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
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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
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,413 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,797
Quietest
1 AM
~121 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
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 4AToward 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.
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
$35.41 one way
$70.82 round trip
$5.19/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$37.67
$75.34
premium
$5.72
$39.04
$78.08
diesel
$5.35
$36.52
$73.05
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, 2026-06-01.
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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Terrebonne, OR
Afternoon
in Terrebonne on Wednesday
Local time
1:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Mostly Clear
NW 1 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Yoncalla, OR
Afternoon
in Yoncalla on Wednesday
Local time
1:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Clear
N 3 to 8 mph0% chanceLive 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
8 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
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 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 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.
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.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 3 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
