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Trip from Terrebonne, OR to Depoe Bay, 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 39m

Distance

192.9 mi

310 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 26m ★
6 AM
4h 39m
8 AM
5h 6m
10 AM
4h 49m
12 PM
4h 46m
3 PM
4h 50m
5 PM
5h 5m
8 PM
4h 31m

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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city in Oregon, USA

Depoe Bay, OR

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Trip Overview

This 192.9-mile drive from Terrebonne, OR to Depoe Bay, OR offers a journey across the Pacific Coast region, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day adventure. Expect to spend about 4 hours and 39 minutes on the road, navigating primarily via Santiam Highway, Corvallis Newport Highway, and McKenzie Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $38, this trip is budget-friendly. The route is characterized by its turn-heavy local driving feel, suggesting a more engaging experience than a simple interstate cruise. Considering the duration and road type, it's well-suited for a one-day excursion, allowing ample time to reach your coastal destination.

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

96.4 miles from Terrebonne, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Santiam Highway 80.8 mi 1h 52m
Corvallis Newport Highway 41.4 mi 56m
McKenzie Highway 16.8 mi 23m
Oregon Coast Highway 12.7 mi 19m
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway 11.7 mi 16m
Main Street 6.1 mi 10m
The Dalles-California Highway 5.7 mi 8m
Southwest Philomath Boulevard 3.6 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Santiam Highway — 80.8 mi, about 1h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne, OR and Depoe Bay, 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

43 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Santiam Highway
13

Continue on US 20

4.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street
14

Continue on US 20

12 mi · 18 min · Santiam Highway
15

Continue on US 20

0.3 mi · 30 sec · South Main Street
16

Turn left onto Airport Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Airport Road
17

Continue on Airport Drive

1.2 mi · 1 min · Airport Drive
18

Turn straight onto Denny School Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Denny School Road
19

At end of road, turn left onto OR 34

1.9 mi · 2 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
20

Continue on OR 34

3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 34 Southeast
21

Continue on OR 34

9.8 mi · 13 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
22

Turn left onto OR 34

0.6 mi · 47 sec · Newport-Corvallis Highway
23

Continue on OR 34

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
24

Continue on US 20; OR 34

3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Philomath Boulevard
25

Continue on US 20; OR 34

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
26

Take the exit onto College Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · College Street
27

Turn left onto North 13th Street

387 ft · 17 sec · North 13th Street
28

Turn right onto US 20; OR 34

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
29

Continue on US 20; OR 34

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
30

Continue on US 20

41 mi · 56 min · Corvallis Newport Highway
31

Continue on US 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Olive Street
32

Turn right onto US 101

13 mi · 19 min · Oregon Coast Highway
Use the right lane.
33

Turn left onto Southwest Ellingson Street

161 ft · 7 sec · Southwest Ellingson Street
34

Turn straight

48 ft · 3 sec
35

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 4-hour and 39-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Terrebonne to maximize your time at Depoe Bay. With only one suggested stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 80.8-mile stretch on Santiam Highway, as services might be less frequent. The overall fuel cost is estimated at a reasonable $38 for the 192.9 miles. This trip is designed to be completed in a single day, so plan your departure time accordingly to enjoy your arrival without feeling rushed.

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 96.4 miles from Terrebonne, OR, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.8 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 42 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96.4 miles or 2h 16m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Depoe Bay, 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 192.9 miles and 4h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 Santiam Highway for about 80.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sweet Home, OR

96 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

Sisters, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweet Home, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.4 miles from Terrebonne, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Santiam Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.8 miles.

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

Clearwater Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Newport, Oregon

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 179.1

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15412725550

Visit website

Point Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sweet Home, Oregon

1.3 mi

Georgie's Beachside Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Newport, Oregon

1.6 mi

Clearwater Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 179.1

Newport, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15412725550

Visit website

Point Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 96.4

Sweet Home, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15413671560

Visit website

Georgie's Beachside Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 179.1

Newport, Oregon

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+15412659800

Visit website

Restaurant Beck

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $100 or ab mile 192.9

Depoe Bay, Oregon

Hours: 5–9 pm

+15417653220

Visit website

Gallery Restaurant & Bar

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 27.6

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+15415492631

Visit website

Appletree Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.2

Lebanon, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15412592242

Linn Lanes - Head Pin Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.2

Lebanon, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–9:30 pm

+15414513900

Visit website

Silverleaf Café

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.8

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15415487558

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 27.6

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

1.9 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 27.6

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Depoe Bay, Oregon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 192.9

Depoe Bay, Oregon

+15417642311

Newport Historic Bayfront

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 179.1

Newport, Oregon

Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 179.1

Newport, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15418670100

Visit website

Sea Lion Docks

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 179.1

Newport, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15412725551

Visit website

Mariner Square

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 179.1

Newport, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

Visit website

Philomath Museum | Benton County Historical Society

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 137.8

Philomath, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+15419296230

Visit website

Ripley's Believe It or Not! World of Adventure

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 179.1

Newport, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15412652206

Visit website

Oregon Coast Aquarium

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 179.1

Newport, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15418673474

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 180.2 — 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

4
26.5 mi into trip | ~39m in | US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
115.7 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in | OR 34 / Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

At end of road, turn left onto OR 34 / Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

Navigation decision point

5
180.2 mi into trip | ~4h 19m in | US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway

Turn right onto US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.43 one way

$76.86 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $40.67 $81.34
premium $5.59 $42.46 $84.92
diesel $5.61 $42.59 $85.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.9 0 $20.25 $9.26
Efficient EV 48.2 0 $16.88 $7.72
EV Truck/SUV 77.2 0 $27.01 $12.35

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

23 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

9:28 PM

PDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Depoe Bay, OR

Night in Depoe Bay on Saturday

Local time

9:28 PM

PDT

Current temp

55°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

21 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 39m 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 for much of this 192.9-mile journey. With a highway share of just 2, you'll be on more intimate local roads for the majority of your travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 80.8 miles on Santiam Highway, offering a chance to settle in before the road begins to wind more. This route is not a monotonous interstate grind; instead, it provides a dynamic driving experience that changes as you progress toward the coast. Be prepared for varied road conditions and frequent turns.

Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.8 mi on Santiam 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 Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 39m drive. You will face about 16 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 25.2 miles (South Locust Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.5 miles (US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 39m. Total distance: 192.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 80.8 miles on Santiam 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 25.2 miles (South Locust Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.5 miles (US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Depoe Bay, 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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