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Trip from Terrebonne, OR to Columbia City, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 13m

Distance

169.9 mi

273 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 0m ★
6 AM
4h 13m
8 AM
4h 39m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 38m
8 PM
4h 5m

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

census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon

Terrebonne, OR

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city in Oregon, United States

Columbia City, OR

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Trip Overview

Spanning 169.9 miles, the drive from Terrebonne to Columbia City is a manageable journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 13 minutes. You will spend your time navigating a mix of local thoroughfares, including C Avenue, 5th Street, and the Dalles-California Highway. Because the total duration is relatively short, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $34 on fuel for the trip, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, you can anticipate a consistent regional feel throughout your travels. It is a straightforward trek, ideal for those who prefer a single-day excursion over a multi-day haul.

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

84.9 miles from Terrebonne, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Warm Springs Highway 46.7 mi 1h 4m
Mount Hood Highway 39.7 mi 57m
US 30 31.1 mi 50m
The Dalles-California Highway 19.8 mi 28m
Northwest Warm Springs Highway 13.3 mi 19m
Banfield Freeway 6.8 mi 9m
Columbia River Highway 4.8 mi 6m
Southeast Burnside Road 1.7 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Warm Springs Highway — 46.7 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne, OR and Columbia City, 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

Continue on US 26

13 mi · 19 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on US 26

47 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway
7

Continue on US 26

31 mi · 43 min · Mount Hood Highway
8

Continue on US 26

0.7 mi · 2 min · Proctor Boulevard
9

Continue on US 26

9.1 mi · 13 min · Mount Hood Highway
10

Continue on US 26

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Southeast Mount Hood Highway
11

Continue on Southeast Burnside Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Southeast Burnside Road
12

Turn right onto Northwest Fairview Drive

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive
13

Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast 223rd Avenue
14

Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Northeast Glisan Street
Use the left lane.
15

Turn slight right

376 ft · 13 sec
16

Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 84 West: Portland
18

Merge onto I 84; US 30

4.8 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on I 84; US 30

6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
Toward Portland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 30
Toward I 5 North, US 30: Seattle Use the slight right lane.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto US 30

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 30
Toward I 5 North, US 30: Seattle
22

Take the exit onto US 30

0.6 mi · 52 sec · US 30
Exit 302B Toward I 405 West, US 30 West: Saint Helens Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Merge onto I 405; US 30

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Stadium Freeway
24

Take the exit onto US 30

29 mi · 47 min · US 30
Exit 3 Toward US 30 West: Saint Helens, Northwest Industrial Area Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Turn right onto I Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · I Street
26

Turn right onto Front Place

27 ft · 1 sec · Front Place
27

Arrive at destination

Front Place

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour and 13-minute journey, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the technical nature of the drive. Departing early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential congestion on the local roads that make up this 169.9-mile route. Keep your fuel budget of $34 in mind while planning your timing, as local road travel can sometimes be less predictable than interstate transit. Since the route is turn-heavy, prioritize comfort and hydration to stay alert during the more winding sections. A great tip for this specific trip is to account for the lack of highway segments by building in extra time for your single stop, ensuring you don't feel rushed when navigating the local turns.

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 84.9 miles from Terrebonne, OR, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 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 37 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.9 miles or 2h 1m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbia City, 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 169.9 miles and 4h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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 Warm Springs Highway for about 46.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gresham, OR

85 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.

Popular next leg

Gresham, OR to Columbia City, OR

47.1 mi · 1h 15m

Pacing Suggestions

Warm Springs, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dallesport, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.9 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.

Top Restaurant

AMAYE International Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 133.5

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+15032520264

Monti's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

1 mi

Denizens Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

1.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Futura Coffee Roasters - Glisan St

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 133.5

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17609859086

Visit website

Bipartisan Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Portland, Oregon

1 mi

Legacy Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gresham, Oregon

1.7 mi

AMAYE International Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 133.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+15032520264

Monti's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 133.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+15032568300

Denizens Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 133.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

The New Deal Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 133.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15035461833

Visit website

Milki Ethiopian Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 133.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15032082641

Huckleberry Inn Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.9

Government Camp, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–9:30 pm

+15032723325

Visit website

Sivalai Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 133.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15032302875

Visit website

Cottonwood Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.4

Warm Springs, Oregon

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15414607777

Visit website

Futura Coffee Roasters - Glisan St

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 133.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17609859086

Visit website

Bipartisan Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 133.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+15032531051

Visit website

Legacy Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 121.3

Gresham, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15034895056

Visit website

Rain or Shine Coffee House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 133.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15039468081

Visit website

Cafe Ume

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 133.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15035227160

Visit website

Albina Press

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 133.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+19712795196

Common Grounds Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 133.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15033419528

Visit website

Portland Lux Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 133.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+19718655185

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 24.3

Madras, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 36.4

Warm Springs, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 24.3

Madras, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 24.3

Madras, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 24.3

Madras, Oregon

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 24.3

Madras, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 24.3

Madras, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Caples House Museum Complex

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 169.9

Columbia City, Oregon

Hours: Closed

+19712033533

Visit website

Gateway Discovery Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 133.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

Visit website

The Grotto

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 133.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–6:30 pm

+15032547371

Visit website

Hour to Midnight - Escape Rooms Portland

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 133.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+15036733948

Visit website

Mt. Tabor Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 133.5

Portland, OR

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+15038237529

Visit website

The Zymoglyphic Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 133.5

Portland, Oregon

Visit website

Columbia View Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 169.9

St Helens, Oregon

Hours: 7:30 am–7:30 pm

+15033976272

Visit website

HalloweenTown Every October

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 169.9

St Helens, OR

Hours: Closed

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 140.4 — 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

8
138.1 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in | US 30

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward I 5 North, US 30: Seattle

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 5 North, US 30: Seattle
6
138.3 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in | US 30

Keep slight left at fork onto US 30 toward I 5 North, US 30: Seattle

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 5 North, US 30: Seattle
8
139.3 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in | US 30

Take the exit onto US 30 toward I 405 West, US 30 West: Saint Helens

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 302B Toward I 405 West, US 30 West: Saint Helens
8
140.4 mi into trip | ~3h 24m in | US 30

Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30 West: Saint Helens, Northwest Industrial Area

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 3 Toward US 30 West: Saint Helens, Northwest Indu...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.85 one way

$67.69 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $35.82 $71.64
premium $5.59 $37.40 $74.80
diesel $5.61 $37.51 $75.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51 0 $17.84 $8.16
Efficient EV 42.5 0 $14.87 $6.80
EV Truck/SUV 68 0 $23.79 $10.87

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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

Night in Terrebonne on Saturday

Local time

9:51 PM

PDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Columbia City, OR

Night in Columbia City on Saturday

Local time

9:51 PM

PDT

Current temp

47°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

13 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 13m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, trading high-speed lanes for a more involved experience on local roads. You will find yourself navigating frequent turns and transitions as you move between C Avenue and the Dalles-California Highway. The winding nature of the path keeps the drive engaging, though it requires more active steering than a standard highway cruise. Because the route relies entirely on local infrastructure, you should prepare for a rhythm that favors careful navigation over rapid, uninterrupted travel.

Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.7 mi on Warm Springs 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 early in the drive near C Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 169.9 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: near the start (C Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 138.1 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.3 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Columbia City, OR, road signs point toward Portland and Northwest Industrial Area.

Portland

131.4 mi in | ~3h 12m | via I 84; US 30

Northwest Industrial Area

140.4 mi in | ~3h 24m | via US 30

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 13m. Total distance: 169.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46.7 miles on Warm Springs 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 Columbia City, 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: near the start (C Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 138.1 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.3 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Columbia City, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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