The Dalles to Truckee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

436 miles 701.6 km · straight line
523.1 miles estimated 841.9 km · driving distance
10h 31min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
173° S bearing direction

How far is The Dalles from Truckee?

The distance from The Dalles to Truckee is 436 miles (701.6 km) as the crow flies. Truckee is located S of The Dalles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 523.1 miles, taking about 10h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — The Dalles in Oregon and Truckee in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for The Dalles and Truckee. 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 The Dalles to Truckee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 31min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 37min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 59min $63–$183* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between The Dalles & Truckee

Quick Facts

The Dalles
45.59°N, 121.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
77m elevation
Truckee
39.33°N, 120.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
1773m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 145 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients