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Trip from Terrebonne, OR to Athena, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 53m

Distance

238.5 mi

384 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

23 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 40m ★
6 AM
4h 54m
8 AM
5h 21m
10 AM
5h 3m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 5m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon

Terrebonne, OR

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Downtown Athena, OR, OR

Athena, OR

Wendy Wei

Trip Overview

The drive from Terrebonne, OR to Athena, OR covers 238.5 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sherman Highway, Columbia River Highway, The Dalles-California Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.7 miles on Sherman Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.51 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

119.3 miles from Terrebonne, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sherman Highway 67.7 mi 1h 29m
Columbia River Highway 62.7 mi 1h 7m
The Dalles-California Highway 44.4 mi 57m
Old Oregon Trail Highway 43.1 mi 47m
New Oregon-Washington Highway 12.3 mi 17m
Oregon-Washington Highway 4.9 mi 6m
5th Street 0.9 mi 2m
Southeast Court Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Sherman Highway — 67.7 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne, OR and Athena, OR.

1

Start on 11th Street

119 ft · 5 sec · 11th Street
2

Turn right onto C Avenue

271 ft · 8 sec · C Avenue
3

Turn right onto US 97

20 mi · 28 min · The Dalles-California Highway
4

Continue on US 26; US 97

0.9 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
5

Turn right onto US 97

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Northeast 6th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on US 97

25 mi · 29 min · The Dalles-California Highway
7

Turn straight onto US 97

12 mi · 16 min · Sherman Highway
8

Continue on US 97

0.4 mi · 52 sec · E Street
9

Continue on US 97

55 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Sherman Highway
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
11

Merge onto I 84; US 30

63 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Columbia River Highway
12

Continue on I 84; US 30

43 mi · 47 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward OR 11: Pendleton, Milton-Freewater
14

Turn left onto OR 11

0.8 mi · 1 min · Oregon-Washington Highway
15

Turn right onto US 30; OR 11

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southeast Court Avenue
16

Turn slight left onto OR 11

12 mi · 17 min · New Oregon-Washington Highway
17

Continue on OR 11

4.1 mi · 5 min · Oregon-Washington Highway
18

Turn left onto 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · 3rd Street
19

Continue on South 3rd Street

0.3 mi · 27 sec · South 3rd Street
20

Arrive at destination

3rd Street

Trip Plan

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 119.3 miles from Terrebonne, OR, or about 2h 37m 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 52 miles or 1h 9m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 119.3 miles or 2h 37m 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 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Athena, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Terrebonne, 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 Terrebonne, OR

This is one driving day of about 238.5 miles and 4h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Terrebonne, 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.

city in and county seat of Wasco County, Oregon, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

The Dalles, OR

119 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

Madras, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

The Dalles, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119.3 miles from Terrebonne, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Black Bear Diner Madras

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17

Madras, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15414756632

Visit website

OpConnect Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 85.2

Grass Valley, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18558859571

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 17

Madras, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 17

Madras, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 17

Madras, Oregon

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 170.4

Boardman, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 17

Madras, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 170.4

Boardman, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 17

Madras, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

EZ Trip Travel Center

0 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewport

0.1 mi from route

Cow Canyon Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Boardman Rest Area Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Boardman Rest Area Eastbound

0.1 mi from route

Stanfield Rest Area I-84 Westbound

0.2 mi from route

Stanfield Rest Area I-84 Eastbound

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

TA Express

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.3 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 219.8 — 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 | C Avenue

Turn right onto C Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway

Turn right onto US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway

Navigation decision point

5
20.8 mi into trip | ~31m in | US 97 / Northeast 6th Street

Turn right onto US 97 / Northeast 6th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
113.7 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
219.8 mi into trip | ~4h 26m in

Take the exit toward OR 11: Pendleton, Milton-Freewater

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward OR 11: Pendleton, Milton-Freewater

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.51 one way

$95.02 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $50.28 $100.56
premium $5.59 $52.50 $105.00
diesel $5.61 $52.66 $105.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

23 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Palisades Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Madras, OR

Tesla

8 DCFC

SAGE Center - Tesla Supercharger

Boardman, OR

Tesla

8 DCFC

Arrowhead Travel Plaza

Pendleton, OR

NAYAX_ENERGY

8 DCFC

Wildhorse Resort and Casino - Tesla Supercharger

Pendleton, OR

Tesla

8 DCFC

Albertsons Safeway 1960 (Madras, OR)

Madras, OR

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Madras, OR

Madras, OR

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

WCEH The Sage Center - Boardman

Boardman, OR

EVCS

5 DCFC

WCEH Madras

Madras, OR

EVCS

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 10 Tesla: 3 EVCS: 3 Electrify America: 2 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 OpConnect: 1 eVgo Network: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 71.6 0 $25.04 $11.45
Efficient EV 59.6 0 $20.87 $9.54
EV Truck/SUV 95.4 1 $33.39 $15.26

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Terrebonne, OR

Morning in Terrebonne on Sunday

Local time

6:14 AM

PDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Athena, OR

Morning in Athena on Sunday

Local time

6:14 AM

PDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live 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

12 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

4h 53m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

238.5 mi in 4h 53m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

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 early in the drive near C Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 9 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 (C Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles (US 97 / Northeast 6th Street): 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.

On the drive from Terrebonne, OR to Athena, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Milton-Freewater along the way.

Milton-Freewater

219.8 mi in | ~4h 26m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 238.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 67.7 miles on Sherman 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 (C Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles (US 97 / Northeast 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Athena, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NREL for EV charging. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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