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Trip from Terrebonne, OR to Lebanon, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 41m

Distance

113.2 mi

182 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 31m ★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 36m

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, USA

Lebanon, OR

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Trip Overview

Terrebonne to Lebanon is 113.2 miles and takes about 2h 41m via Santiam Highway, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oregon, traversing the Pacific Coast region on both ends. Expect a local drive with a lot of turns, making it a good option for those who prefer a more engaging journey over a straight shot. It's a single-day trip, so you have flexibility in when you depart and how you pace your journey.

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

56.6 miles from Terrebonne, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Santiam Highway 80.8 mi 1h 52m
McKenzie Highway 16.8 mi 23m
The Dalles-California Highway 5.7 mi 8m
Main Street 4.6 mi 6m
Southwest Highland Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
South Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
East Barclay Drive 0.8 mi 1m
Southwest Glacier Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Santiam Highway — 80.8 mi, about 1h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne, OR and Lebanon, 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

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
16

Continue on US 20

0.3 mi · 36 sec · South Park Street
17

Turn left onto East Grant Street

384 ft · 14 sec · East Grant Street
18

Turn left onto US 20

0.1 mi · 13 sec · South Main Street
19

Arrive at destination

US 20

Trip Plan

Given this is a 1-day drive of just over 2.5 hours, you have the luxury of a flexible start time. Aiming to depart in the morning will allow ample daylight for the entire 113.2-mile journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without significant services might be around 80.8 miles on Santiam Highway, so it's wise to top off before heading out. With only one designated stop, plan for a brief pause to stretch your legs or grab a quick refreshment rather than a prolonged break.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.6 miles from Terrebonne, OR, or about 1h 18m 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 25 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.6 miles or 1h 18m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lebanon, 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 113.2 miles and 2h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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.

Downtown Finn Rock, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Finn Rock, OR

57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Finn Rock, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.6 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 113.1 — 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

4
51.6 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
113.1 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in | US 20 / South Main Street

Turn left onto US 20 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.55 one way

$45.10 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $23.87 $47.73
premium $5.59 $24.92 $49.83
diesel $5.61 $24.99 $49.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34 0 $11.89 $5.43
Efficient EV 28.3 0 $9.91 $4.53
EV Truck/SUV 45.3 0 $15.85 $7.24

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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

4:40 AM

PDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lebanon, OR

Late night in Lebanon on Sunday

Local time

4:40 AM

PDT

Current temp

59°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

25 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

2h 41m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 113.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 80.8 miles along the Santiam Highway. As you navigate through Oregon, be prepared for varied road conditions and frequent changes in direction rather than long, straightaways. The McKensie Highway and The Dalles-California Highway also play roles in this drive, contributing to its less predictable, more dynamic nature.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 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 2h 41m 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 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 2h 41m. Total distance: 113.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). 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.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lebanon, OR before heading back.

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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