Origin
Island City, OR
Afternoon in Island City on Wednesday
Local time
3:13 PM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Island City, OR to Terrebonne, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 24m
Distance
272.2 mi
438 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 11m
★
6 AM
5h 24m
8 AM
5h 51m
10 AM
5h 34m
12 PM
5h 31m
3 PM
5h 35m
5 PM
5h 50m
8 PM
5h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Island City, OR
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Terrebonne, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Island City, OR to Terrebonne, OR covers 272.2 miles and takes about 5h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Oregon Trail Highway, Sherman Highway, Columbia River Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.6 miles on Old Oregon Trail Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
136.1 miles from Island City, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 24m drive with frequent turns across 272.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Oregon Trail Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 93.6 miles.
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 1.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 24m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 84 / Old Oregon Trail Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 158.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 84 / Old Oregon Trail Highway
Merge onto I 84 / Old Oregon Trail Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
158.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
Take the exit toward US 97: Yakima, Bend
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 97: Yakima, Bend
5
251.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 52m in
|
US 26; US 97 / 4th Street
Turn left onto US 26; US 97 / 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
272.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 24m in
|
11th Street
Turn right onto 11th Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Island City, OR to Terrebonne, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.
Bend
158.2 mi in
|
~2h 52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Oregon Trail Highway | 93.6 mi | 1h 41m |
| Sherman Highway | 67.7 mi | 1h 29m |
| Columbia River Highway | 62.9 mi | 1h 7m |
| The Dalles-California Highway | 44.1 mi | 56m |
| Island Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 4th Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| E Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 1st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Oregon Trail Highway
— 93.6 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Island City, OR and Terrebonne, OR.
1
Start on OR 237
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 1st Street
2
Continue on OR 82
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Island Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
4
Merge onto I 84
94 mi
·
1 hr 41 min
·
Old Oregon Trail Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 84; US 30
63 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Columbia River Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 97: Yakima, Bend
7
Turn left onto US 97
55 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Sherman Highway
8
Continue on US 97
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
E Street
9
Turn straight onto US 97
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Sherman Highway
10
Continue on US 97
25 mi
·
29 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
11
Continue on US 97
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northeast 6th Street
12
Turn left onto US 26; US 97
264 ft
·
12 sec
·
4th Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 26; US 97
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 4th Street
14
Continue on US 26; US 97
20 mi
·
27 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
15
Turn left onto Central Avenue
277 ft
·
14 sec
·
Central Avenue
16
Turn right onto 11th Street
329 ft
·
9 sec
·
11th Street
17
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 136.1 miles from Island City, OR, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.6 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 60 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.1 miles or 2h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 18m
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 Island City, 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 Island City, OR
This is one driving day of about 272.2 miles and 5h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Island City, 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 Old Oregon Trail Highway for about 93.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.1 mi from Island City, OR · 2h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.1 miles from Island City, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Old Oregon Trail Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.6 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
$54.23 one way
$108.45 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $57.39 | $114.77 |
| premium | $5.59 | $59.92 | $119.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.10 | $120.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.7 | 1 | $28.58 | $13.07 |
| Efficient EV | 68.1 | 0 | $23.82 | $10.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.9 | 1 | $38.11 | $17.42 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Terrebonne on Wednesday
Local time
3:13 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°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
5 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
5h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Island City, OR to Terrebonne, OR covers 272.2 miles and takes about 5h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Oregon Trail Highway, Sherman Highway, Columbia River Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.1 miles from Island City, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.23 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 24m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 84 / Old Oregon Trail Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 158.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Island City, OR to Terrebonne, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.
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