Mesquite to The Dalles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

710.3 miles 1143.1 km · straight line
852.3 miles estimated 1371.7 km · driving distance
17h 9min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
331° NNW bearing direction

How far is Mesquite from The Dalles?

The distance from Mesquite to The Dalles is 710.3 miles (1143.1 km) as the crow flies. The Dalles is located NNW of Mesquite. By car, the driving distance is approximately 852.3 miles, taking about 17h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Mesquite in Nevada 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mesquite 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 Mesquite to The Dalles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 9min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 35min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~22h 18min $102–$298* Comfort

Quick Facts

Mesquite
36.81°N, 114.07°W
America/Los_Angeles
488m 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 237 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients