valley and The Dalles. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Death Valley to The Dalles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 1min $77 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 13min $64–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 49min $96–$279* Comfort

Quick Facts

Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m elevation
The Dalles
45.59°N, 121.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
77m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients