Lincoln Beach to Terrebonne is 202.7 miles and takes about 4h 45m via North Santiam Highway and OR 22, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip takes you from the Pacific Coast region inland through Oregon's diverse landscapes. While most of the drive is on surface roads, you'll encounter some highway cruising. It's a straightforward route for a single day of driving, offering a change of scenery without requiring an overnight stay.
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
101.4 miles from Lincoln Beach, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Santiam Highway
104.7 mi
2h 19m
Salmon River Highway
26.8 mi
37m
OR 22
20.6 mi
24m
McKenzie Highway
16.6 mi
22m
Oregon Coast Highway
9.6 mi
16m
The Dalles-California Highway
5.7 mi
8m
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
4.9 mi
6m
Southeast East Devils Lake Road
4.4 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
North Santiam Highway
— 104.7 mi, about 2h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Beach, OR and Terrebonne, OR.
1
Start on Lincoln Avenue
35 ft·8 sec·Lincoln Avenue
2
Turn left onto Willow Street
0.1 mi·37 sec·Willow Street
3
Turn left onto US 101
8.7 mi·15 min·Oregon Coast Highway
4
Turn right onto Southeast East Devils Lake Road
4.4 mi·9 min·Southeast East Devils Lake Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 101
0.9 mi·1 min·Oregon Coast Highway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·30 sec
7
Continue on OR 18
27 mi·37 min·Salmon River Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22
20 mi·24 min·OR 22
Toward OR 22: Salem
9
Continue on OR 22
4.9 mi·6 min·Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22
0.5 mi·1 min·Center Street Bridge
Toward OR 99E Business South: City Center, Albany
11
Take the exit onto OR 22
0.2 mi·29 sec·OR 22
Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: AlbanyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
440 ft·12 sec·Front Street Northeast
13
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.1 mi·17 sec·Front Street Southeast
14
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi·52 sec·Trade Street Southeast
15
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.2 mi·39 sec·Pringle Parkway Southeast
16
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi·44 sec·Bellevue Street Southeast
17
Turn right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
2.1 mi·4 min·12th Street Southeast
18
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
29 mi·33 min·North Santiam Highway
19
Continue on OR 22
0.6 mi·43 sec·Northwest Santiam Boulevard
20
Continue on OR 22
0.5 mi·33 sec·Northeast Santiam Boulevard
21
Continue on OR 22
76 mi·1 hr 45 min·North Santiam Highway
22
Enter roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
226 ft·3 sec·West Barclay Drive
23
Continue on West Barclay Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·West Barclay Drive
24
At end of road, turn right onto North Locust Street
0.5 mi·51 sec·North Locust Street
25
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
248 ft·3 sec·US 20; OR 126
26
Continue on US 20; OR 126
0.3 mi·56 sec·US 20; OR 126
27
Continue on OR 126
17 mi·22 min·McKenzie Highway
28
Continue on OR 126
2.4 mi·5 min·Southwest Highland Avenue
29
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 126
122 ft·5 sec·Southwest Highland Avenue
30
Merge onto US 97; OR 126
5.7 mi·8 min·The Dalles-California Highway
31
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.3 mi·40 sec·11th Street
32
Arrive at destination
11th Street
Trip Plan
Starting early from Lincoln Beach will give you ample daylight for the 4h 45m drive to Terrebonne. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before you leave the coast, as services might become less frequent inland. The estimated fuel cost is around $40. Pay attention to road conditions on the North Santiam Highway, as it's your longest continuous stretch and will be the primary focus of your drive.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.4 miles from Lincoln Beach, OR, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.7 miles.
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 45 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.4 miles or 2h 21m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Terrebonne, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lincoln Beach, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Lincoln Beach, OR
This is one driving day of about 202.7 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Lincoln Beach, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North Santiam Highway for about 104.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 177.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Willow Street
Turn left onto Willow Street
Navigation decision point
5
41.2 mi into trip|~1h 5m in|OR 22
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22 toward OR 22: Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward OR 22: Salem
6
66.5 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|OR 22 / Center Street Bridge
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22 / Center Street Bridge toward OR 99E Business South: City Center, Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 99E Business South: City Center, Alba...
7
67 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|OR 22
Take the exit onto OR 22 toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Albany
5
177.5 mi into trip|~4h 7m in|US 20; OR 126
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.92 one way
$71.84 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$38.47
$76.93
premium
$5.04
$40.24
$80.47
diesel
$4.80
$38.27
$76.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.8
0
$21.28
$9.73
Efficient EV
50.7
0
$17.74
$8.11
EV Truck/SUV
81.1
1
$28.38
$12.97
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Lincoln Beach, OR
Late night
in Lincoln Beach on Sunday
Local time
4:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
N 10 to 17 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:40AM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
Terrebonne, OR
Late night
in Terrebonne on Sunday
Local time
4:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Patchy Smoke
NW 2 to 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:40AM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
84°F
Lebanon, OR
101 mi in
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 45m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route has a low highway share of only 10%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest stretch without a significant road change is 104.7 miles on the North Santiam Highway. Expect a predominantly rural cruising feel with fewer exits compared to interstate travel. You'll transition from coastal roads to inland routes, noticing the change in terrain as you head east.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.7 mi on North Santiam Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Willow Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 202.7 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (Willow Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.2 miles (OR 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 66.5 miles (OR 22 / Center Street Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,396 ft35 ft
Total Climb
4,780 ft
Total Descent
1,964 ft
Highest Point
4,396 ft
~159.3 mi in
Elevation Range
4,361 ft
Notable High Points
4,396 ft at ~159.3 miles+973 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lincoln Beach, OR to Terrebonne, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 202.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.7 miles on North Santiam Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Terrebonne, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Willow Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.2 miles (OR 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 66.5 miles (OR 22 / Center Street Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Terrebonne, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
