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Trip from Terrebonne, OR to Yoncalla, OR

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

Drive Time

3h 47m

Distance

173.4 mi

279 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 35m ★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m

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 Douglas County, Oregon, United States

Yoncalla, OR

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Trip Overview

Spanning 173.4 miles, this Oregon drive connects Terrebonne to Yoncalla in approximately 3 hours and 47 minutes. Since the entire journey stays within the Pacific Coast region, you can comfortably complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend about $35 on fuel for the trek, which utilizes a combination of the McKenzie Highway, the Santiam Highway, and I-5. Because the route involves a mix of highway and local roads, it functions best as a straightforward, efficient day trip. Whether you are heading west for business or leisure, this route provides a clear, manageable path across the state.

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

86.7 miles from Terrebonne, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
McKenzie Highway 58.9 mi 1h 20m
I 5 38.6 mi 44m
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
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway 3.7 mi 5m
Elkhead Road 3.3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: McKenzie Highway — 58.9 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

3.7 mi · 5 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
20

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 4A Toward I 5 South: Roseburg
21

Merge onto I 5

39 mi · 44 min · I 5
22

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Toward Scotts Valley, Elkhead
23

Turn left onto CR 25

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Anlauf Road
24

Continue on CR 7

3.3 mi · 5 min · Elkhead Road
25

At end of road, turn right onto OR 99

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Eagle Valley Road
26

Turn left onto Third Street

323 ft · 16 sec · Third Street
27

Turn right onto Alder Street

238 ft · 10 sec · Alder Street
28

Arrive at destination

Alder Street

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 47-minute duration, plan to depart early to make the most of your day. Since the route includes one recommended stop, use that break strategically to stretch your legs before hitting the more technical sections of the drive. Keep in mind that the heavy concentration of local roads makes this route feel longer than a pure interstate cruise, so allow for extra time if traffic is heavier than expected. Budgeting $35 for fuel should cover your needs, but keep an eye on your gauge during the 58.9-mile McKenzie Highway stretch where services may be less frequent. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the short travel time allows you to adjust your schedule easily if you encounter delays.

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 86.7 miles from Terrebonne, OR, or about 1h 53m 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 38 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86.7 miles or 1h 53m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yoncalla, 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 173.4 miles and 3h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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.

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sweet Home, OR

87 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oakridge, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.7 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

Gallery Restaurant & Bar

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sisters, Oregon

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 24.8

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+15415492631

Visit website

Silverleaf Café

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Redmond, Oregon

2.3 mi

Busy Bee Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Springfield, Oregon

3 mi

Gallery Restaurant & Bar

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 24.8

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+15415492631

Visit website

Silverleaf Café

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.4

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15415487558

Visit website

Busy Bee Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 123.9

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15417476331

Visit website

Black Butte Ranch - The Lodge Restaurant & Aspen Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $30 to $50 mile 37.2

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: 5–8 pm

+15415951260

Visit website

McKenzie General Store & Obsidian Grill Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 74.3

McKenzie Bridge, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15418223221

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 24.8

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

1.9 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 24.8

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 123.9

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 136.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Chargepoint Charging Staion

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 136.3

Eugene, Oregon

Blink Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 136.3

Eugene, Oregon

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 136.3

Eugene, Oregon

+18889982546

Visit website

bp pulse Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 123.9

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18332778573

Visit website

Mount Pisgah Arboretum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 136.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15417473817

Visit website

Howard Buford Recreation Area

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 136.3

Eugene, Oregon

+15417473817

Visit website

Portal Adventures - Eugene and Springfield

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 123.9

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 2–8 pm

+15417806180

Visit website

Clearwater Park and Landing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 123.9

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15417364544

Visit website

Cascades Raptor Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 136.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15414851320

Visit website

Willamalane Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 123.9

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15417364544

Visit website

Escape the Room Oregon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 136.3

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417263836

Visit website

Amazon Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 136.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+15416824800

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 130.1 — 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

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
130.1 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in

Take the exit toward I 5 South: Roseburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 4A Toward I 5 South: Roseburg

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.54 one way

$69.09 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $36.56 $73.11
premium $5.59 $38.17 $76.34
diesel $5.61 $38.28 $76.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52 0 $18.21 $8.32
Efficient EV 43.4 0 $15.17 $6.94
EV Truck/SUV 69.4 0 $24.28 $11.10

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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

12:50 AM

PDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yoncalla, OR

Late night in Yoncalla on Sunday

Local time

12:50 AM

PDT

Current temp

63°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

29 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 47m 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?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 22% of this route consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads that require more frequent steering adjustments. You will tackle a significant 58.9-mile stretch along the McKenzie Highway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. As you transition from local roads to the I-5 corridor, the driving experience shifts from technical maneuvering to a more consistent pace. Stay alert, as the changing road types define the character of this 173.4-mile trip.

Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 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 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 21 significant decision points across 173.4 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 47m. Total distance: 173.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 47m 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 Yoncalla, 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 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Yoncalla, 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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