Origin
Aurora, OR
Evening in Aurora on Sunday
Local time
6:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aurora, OR to Terrebonne, OR
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
159.7 mi
257 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
13 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aurora, OR
Raul Kozenevski
Terrebonne, OR
Francesco Ungaro
Trip Overview
The drive from Aurora, OR to Terrebonne, OR covers 159.7 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Santiam Highway, I 5, McKenzie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.3 miles on North Santiam Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
79.8 miles from Aurora, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 35m drive with frequent turns across 159.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Santiam Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 104.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,161 ft
189 ft
Total Climb
2,972 ft
Total Descent
295 ft
Highest Point
3,161 ft
~136.9 mi in
Elevation Range
2,972 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.1 miles in near CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 35m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast
Turn left onto CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 5 South: Salem
6
27.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 253
Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Be...
5
27.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
27.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
OR 22; OR 99E Bus / North Santiam Highway
Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus / North Santiam Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Aurora, OR to Terrebonne, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.
Bend
27.3 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Santiam Highway | 104.3 mi | 2h 18m |
| I 5 | 24.4 mi | 28m |
| McKenzie Highway | 16.6 mi | 22m |
| The Dalles-California Highway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Ehlen Road Northeast | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Highland Avenue | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| West Barclay Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Santiam Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Santiam Highway
— 104.3 mi, about 2h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, OR and Terrebonne, OR.
1
Start on OR 99E
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Pacific Highway East
2
Turn left onto CR 96
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Ehlen Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit onto I 5
24 mi
·
28 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 South: Salem
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 253
Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
6
Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
28 mi
·
32 min
·
North Santiam Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on OR 22
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Northwest Santiam Boulevard
8
Continue on OR 22
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Northeast Santiam Boulevard
9
Continue on OR 22
76 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
North Santiam Highway
10
Enter roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
226 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Barclay Drive
11
Continue on West Barclay Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Barclay Drive
12
At end of road, turn right onto North Locust Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Locust Street
13
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
248 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 20; OR 126
14
Continue on US 20; OR 126
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 20; OR 126
15
Continue on OR 126
17 mi
·
22 min
·
McKenzie Highway
16
Continue on OR 126
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest Highland Avenue
17
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 126
122 ft
·
5 sec
·
Southwest Highland Avenue
18
Merge onto US 97; OR 126
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
19
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
11th Street
20
Arrive at destination
11th Street
Trip Plan
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 79.8 miles from Aurora, OR, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.3 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.8 miles or 1h 40m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Terrebonne, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aurora, 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 Aurora, OR
This is one driving day of about 159.7 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Aurora, 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 North Santiam Highway for about 104.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.8 mi from Aurora, OR · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.8 miles from Aurora, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North Santiam Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.3 miles.
Arriving in Terrebonne, OR
The final approach into Terrebonne, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Terrebonne, OR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.78 one way
$63.57 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $33.56 | $67.12 |
| premium | $5.59 | $35.13 | $70.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.48 | $70.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Keizer, OR
Tesla
16 DCFC
Elmer's Restaurant - Tesla Supercharger
Woodburn, OR
Tesla
12 DCFC
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Salem, OR
Tesla
12 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 386
Brooks, OR
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
Kroger-Fred Meyer 516 (Wilsonville, OR)
Wilsonville, OR
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Flying J 584
Aurora, OR
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Simon Woodburn Premium Outlets (Woodburn, OR)
Woodburn, OR
Electrify America
4 DCFC
WCEH Woodburn
Woodburn, OR
EVCS
4 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 3
Electrify America: 3
Tesla: 3
eVgo Network: 2
EVCS: 1
Blink Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.77 | $7.67 |
| Efficient EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.97 | $6.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.9 | 0 | $22.36 | $10.22 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Terrebonne, OR
Evening in Terrebonne on Sunday
Local time
6:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°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
17 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 35m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aurora, OR to Terrebonne, OR covers 159.7 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Santiam Highway, I 5, McKenzie Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.8 miles from Aurora, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 35m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Aurora, OR to Terrebonne, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.
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