Sun City West to The Dalles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

947.8 miles 1525.3 km · straight line
1137.4 miles estimated 1830.4 km · driving distance
22h 53min estimated drive time
$109 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
333° NNW bearing direction

How far is Sun City West from The Dalles?

The distance from Sun City West to The Dalles is 947.8 miles (1525.3 km) as the crow flies. The Dalles is located NNW of Sun City West. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1137.4 miles, taking about 22h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Sun City West in Arizona 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 Sun City West 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 Sun City West to The Dalles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 53min $109 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 28min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~29h 45min $136–$398* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sun City West & The Dalles

Quick Facts

Sun City West
33.66°N, 112.34°W
America/Phoenix
376m 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 316 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients