Spanning 135.9 miles, this journey from Terrebonne to Coburg takes approximately 3 hours and 2 minutes to complete. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $27 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Pacific Coast region locations. Navigating through local arteries like Southwest Glacier Avenue and Southwest Highland Avenue, as well as The Dalles-California Highway, requires your full attention. While the drive is straightforward enough for a morning departure, be prepared for a winding experience rather than a direct interstate sprint.
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
67.9 miles from Terrebonne, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
McKenzie Highway
58.9 mi
1h 20m
Santiam Highway
28.4 mi
35m
Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
19.8 mi
22m
Camp Creek Road
8.4 mi
11m
The Dalles-California Highway
5.7 mi
8m
I 5
4.3 mi
5m
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
3.3 mi
4m
Southwest Highland Avenue
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
McKenzie Highway
— 58.9 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne, OR and Coburg, OR.
1
Start on 11th Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·11th Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 97
5.7 mi·8 min·The Dalles-California Highway
3
Take the exit onto OR 126
158 ft·4 sec·OR 126
4
Merge onto OR 126
0.6 mi·1 min·Southwest Glacier Avenue
5
Merge onto OR 126
1.8 mi·3 min·Southwest Highland Avenue
6
Continue on OR 126
17 mi·23 min·McKenzie Highway
7
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
70 ft·1 sec·South Locust Street
8
Continue on South Locust Street
0.5 mi·56 sec·South Locust Street
9
Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·East Barclay Drive
10
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
17 ft·0 sec·Santiam Highway
11
Continue on US 20; OR 126
25 mi·31 min·Santiam Highway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; OR 126
3.3 mi·3 min·Santiam Highway
13
Turn left onto OR 126
20 mi·22 min·Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
14
Continue on OR 126
42 mi·57 min·McKenzie Highway
15
Turn right onto Camp Creek Road
8.4 mi·11 min·Camp Creek Road
16
Turn left onto Marcola Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Marcola Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn left onto 42nd Street
0.4 mi·36 sec·42nd Street
Use the left lane.
18
Take the ramp onto 42nd Street Connection #3
0.3 mi·39 sec·42nd Street Connection #3
Toward OR 126 West: Eugene
19
Merge onto OR 126
3.3 mi·4 min·Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 5 North: Portland
21
Merge onto I 5
4.3 mi·5 min·I 5
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi·50 sec
Exit 199Toward Coburg
23
Turn left onto Van Duyn Road
461 ft·9 sec·Van Duyn Road
24
Continue on East Pearl Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Pearl Street
25
Turn right onto North Willamette Street
5 ft·0 sec·North Willamette Street
26
Arrive at destination
North Willamette Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a 3-hour journey, you have the flexibility to depart at your leisure, though leaving early helps you avoid potential congestion on local roads. Plan for at least one stop to break up the technical nature of the drive and keep your focus sharp. Given the $27 fuel estimate, consider topping off your tank in Terrebonne before you head out to ensure you aren't searching for stations along the more rural segments. Keep in mind that because you are relying on local roads like Southwest Highland Avenue, your GPS might be more active than usual; stay alert for frequent direction changes. This drive is best handled by pacing yourself through the turns rather than trying to power through the entire 135.9 miles in one go.
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 67.9 miles from Terrebonne, OR, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 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 30 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.9 miles or 1h 29m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coburg, 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 135.9 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 McKenzie Highway for about 58.9 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 134.6 — 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
25.2 mi into trip|~37m in|South Locust Street
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
125.2 mi into trip|~2h 46m in|Marcola Road
Turn left onto Marcola Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
125.8 mi into trip|~2h 47m in|42nd Street
Turn left onto 42nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
134.6 mi into trip|~2h 59m in
Take the exit toward Coburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 199
Toward Coburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.07 one way
$54.15 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$28.65
$57.30
premium
$5.59
$29.91
$59.83
diesel
$5.61
$30.01
$60.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.8
0
$14.27
$6.52
Efficient EV
34
0
$11.89
$5.44
EV Truck/SUV
54.4
0
$19.03
$8.70
Gas CO2
48 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.
Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Terrebonne, OR
Late night
in Terrebonne on Tuesday
Local time
2:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Coburg, OR
Late night
in Coburg on Tuesday
Local time
2:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°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
6 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 2m 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 technical and engaging experience behind the wheel, as this route consists entirely of local roads with a 0% highway share. You will navigate a series of turns that demand constant focus, distancing this trip from the monotonous feel of a major interstate. Because the route relies on local infrastructure, there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch; instead, the path keeps you active as you transition through the landscape. This is a drive defined by its geometry and local connectivity. It is well-suited for drivers who prefer a hands-on, winding road experience over the predictability of high-speed transit.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.9 mi on McKenzie Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 135.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 25.2 miles (South Locust Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 125.2 miles (Marcola Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 135.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.9 miles on McKenzie 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Coburg, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (South Locust Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 125.2 miles (Marcola Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Coburg, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
