Terrebonne to Brookings is 311.1 miles and takes about 7h 17m via The Dalles-California Highway and Redwood Highway, with a fuel budget near $58 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route takes you from the Pacific Coast region to another part of the Pacific Coast, traversing a good portion of Oregon. The drive is primarily on surface roads, offering a more scenic and less hurried experience compared to interstates. With a recommended one-day drive, you'll have ample time to reach your destination without feeling overly rushed, making it a manageable trip for most drivers.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
155.5 miles from Terrebonne, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
The Dalles-California Highway
77.4 mi
1h 37m
Redwood Highway
71.5 mi
1h 40m
Crater Lake Highway
41.4 mi
59m
Diamond Lake Highway
23.8 mi
35m
I 5
14.4 mi
16m
State Highway 234
10.7 mi
14m
Route 101
10.2 mi
13m
East Diamond Lake Highway
8.4 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
The Dalles-California Highway
— 77.4 mi, about 1h 37m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,738 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,095
Quietest
2 AM
~125 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.9×
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 Terrebonne, OR and Brookings, OR.
1
Start on 11th Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·11th Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 97
6.2 mi·9 min·The Dalles-California Highway
3
Turn right onto US 97 Business
503 ft·14 sec·Southwest Veterans Way
4
Turn left onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
0.3 mi·47 sec·Southwest Canal Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
60 ft·1 sec·Southwest Canal Boulevard
6
Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard
1.4 mi·3 min·Southwest Canal Boulevard
7
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
112 ft·2 sec·Southwest Canal Boulevard
8
Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard
0.8 mi·1 min·Southwest Canal Boulevard
9
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
125 ft·2 sec·Southwest Canal Boulevard
10
Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard
3.8 mi·6 min·Southwest Canal Boulevard
11
Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway
3.5 mi·6 min·Old Bend Redmond Highway
12
Enter roundabout onto Old Bend Redmond Highway
121 ft·2 sec·Old Bend Redmond Highway
13
Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway
3.1 mi·5 min·Old Bend Redmond Highway
14
Enter roundabout onto US 20
276 ft·3 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
15
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi·1 min·McKenzie-Bend Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto US 20
130 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
17
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi·36 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
18
Enter roundabout onto US 20
118 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
19
Continue on US 20
0.8 mi·57 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
20
Turn straight onto US 20; US 97 Business
439 ft·13 sec·Northeast 3rd Street
21
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
0.2 mi·20 sec·Empire Avenue
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
23
Merge onto US 97
5.5 mi·9 min·Bend Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on US 97
71 mi·1 hr 28 min·The Dalles-California Highway
25
Turn right onto OR 138
6.3 mi·8 min·State Highway 138
26
Continue on OR 138
8.4 mi·11 min·East Diamond Lake Highway
27
Continue on OR 138
3.0 mi·4 min·North Umpqua Highway
28
Turn left onto OR 230
24 mi·35 min·Diamond Lake Highway
29
Continue on Crater Lake Highway
41 mi·59 min·Crater Lake Highway
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn right onto OR 234
11 mi·14 min·State Highway 234
31
Continue on OR 234
4.2 mi·6 min·Sams Valley Highway
32
Continue on OR 234
0.2 mi·38 sec·4th Avenue
33
Turn left onto OR 234
391 ft·18 sec·Dardanelles Street
34
Turn left onto OR 99
0.4 mi·56 sec·2nd Avenue
35
Turn right onto OR 99
0.3 mi·35 sec·Access Road
36
Take the ramp onto Highway #271AA - Sams Valley Highway Spur Connection
0.2 mi·23 sec·Highway #271AA - Sams Valley Highway Spur Connection
37
Merge onto I 5
14 mi·16 min·I 5
38
Take the exit onto Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1
0.3 mi·29 sec·Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1
Toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
39
Continue on US 199
2.6 mi·4 min·Grants Pass Parkway
40
Continue on US 199
27 mi·39 min·Redwood Highway
Use the straight lane.
41
Turn left onto Laurel Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Laurel Road
42
Turn right onto North Old Stage Road
1.1 mi·2 min·North Old Stage Road
43
Turn right onto OR 46
0.3 mi·53 sec·Caves Highway
44
Turn left onto US 199
44 mi·1 hr·Redwood Highway
45
Turn right onto CA 197
6.7 mi·9 min·North Bank Road
46
At end of road, turn right onto US 101
10 mi·13 min·Route 101
47
Continue on US 101
5.2 mi·6 min·Oregon Coast Highway
48
Continue on US 101
0.7 mi·2 min·Chetco Avenue
49
Turn right onto Hillside Avenue
76 ft·3 sec·Hillside Avenue
50
Arrive at destination
Hillside Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 17m estimated drive time, departing Terrebonne in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight. This route is designed for a single-day trip, so you can take your time with the two planned stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 77.4-mile stretch on The Dalles-California Highway, as services might be more spread out. The $58 fuel cost estimate should help you budget accordingly for this 311.1-mile journey. Since this is a one-day drive, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time slightly based on your morning plans.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.5 miles from Terrebonne, OR, or about 3h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.4 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 68 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.5 miles or 3h 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 6h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookings, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Terrebonne, OR
This is one driving day of about 311.1 miles and 7h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Terrebonne, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on The Dalles-California Highway for about 77.4 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 29
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway
Navigation decision point
5
6.6 mi into trip|~10m in|Southwest Canal Boulevard
Turn left onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.9 mi into trip|~11m in|Southwest Canal Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9.2 mi into trip|~15m in|Southwest Canal Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
21.6 mi into trip|~37m in|Empire Avenue
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.66 one way
$125.32 round trip
$5.12/gal25.4 MPG avg109 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.43
$66.47
$132.94
premium
$5.67
$69.50
$138.99
diesel
$6.28
$76.87
$153.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
93.3
1
$32.67
$14.93
Efficient EV
77.8
0
$27.22
$12.44
EV Truck/SUV
124.4
1
$43.55
$19.91
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 22, 2026
Origin
Terrebonne, OR
Late night
in Terrebonne on Thursday
Local time
3:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
N 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 21 at 10:43AM PDT until October 23 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
Brookings, OR
Late night
in Brookings on Thursday
Local time
3:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Sunny
WSW 1 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 21 at 10:43AM PDT until October 23 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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
7h 17m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Crater Lake National Park
National Park
Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity—fed by rain and snow,...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
$30
near mile 107.3
Caution: Fire Restrictions in Effect
Park Closure: East Rim Drive is CLOSED from Park Headquarters to Phantom Ship Overlook
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 16% of this 311.1-mile drive on highways, with the majority on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 77.4 miles on The Dalles-California Highway. Expect to transition from highway driving to more rural cruising as you progress. With the majority of the route on surface roads, you'll encounter a less intense flow of traffic and more opportunities to observe the changing landscape.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
50 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77.4 mi on The Dalles-California 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 around 0.3 miles in near US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 29 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,784 ft128 ft
Total Climb
3,286 ft
Total Descent
6,017 ft
Highest Point
5,784 ft
~111.1 mi in
Elevation Range
5,656 ft
Notable High Points
5,784 ft at ~111.1 miles+1,021 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Terrebonne, OR and Brookings, OR, road signs point toward Ocean Beaches and Crescent City.
Ocean Beaches
212 mi in|~4h 55m|via Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1
Crescent City
212 mi in|~4h 55m|via Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 17m. Total distance: 311.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 17m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 77.4 miles on The Dalles-California Highway. 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.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brookings, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Crater Lake National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brookings, OR before the return drive.
