This 156.2-mile drive from Terrebonne to Burns, Oregon, will take approximately 3 hours and 13 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll primarily travel on the Central Oregon Highway, Powell Butte Highway, and Ochoco Highway, with 100% of the route being on these established roads. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $31. The overall feel of this drive is a turn-heavy local experience, connecting two points within the Pacific Coast region. It's a straightforward trip that doesn't require extensive planning for an overnight stay.
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
78.1 miles from Terrebonne, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Central Oregon Highway
124.6 mi
2h 26m
Powell Butte Highway
6.7 mi
10m
Ochoco Highway
5.2 mi
5m
South Powell Butte Highway
4.8 mi
7m
Powell Butte Road
3.8 mi
5m
The Dalles-California Highway
3.2 mi
4m
Southwest Powell Butte Highway
2.7 mi
3m
Northeast 9th Street
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Central Oregon Highway
— 124.6 mi, about 2h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne, OR and Burns, OR.
1
Start on 11th Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·11th Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 97
3.2 mi·4 min·The Dalles-California Highway
3
Take the exit onto US 97 Business
0.2 mi·40 sec·US 97 Business
Toward US 97 Business: North Redmond, North Canal Boulevard
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 97 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·US 97 Business
5
Turn left onto Northwest Maple Avenue
0.4 mi·41 sec·Northwest Maple Avenue
6
Continue on Northeast Maple Avenue
0.4 mi·39 sec·Northeast Maple Avenue
7
Turn right onto Northeast 9th Street
1.5 mi·2 min·Northeast 9th Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto OR 126
0.8 mi·51 sec·Southeast Ochoco Highway
9
Continue on OR 126
5.2 mi·5 min·Ochoco Highway
10
Turn right onto Southwest Powell Butte Highway
2.7 mi·3 min·Southwest Powell Butte Highway
11
Turn slight right onto South Powell Butte Highway
4.8 mi·7 min·South Powell Butte Highway
12
Continue on Powell Butte Road
3.8 mi·5 min·Powell Butte Road
13
Continue on Powell Butte Highway
3.8 mi·5 min·Powell Butte Highway
14
Enter roundabout onto Powell Butte Highway
125 ft·2 sec·Powell Butte Highway
15
Continue on Powell Butte Highway
2.0 mi·2 min·Powell Butte Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto Powell Butte Highway
129 ft·2 sec·Powell Butte Highway
17
Continue on Powell Butte Highway
0.9 mi·1 min·Powell Butte Highway
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
125 mi·2 hr 26 min·Central Oregon Highway
19
Continue on US 20; US 395
0.6 mi·1 min·Hines Boulevard
20
Continue on US 20; US 395
0.4 mi·1 min·West Monroe Street
21
Arrive at destination
OR 78
Trip Plan
With a duration of just over 3 hours, this 156.2-mile route offers flexibility. You can depart Terrebonne at your leisure, perhaps after a morning coffee, and still arrive in Burns with plenty of daylight. The longest stretch without a break is 124.6 miles, so plan for a potential stop about two-thirds of the way through if you prefer to break up the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $31, and services might be more spread out on these local highways compared to major interstates. A good tip is to check your tire pressure before you leave, as this 'turn-heavy' route can be a bit harder on tires.
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 78.1 miles from Terrebonne, OR, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.6 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 34 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.1 miles or 1h 40m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burns, 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 156.2 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 Central Oregon Highway for about 124.6 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 30.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
3.5 mi into trip|~5m in|US 97 Business
Take the exit onto US 97 Business toward US 97 Business: North Redmond, North Canal Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 97 Business: North Redmond, North Can...
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3.7 mi into trip|~5m in|US 97 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto US 97 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
4.4 mi into trip|~7m in|Northwest Maple Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest Maple Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
30.6 mi into trip|~45m in|US 20 / Central Oregon Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 20 / Central Oregon Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.12 one way
$62.23 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$32.93
$65.86
premium
$5.59
$34.38
$68.76
diesel
$5.61
$34.49
$68.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.9
0
$16.40
$7.50
Efficient EV
39.1
0
$13.67
$6.25
EV Truck/SUV
62.5
0
$21.87
$10.00
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Terrebonne, OR
Late night
in Terrebonne on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Burns, OR
Late night
in Burns on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°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
22 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
3h 13m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 156.2-mile journey. While the majority of your travel, a 124.6-mile stretch, will be on the Central Oregon Highway, the route is characterized by frequent turns rather than long, straight runs. This isn't a monotonous interstate experience; instead, anticipate a more engaging drive with varying road conditions as you navigate between highways. The road profile suggests a dynamic driving experience, keeping you alert and involved behind the wheel.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 124.6 mi on Central Oregon 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 0.3 miles in near US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 13m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 97 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (US 97 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 156.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 124.6 miles on Central Oregon 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: at 0.3 miles (US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 97 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (US 97 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Burns, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
