Temecula to The Dalles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

862.9 miles 1388.7 km · straight line
1035.5 miles estimated 1666.4 km · driving distance
20h 50min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
347° NNW bearing direction

How far is Temecula from The Dalles?

The distance from Temecula to The Dalles is 862.9 miles (1388.7 km) as the crow flies. The Dalles is located NNW of Temecula. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1035.5 miles, taking about 20h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Temecula 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. 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 Temecula 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 Temecula to The Dalles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 50min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 0min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~27h 5min $124–$362* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Temecula & The Dalles

Quick Facts

Temecula
33.49°N, 117.15°W
America/Los_Angeles
310m 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 288 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients