Origin
Sisters, OR
Late night in Sisters on Tuesday
Local time
2:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sisters, OR to Terrebonne, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sisters, OR
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Terrebonne, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Sisters and Terrebonne, this 25.5-mile journey is an efficient way to traverse the Pacific Coast region. You can easily complete the entire trip in about 38 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budget roughly $5 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Because this route is a direct connection rather than a multi-day trek, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. It serves as a straightforward local transit that fits perfectly into a larger itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McKenzie Highway | 16.6 mi | 22m |
| The Dalles-California Highway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Southwest Highland Avenue | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| US 20 | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 11th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Cascade Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
McKenzie Highway
— 16.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sisters, OR and Terrebonne, OR.
1
Start on this road
137 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 20; OR 126
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Cascade Avenue
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 20; OR 126
180 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 20; OR 126
4
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 20; OR 126
5
Continue on US 20; OR 126
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 20; OR 126
6
Continue on OR 126
17 mi
·
22 min
·
McKenzie Highway
7
Continue on OR 126
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest Highland Avenue
8
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 126
122 ft
·
5 sec
·
Southwest Highland Avenue
9
Merge onto US 97; OR 126
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
10
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
11th Street
11
Arrive at destination
11th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.3 — 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
|
US 20; OR 126 / East Cascade Avenue
Turn right onto US 20; OR 126 / East Cascade Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 20; OR 126
Keep slight right at fork onto US 20; OR 126
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 20; OR 126
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
OR 126 / Southwest Highland Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 126 / Southwest Highland Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
25.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
11th Street
Turn right onto 11th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.08 one way
$10.16 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.38 | $10.75 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Terrebonne on Tuesday
Local time
2:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate this route via the McKenzie Highway, The Dalles-California Highway, and Southwest Highland Avenue. The entire 25.5-mile path is comprised of highway driving, ensuring a consistent pace throughout your journey. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 16.6 miles spent on the McKenzie Highway. While the drive is relatively short, the technical nature of the turns requires your full attention behind the wheel. You will find that the road maintains a practical, functional character that moves you efficiently between your destinations.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on McKenzie 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 US 20; OR 126 / East Cascade Avenue.
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 38m drive. You will face about 6 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 (US 20; OR 126 / East Cascade Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 20; OR 126): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.3 miles (US 20; OR 126): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Sisters, OR
Full guide →Sisters is a city of 2,800 people (2018) in Central Oregon. It is the headquarters of the Sisters District of the Deschutes National Forest. Hiking, biking and horse riding trails go from the city limits into the Three Sisters Wilderness.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on McKenzie Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 20; OR 126 / East Cascade Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 20; OR 126): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.3 miles (US 20; OR 126): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Terrebonne, OR before heading back.
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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