Myrtle Point to Terrebonne is 257.1 miles and takes about 5h 38m via I 5 and McKenzie Highway, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip takes you from Oregon's Pacific Coast inland toward the high desert, offering a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel. You'll spend about a third of your time on major highways, so expect some variety in the scenery and driving experience. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct way to cross a significant portion of Oregon 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
128.6 miles from Myrtle Point, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
73.7 mi
1h 25m
McKenzie Highway
62.5 mi
1h 25m
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
45.8 mi
1h 5m
Santiam Highway
28.4 mi
35m
Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
19.8 mi
22m
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
6.2 mi
8m
The Dalles-California Highway
5.7 mi
8m
State Highway 42
5.3 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 73.7 mi, about 1h 25m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,307 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,675
Quietest
1 AM
~117 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Point, OR and Terrebonne, OR.
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Start on OR 42
0.3 mi·47 sec·8th Street
2
Continue on OR 42
490 ft·13 sec·Roseburg Road
3
Continue on OR 42
0.2 mi·23 sec·Maryland Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto OR 42
17 mi·23 min·Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
5
Continue on OR 42
5.3 mi·7 min·State Highway 42
6
Continue on OR 42
26 mi·37 min·Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
7
Continue on OR 42
0.7 mi·1 min·Douglas Boulevard
8
Turn left onto OR 42; OR 99
0.5 mi·44 sec·North Main Street
9
Continue on OR 42; OR 99
2.7 mi·4 min·Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
10
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
11
Merge onto I 5
74 mi·1 hr 25 min·I 5
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 194AToward OR 126 East: Springfield, McKenzie River
13
Merge onto OR 126
6.2 mi·8 min·Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
14
Turn left onto OR 126
430 ft·12 sec·Main Street
15
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 126
2.5 mi·4 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on OR 126
46 mi·1 hr 2 min·McKenzie Highway
17
Continue on OR 126
20 mi·22 min·Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 20; OR 126
28 mi·35 min·Santiam Highway
19
Enter roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
226 ft·3 sec·West Barclay Drive
20
Continue on West Barclay Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·West Barclay Drive
21
At end of road, turn right onto North Locust Street
0.5 mi·51 sec·North Locust Street
22
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
248 ft·3 sec·US 20; OR 126
23
Continue on US 20; OR 126
0.3 mi·56 sec·US 20; OR 126
24
Continue on OR 126
17 mi·22 min·McKenzie Highway
25
Continue on OR 126
2.4 mi·5 min·Southwest Highland Avenue
26
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 126
122 ft·5 sec·Southwest Highland Avenue
27
Merge onto US 97; OR 126
5.7 mi·8 min·The Dalles-California Highway
28
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.3 mi·40 sec·11th Street
29
Arrive at destination
11th Street
Trip Plan
Starting your drive from Myrtle Point in the morning is recommended to make the most of daylight, especially since this trip is designed for a single day. With a total duration of under 6 hours, you can comfortably complete it without needing an overnight stop. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway mark or where the highway type changes. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $54 budget is an estimate and prices can vary; filling up before you hit the longer stretches on I 5 is a good idea.
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 128.6 miles from Myrtle Point, OR, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.7 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 57 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.6 miles or 2h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 33m
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 Myrtle Point, 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 Myrtle Point, OR
This is one driving day of about 257.1 miles and 5h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Myrtle Point, 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 I 5 for about 73.7 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 127.2 and 231.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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127.2 mi into trip|~2h 43m in
Take the exit toward OR 126 East: Springfield, McKenzie River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 194A
Toward OR 126 East: Springfield, McKenzie River
6
133.9 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|OR 126 / Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 126 / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
202.1 mi into trip|~4h 22m in|US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway
Navigation decision point
4
230.5 mi into trip|~4h 57m in|West Barclay Drive
Enter roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
231.9 mi into trip|~5h in|US 20; OR 126
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.56 one way
$91.12 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$48.79
$97.58
premium
$5.04
$51.04
$102.07
diesel
$4.80
$48.55
$97.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.1
0
$27.00
$12.34
Efficient EV
64.3
0
$22.50
$10.28
EV Truck/SUV
102.8
1
$35.99
$16.45
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 18, 2026
Origin
Myrtle Point, OR
Late night
in Myrtle Point on Sunday
Local time
3:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
WNW 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 10:38PM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
Terrebonne, OR
Late night
in Terrebonne on Sunday
Local time
3:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Patchy Smoke
W 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 10:38PM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
52°F
Springfield, OR
129 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
3 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
5h 38m 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 drive includes 31% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch on I 5 covering 73.7 miles. You'll transition from highway travel to surface roads as you navigate through different terrains. Expect a mixed driving experience with periods of faster travel on the interstate balanced by slower cruising on highways like McKenzie Highway.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.7 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 127.2 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 257.1 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 127.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.9 miles (OR 126 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 202.1 miles (US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,377 ft87 ft
Total Climb
3,986 ft
Total Descent
1,207 ft
Highest Point
3,377 ft
~220.4 mi in
Elevation Range
3,290 ft
Notable High Points
1,044 ft at ~36.7 miles+548 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 Myrtle Point, OR to Terrebonne, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Mckenzie River along the way.
Mckenzie River
127.2 mi in|~2h 43m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Myrtle Point is said to be one of the best-preserved small towns in Southern Oregon. The town is at the southern end of the Coquille River Valley, about 25 miles inland from the city of Bandon along the Oregon coast. The historic downtown is accompanied by many traditional homes, with some being in mint condition and others in the process of renovation.
Top landmarks
•Coos County Logging Museum — industrial museum in Oregon, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 38m. Total distance: 257.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.7 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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.
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 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 127.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.9 miles (OR 126 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 202.1 miles (US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Terrebonne, OR before the return drive.
