Pendleton, OR to Terrebonne, OR is 219.9 miles and takes about 4h 27m via Sherman Highway, Columbia River Highway, and The Dalles-California Highway, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you across the Pacific Coast region entirely within Oregon. Expect a predominantly surface road experience, offering a more grounded perspective of the landscape compared to interstate travel. It's a manageable one-day trip, ideal if you prefer to cover ground without feeling rushed.
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
109.9 miles from Pendleton, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sherman Highway
67.7 mi
1h 29m
Columbia River Highway
62.9 mi
1h 7m
The Dalles-California Highway
44.1 mi
56m
Old Oregon Trail Highway
41.5 mi
45m
Southwest 4th Street
1 mi
3m
Southwest Court Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
US 395
0.4 mi
<1m
E Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Sherman Highway
— 67.7 mi, about 1h 29m
Traffic on I-84
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~661 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,173
Quietest
2 AM
~74 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Pendleton, OR and Terrebonne, OR.
1
Start on this road
94 ft·12 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto US 30
0.6 mi·57 sec·Southwest Court Avenue
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Southwest Court Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·Southwest Court Avenue
4
Turn left onto Southwest 20th Street
0.2 mi·15 sec·Southwest 20th Street
5
Turn right onto OR 37
281 ft·5 sec·OR 37
6
Take the ramp onto US 395
0.4 mi·54 sec·US 395
7
Merge onto I 84; US 395
41 mi·45 min·Old Oregon Trail Highway
8
Continue on I 84; US 30
63 mi·1 hr 7 min·Columbia River Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Toward US 97: Yakima, Bend
10
Turn left onto US 97
55 mi·1 hr 12 min·Sherman Highway
11
Continue on US 97
0.4 mi·52 sec·E Street
12
Turn straight onto US 97
12 mi·16 min·Sherman Highway
13
Continue on US 97
25 mi·29 min·The Dalles-California Highway
14
Continue on US 97
0.2 mi·32 sec·Northeast 6th Street
15
Turn left onto US 26; US 97
264 ft·12 sec·4th Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 26; US 97
1.0 mi·3 min·Southwest 4th Street
17
Continue on US 26; US 97
20 mi·27 min·The Dalles-California Highway
18
Turn left onto Central Avenue
277 ft·14 sec·Central Avenue
19
Turn right onto 11th Street
329 ft·9 sec·11th Street
20
Arrive at destination
11th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 27m estimated duration, starting in Pendleton, OR, early in the morning is recommended to allow for flexibility. With only one planned stop, you have ample time to enjoy the drive without feeling pressed. The longest stretch without a significant break is 67.7 miles on Sherman Highway, so be sure to plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you get to that point. The total fuel cost is estimated at $42, which is quite reasonable for this distance.
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 109.9 miles from Pendleton, OR, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.7 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 48 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.9 miles or 2h 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 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 Pendleton, 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 Pendleton, OR
This is one driving day of about 219.9 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Pendleton, 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 Sherman Highway for about 67.7 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 219.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|Southwest Court Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Southwest Court Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.9 mi into trip|~1m in|Southwest 20th Street
Turn left onto Southwest 20th Street
Navigation decision point
5
105.9 mi into trip|~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward US 97: Yakima, Bend
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 97: Yakima, Bend
5
199.2 mi into trip|~3h 56m in|US 26; US 97 / 4th Street
Turn left onto US 26; US 97 / 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
219.8 mi into trip|~4h 27m in|11th Street
Turn right onto 11th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.29 one way
$88.58 round trip
$5.12/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.43
$46.98
$93.97
premium
$5.67
$49.12
$98.25
diesel
$6.28
$54.33
$108.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66
0
$23.09
$10.56
Efficient EV
55
0
$19.24
$8.80
EV Truck/SUV
88
1
$30.79
$14.07
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Pendleton, OR
Late night
in Pendleton on Thursday
Local time
4:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
N 1 to 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Terrebonne, OR
Late night
in Terrebonne on Thursday
Local time
4:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Cloudy
SW 1 to 6 mph8% chanceLive forecast
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
5 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 27m 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 is mostly on surface roads, with 0% highway time. You'll encounter the longest stretch of continuous driving on Sherman Highway for 67.7 miles. After that, you'll transition to other surface roads, so expect a more rural cruising pace for most of the 219.9 miles. Keep an eye out for the changing road types as you navigate.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.7 mi on Sherman Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Southwest Court Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 27m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Southwest Court Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.9 miles (Southwest 20th Street): Navigation decision point; at 105.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,227 ft281 ft
Total Climb
3,928 ft
Total Descent
2,130 ft
Highest Point
3,227 ft
~172.5 mi in
Elevation Range
2,946 ft
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 Pendleton, OR to Terrebonne, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.
Pendleton is a city of 17,000 people (2019) in Eastern Oregon. The city is set in a pleasant valley set among hilly cropland on the I-84 several hours east of Portland. It is the location of one of the manufacturing plants of Pendleton Woolen Mills.
Top landmarks
•John F. Kilkenny United States Post Office and Courthouse — courthouse in Pendleton, United States of America
•Masonic Temple — historic building in Pendleton, Oregon, United States
•Pendleton Center for the Arts — art center in Pendleton, Oregon, USA
The longest stretch is about 67.7 miles on Sherman Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Southwest Court Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.9 miles (Southwest 20th Street): Navigation decision point; at 105.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Terrebonne, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
