Trip from Cottage Grove, OR to Terrebonne, OR

Drive Time

3h 20m

Distance

150.3 mi

242 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 9m ★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Cottage Grove, OR, OR

Cottage Grove, OR

Christina & Peter

Downtown Terrebonne, OR, OR

Terrebonne, OR

Francesco Ungaro

Trip Overview

The drive from Cottage Grove, OR to Terrebonne, OR covers 150.3 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on McKenzie Highway, Santiam Highway, Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.5 miles on McKenzie Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.91 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

75.1 miles from Cottage Grove, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 20m drive with frequent turns across 150.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McKenzie Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 62.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OR 99 / North 9th Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 150.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (OR 99 / North 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | OR 99 / North 9th Street

At end of road, turn left onto OR 99 / North 9th Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
20.3 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward OR 126 East: Springfield, McKenzie River

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 194A Toward OR 126 East: Springfield, McKenzie River
6
27 mi into trip | ~35m in | OR 126 / Main Street

Keep slight right at fork onto OR 126 / Main Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
125 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | US 20; OR 126

Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Cottage Grove, OR to Terrebonne, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Mckenzie River along the way.

Mckenzie River

20.3 mi in | ~25m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
McKenzie Highway 62.5 mi 1h 25m
Santiam Highway 28.4 mi 35m
Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway 19.8 mi 22m
I 5 18.6 mi 21m
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway 6.2 mi 8m
The Dalles-California Highway 5.7 mi 8m
Main Street 2.6 mi 4m
Southwest Highland Avenue 2.4 mi 5m
Longest stretch: McKenzie Highway — 62.5 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cottage Grove, OR and Terrebonne, OR.

1

Start on this road

134 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn left onto OR 99

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 9th Street
3

Keep slight right at fork onto East Cottage Grove Connector

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Cottage Grove Connector
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 5

19 mi · 21 min · I 5
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 194A Toward OR 126 East: Springfield, McKenzie River
7

Merge onto OR 126

6.2 mi · 8 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
8

Turn left onto OR 126

430 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
9

Keep slight right at fork onto OR 126

2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on OR 126

46 mi · 1 hr 2 min · McKenzie Highway
11

Continue on OR 126

20 mi · 22 min · Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
12

At end of road, turn right onto US 20; OR 126

28 mi · 35 min · Santiam Highway
13

Enter roundabout onto West Barclay Drive

226 ft · 3 sec · West Barclay Drive
14

Continue on West Barclay Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Barclay Drive
15

At end of road, turn right onto North Locust Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · North Locust Street
16

Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126

248 ft · 3 sec · US 20; OR 126
17

Continue on US 20; OR 126

0.3 mi · 56 sec · US 20; OR 126
18

Continue on OR 126

17 mi · 22 min · McKenzie Highway
19

Continue on OR 126

2.4 mi · 5 min · Southwest Highland Avenue
20

Keep slight left at fork onto OR 126

122 ft · 5 sec · Southwest Highland Avenue
21

Merge onto US 97; OR 126

5.7 mi · 8 min · The Dalles-California Highway
22

Turn right onto 11th Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · 11th Street
23

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 75.1 miles from Cottage Grove, OR, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.5 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 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75.1 miles or 1h 42m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Terrebonne, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Cottage Grove, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 Cottage Grove, OR

This is one driving day of about 150.3 miles and 3h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cottage Grove, 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 62.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.1 mi from Cottage Grove, OR · 1h 42m into the drive

Downtown Sweet Home, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sweet Home, OR

75 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.

Popular next leg

Sweet Home, OR to Terrebonne, OR

99.3 mi · 2h 21m

Pacing Suggestions

Sisters, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sisters, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.1 miles from Cottage Grove, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before McKenzie Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.5 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.91 one way

$59.82 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $31.59 $63.17
premium $5.59 $33.06 $66.12
diesel $5.64 $33.39 $66.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Holiday Inn Eugene - Springfield - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, OR

Tesla

14 DCFC

Oakway Center - Tesla Supercharger

Eugene, OR

Tesla

12 DCFC

TJ's Family Restaurant - Tesla Supercharger

Creswell, OR

Tesla

8 DCFC

Creswell, OR Rechargery Relay - N Mill St

Creswell, OR

IONNA

8 DCFC

Outlaw Station - Tesla Supercharger

Sisters, OR

Tesla

8 DCFC

Kroger Fred Meyer 417 (Eugene, OR)

Eugene, OR

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Kendall Ford Eugene

Eugene, OR

Blink Network

6 DCFC

ARCO, Gateway St, Springfield, OR

Springfield, OR

BP_PULSE

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 9 Tesla: 4 EVCS: 3 Electrify America: 2 Blink Network: 2 IONNA: 1 BP_PULSE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.1 0 $15.78 $7.21
Efficient EV 37.6 0 $13.15 $6.01
EV Truck/SUV 60.1 0 $21.04 $9.62

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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 data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Cottage Grove, OR

Morning in Cottage Grove on Monday

Local time

10:55 AM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Terrebonne, OR

Morning in Terrebonne on Monday

Local time

10:55 AM

PDT

Current temp

37°F

Mostly Cloudy

W 7 mph 7% chance 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

22 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 20m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cottage Grove, OR to Terrebonne, OR covers 150.3 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McKenzie Highway, Santiam Highway, Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.1 miles from Cottage Grove, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.91 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 150.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OR 99 / North 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Cottage Grove, OR to Terrebonne, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Mckenzie River along the way.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Cottage Grove, OR or browse trips ending in Terrebonne, OR.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OR road trips.

Explore maps for Cottage Grove, OR or Terrebonne, OR on MapSof.net.