The Dalles is centrally located along the I-84 corridor and the Columbia River. With easy access to Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Washington, Boise, Idaho and many California cities, this area is ideal for the company that relies on interstate commerce and reliable trucking routes.
Many companies in The Dalles area support businesses for companies in Portland, or have clients there. Many products produced in The Dalles are sold nationally.
Local Transportation
For local transportation and vanpool information visit Mid-Columbia Economic Development District’s Gorge TransitLink.
Also, learn how you and your employees can drive less by participating in Mid-Columbia Economic Development District’s Drive Less Connect program.
Distances to Major Markets
| City |
Miles to City |
Time Distance |
| Portland, OR |
80 miles |
70 min drive |
| Seattle, WA |
260 miles |
4 hour drive |
| Spokane, WA |
261 miles |
4 hour drive |
| Boise, ID |
350 miles |
5.5 hour drive |
| Sacramento, CA |
667 miles |
1:30 Flight |
| Salt Lake City, UT |
680 miles |
1:45 Flight |
| San Francisco, CA |
717 miles |
1:45 Flight |
Major Nearby Highways
| City |
Miles |
| Interstate 84 |
0.25 |
| Highway 197 |
7 |
| Highway 97 |
20 |
| Interstate 205 |
60 |
| Interstate 5 |
82 |
Nearest Airports
| Name |
Miles |
| Columbia Gorge Regional Airport |
5 |
| Portland International (PDX) |
75 |
General Aviation
| Name |
Miles |
Runway #1 |
Runway #2 |
Runway #3 |
| Columbia Gorge Regional Airport |
5 |
4,694′ |
5,097′ |
4,406′ |
Nearest Deepwater Port
| City |
Miles |
| Portland, Oregon |
82 |
Nearest Foreign Trade Zone
Motor Freight Carriers
| Name |
Miles |
Notes |
| UPS Ground: 3480 Crates Way, The Dalles, OR 97058 |
0.25 |
Located in The Dalles Industrial Center |
| USF Reddaway: 1298 Bargeway Road, The Dalles, OR 97058 |
2 |
Located in The Dalles Industrial Center |
Parcel Carriers
| Name |
Miles |
Notes |
| United Parcel Service: 3480 Crates Way, The Dalles, OR 97058 |
2 |
Located in The Dalles Industrial Center, Regional Distribution Center, Saturday Delivery, Will cater services to meet company’s needs |
| Federal Express: 812 W 6th St, The Dalles, OR 97058 |
2 |
A-OK Pak & Ship: FedEx Authorized Ship Center |
United States Post Office
| Name |
Miles |
| USPS The Dalles, 97058 |
2 |
Freight & Shipping Times
Shippers can expect:
- 1-2 day ground delivery to Seattle, Boise and the Bay Area
- 2-3 day delivery to LA and Denver
- 3-4 day to Dallas, Omaha and Minneapolis
- 5-7 day to East Coast cities.
