Origin
Portland, OR
Night in Portland on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Portland, OR to Terrebonne, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 24m
Distance
139.5 mi
224 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
★
6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Terrebonne, OR
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Trip Overview
Portland to Terrebonne is 139.5 miles and takes about 3h 24m via Warm Springs Highway and Mount Hood Highway, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Pacific Coast region of Oregon to another part of the same region, offering a local feel. It's a single-day trip that's best suited for those who enjoy a less direct, more winding journey. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive within Oregon without needing to break it up over multiple days.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.7 miles from Portland, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs Highway | 46.7 mi | 1h 4m |
| Mount Hood Highway | 39.6 mi | 56m |
| The Dalles-California Highway | 19.6 mi | 27m |
| Northwest Warm Springs Highway | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| Banfield Freeway | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Columbia River Highway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Northeast Hogan Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 4th Street | 1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Warm Springs Highway
— 46.7 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, OR and Terrebonne, OR.
1
Start on this road
110 ft
·
10 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto Northwest Couch Street
170 ft
·
11 sec
·
Northwest Couch Street
3
Turn right onto Northwest 5th Avenue
243 ft
·
12 sec
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Northwest 5th Avenue
4
Turn left onto West Burnside Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
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West Burnside Street
5
Continue on Burnside Bridge
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnside Bridge
6
Continue on East Burnside Street
526 ft
·
28 sec
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East Burnside Street
7
Turn left onto OR 99E
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Northeast Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 84, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 84; US 30
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Banfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 84; US 30
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 16
Toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Northeast 238th Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 238th Drive
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on Northeast 242nd Drive
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Northeast 242nd Drive
14
Continue on Northeast Hogan Drive
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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Northeast Hogan Drive
Use the left lane.
15
Turn slight left onto Northeast Burnside Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Burnside Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Southeast Mount Hood Highway
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Southeast Mount Hood Highway
17
Continue on US 26
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
18
Continue on US 26
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pioneer Boulevard
19
Continue on US 26
31 mi
·
43 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
20
Continue on US 26
47 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Warm Springs Highway
21
Continue on US 26
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Northwest Warm Springs Highway
22
Continue on US 26; US 97
222 ft
·
7 sec
·
4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 26; US 97
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 4th Street
24
Continue on US 26; US 97
20 mi
·
27 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
25
Turn left onto Central Avenue
277 ft
·
14 sec
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Central Avenue
26
Turn right onto 11th Street
329 ft
·
9 sec
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11th Street
27
Arrive at destination
11th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 24m duration and 139.5 miles, this is a comfortable one-day trip. You can leave Portland any time in the morning and still reach Terrebonne with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $28, planning is straightforward. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before the 46.7-mile stretch on Warm Springs Highway, as services might be less frequent in those sections. This route's flexibility means you can depart on short notice.
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 69.7 miles from Portland, OR, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 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 31 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.7 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Terrebonne, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Portland, 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 Portland, OR
This is one driving day of about 139.5 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Portland, 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 Warm Springs Highway for about 46.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.7 miles from Portland, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Northwest Couch Street
Turn right onto Northwest Couch Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Northwest 5th Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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OR 99E / Northeast Grand Avenue
Turn left onto OR 99E / Northeast Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 84, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 84, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The...
8
13.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.79 one way
$55.58 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $29.41 | $58.82 |
| premium | $5.59 | $30.71 | $61.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.80 | $61.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.65 | $6.70 |
| Efficient EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.21 | $5.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.53 | $8.93 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Terrebonne, OR
Night in Terrebonne on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Sandy, OR
70 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
11 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
3h 24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 5% of the route on major highways. Expect a more intimate connection with the landscape as you navigate Warm Springs Highway, Mount Hood Highway, and The Dalles-California Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 46.7 miles along Warm Springs Highway, giving you a solid block of driving before needing to make a turn. The road's personality shifts, offering a mix of faster sections and more intricate, winding local roads.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.7 mi on Warm Springs Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near Northwest Couch Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 24m 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: near the start (Northwest Couch Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northwest 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (OR 99E / Northeast Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Portland, OR to Terrebonne, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Wood Village along the way.
Wood Village
13.9 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 139.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.7 miles on Warm Springs Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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: near the start (Northwest Couch Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northwest 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (OR 99E / Northeast Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Terrebonne, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
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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