How far is it from Mitchell, OR, to Fossil, OR, ?

The distance between Mitchell, OR, and Fossil, OR, is 44 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Mitchell, OR, to Fossil, OR, ?

The drive from Mitchell, OR, to Fossil, OR, takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Mitchell, OR, to Fossil, OR, ?

The fastest route from Mitchell, OR, to Fossil, OR, covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Fossil, OR from Mitchell, OR?

Fossil, OR lies roughly to the north of Mitchell, OR.

Which roads does the route from Mitchell, OR to Fossil, OR follow?

The drive from Mitchell, OR to Fossil, OR mainly follows OR 207, OR 19.

Are there charging stations between Mitchell, OR and Fossil, OR?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Mitchell, OR to Fossil, OR, including COLUMBIA BASIN FOSSIL (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 1.

Mitchell, OR Fossil, OR

Distance: 44 miDuration: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Mitchell, OR to Fossil, OR takes about 1 h 20 min via OR 207. The distance is 44 mi. The straight-line distance is 30 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Fossil, OR. Driving directions

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Driving directions7 · 44 mi

The route heads out on US 26 for 44 miles, taking about an hour and 20 minutes. From there, the drive follows OR 207 and OR 19 through the high desert, ending in Fossil, a town tucked into rugged canyons and fossil beds.

1 Depart left 1 mi
2 Turn left 9 yd
3 Turn right onto Ochoco Highway 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Service Creek-Mitchell Highway 24 mi
5 At end of road, turn left onto John Day Highway 20 mi
6 Turn right onto Washington Street 1 mi
7 Arrive right onto Washington Street

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The return trip from Fossil, OR to Mitchell, OR covers roughly the same distance, 44 mi.

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Charging points along the way

1 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 44 mi

COLUMBIA BASIN FOSSILType1 · 100-452 Broadway, Fossil, OR, 978307.2 kW

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Fossil, OR → Lonerock, OR41 mi · 1 h 25 min Fossil, OR → Antelope, OR35 mi · 1 h 5 min Fossil, OR → Condon, OR20 mi · 35 min Fossil, OR → Spray, OR33 mi · 55 min Fossil, OR → Shaniko, OR43 mi · 1 h 20 min Fossil, OR → Monument, OR59 mi · 1 h 40 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Mitchell, OR, {fromState} to Fossil, OR, {toState}?: The distance between Mitchell, OR, {fromState} and Fossil, OR, {toState} is 44 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Mitchell, OR, {fromState} to Fossil, OR, {toState}?: The drive from Mitchell, OR, {fromState} to Fossil, OR, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Mitchell, OR, {fromState} to Fossil, OR, {toState}?: The fastest route from Mitchell, OR, {fromState} to Fossil, OR, {toState} covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Fossil, OR from Mitchell, OR?: Fossil, OR lies roughly to the north of Mitchell, OR.
Which roads does the route from Mitchell, OR to Fossil, OR follow?: The drive from Mitchell, OR to Fossil, OR mainly follows OR 207, OR 19.
Are there charging stations between Mitchell, OR and Fossil, OR?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Mitchell, OR to Fossil, OR, including COLUMBIA BASIN FOSSIL (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 1.

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