Huckleberry Inn Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Government Camp, Oregon
Hours: 6 am–9:30 pm
+15032723325
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 32m
Distance
194.2 mi
313 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clatskanie, OR
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Terrebonne, OR
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Clatskanie, OR to Terrebonne, OR is 194.2 miles and takes about 4h 32m via Warm Springs Highway, Mount Hood Highway, and I 5, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route takes you from the Pacific Coast region into the interior of Oregon, covering a significant distance on surface roads. You'll spend most of your time on local highways rather than interstates, so plan for a more scenic and potentially slower pace. With only one recommended stop and a drive under five hours, this trip is easily doable in a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
97.1 miles from Clatskanie, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs Highway | 46.7 mi | 1h 4m |
| Mount Hood Highway | 39.6 mi | 56m |
| I 5 | 28.6 mi | 30m |
| The Dalles-California Highway | 19.6 mi | 27m |
| I 205 | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| Northwest Warm Springs Highway | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| Lower Columbia River Highway | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| Columbia River Highway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
Step-by-step road directions between Clatskanie, OR and Terrebonne, OR.
Start on South Nehalem Street
Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street
Continue on Southeast True Haak Street
Turn right onto US 30
Take the exit
Continue on WA 433
Turn right onto Tennant Way
Take the exit
Merge onto I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 205
Take the exit
Continue on I 84; US 30
Take the exit
Turn right onto Northeast 238th Drive
Continue on Northeast 242nd Drive
Continue on Northeast Hogan Drive
Turn slight left onto Northeast Burnside Road
Continue on Southeast Mount Hood Highway
Continue on US 26
Continue on US 26
Continue on US 26
Continue on US 26
Continue on US 26
Continue on US 26; US 97
Continue on US 26; US 97
Continue on US 26; US 97
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Turn right onto 11th Street
Arrive at destination
Given the 4h 32m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to complete the 194.2-mile trip. With only one stop recommended, you have flexibility in how you pace the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you transition to Warm Springs Highway, which forms the longest stretch of your journey at 46.7 miles. While the fuel cost is estimated at $39, it's always wise to top off before heading out, particularly since you'll be on surface roads for the majority of the trip.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 43 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.1 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Terrebonne, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Clatskanie, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clatskanie, OR
This is one driving day of about 194.2 miles and 4h 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 97.1 miles from Clatskanie, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · around the midpoint
Government Camp, Oregon
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hours: 6 am–9:30 pm
+15032723325
Porky's Public House & Eatery
Longview, Washington
Don't Die Cafe
Vancouver, Washington
Best coffee break · early in the drive
Vancouver, Washington
Early in the drive, short detour
Hours: 8 am–6 pm
+13609524877
Legacy Coffee Company
Gresham, Oregon
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Government Camp, Oregon
Hours: 6 am–9:30 pm
+15032723325
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Longview, Washington
Hours: 10 am–9 pm
+13606361616
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Vancouver, Washington
Hours: 11 am–6 pm
+13608288980
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Troutdale, Oregon
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+19714198391
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Vancouver, Washington
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+13607187182
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Vancouver, Washington
Hours: 10 am–2 pm
+15648882515
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Vancouver, Washington
Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm
+13606939723
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Warm Springs, Oregon
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+15415533123
Early in the drive, short detour
Vancouver, Washington
Hours: 8 am–6 pm
+13609524877
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Gresham, Oregon
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
+15034895056
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~12 min detour
Camas, Washington
Hours: 6 am–6 pm
+15037141074
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Warm Springs, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18663003827
Visit websiteNear the end, ~12 min detour
Madras, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18337484267
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Clatskanie, Oregon
+15416599585
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Clatskanie, Oregon
Hours: 6 am–10:30 pm
+15037282622
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Longview, Washington
Hours: Open 24 hours
+13607033884
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Longview, WA
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+13607036054
Near the start, short detour
Longview, Washington
Hours: 8 am–5:30 pm
+13605771500
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Longview, Washington
Hours: Open 24 hours
+13604425421
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Longview, Washington
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+15034763446
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Longview, Washington
Hours: 9 am–4 pm
+13604236741
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Longview, Washington
+13606364488
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 68.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 30 / Lower Columbia River Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward WA 433 North: Longview, Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 205 toward I 205 South: Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$38.69 one way
$77.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $40.94 | $81.89 |
| premium | $5.59 | $42.75 | $85.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.88 | $85.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.39 | $9.32 |
| Efficient EV | 48.6 | 0 | $16.99 | $7.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.7 | 0 | $27.19 | $12.43 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Clatskanie on Tuesday
Local time
3:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Destination
Late night in Terrebonne on Tuesday
Local time
3:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is primarily on surface roads, accounting for 78% of the total mileage. You'll experience about 22% on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on Warm Springs Highway measuring 46.7 miles. Expect to transition from highway cruising to more rural and local road navigation, with frequent changes in speed limits and potential for more varied traffic patterns as you move away from major interstates. The shift to surface roads means you'll encounter more towns and intersections.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 30 / Lower Columbia River Highway.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 194.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 30 / Lower Columbia River Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.8 miles (I 205): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clatskanie, OR and Terrebonne, OR, road signs point toward Seattle and Wood Village.
Seattle
Wood Village
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 32m. Total distance: 194.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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