Porterville to The Dalles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

668 miles 1075 km · straight line
801.6 miles estimated 1290 km · driving distance
16h 8min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
351° N bearing direction

How far is Porterville from The Dalles?

The distance from Porterville to The Dalles is 668 miles (1075 km) as the crow flies. The Dalles is located N of Porterville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 801.6 miles, taking about 16h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Porterville 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Porterville 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 Porterville to The Dalles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 8min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 22min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 58min $96–$281* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Porterville & The Dalles

Quick Facts

Porterville
36.07°N, 119.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
140m 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 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients