Trip from King City, OR to Terrebonne, OR

Drive Time

3h 38m

Distance

145.8 mi

235 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 26m ★

6 AM

3h 38m

8 AM

4h 3m

10 AM

3h 47m

12 PM

3h 44m

3 PM

3h 48m

5 PM

4h 2m

8 PM

3h 31m

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

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Terrebonne, OR

Francesco Ungaro

Trip Overview

The drive from King City, OR to Terrebonne, OR covers 145.8 miles and takes about 3h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Warm Springs Highway, Mount Hood Highway, The Dalles-California Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.7 miles on Warm Springs Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.02 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

72.9 miles from King City, OR

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

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 38m drive with frequent turns across 145.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Warm Springs Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 46.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 0.2 miles in near Southwest Royalty Parkway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 145.8 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 0.2 miles (Southwest Royalty Parkway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.5 miles (Southwest Queen Elizabeth Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southwest Royalty Parkway

At end of road, turn left onto Southwest Royalty Parkway

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Southwest Queen Elizabeth Street

Turn right onto Southwest Queen Elizabeth Street

Navigation decision point

3.5 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the ramp toward I 5 South: Salem

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 5 South: Salem

5 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward I 205 North: Oregon City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 288 Toward I 205 North: Oregon City

17.5 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12 Toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from King City, OR to Terrebonne, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Estacada along the way.

Estacada

17.5 mi in | ~28m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Warm Springs Highway	46.7 mi	1h 4m
Mount Hood Highway	34.4 mi	49m
The Dalles-California Highway	19.6 mi	27m
Northwest Warm Springs Highway	13.3 mi	19m
Southeast Highway 212	11.5 mi	20m
I 205	11.4 mi	14m
Southwest Durham Road	2.5 mi	5m
I 5	1.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Warm Springs Highway — 46.7 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between King City, OR and Terrebonne, OR.

Start on Southwest King George Drive

89 ft · 5 sec · Southwest King George Drive

Turn right onto Southwest King Charles Avenue

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Southwest King Charles Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Southwest Royalty Parkway

0.3 mi · 1 min · Southwest Royalty Parkway

Turn right onto Southwest Queen Elizabeth Street

466 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Queen Elizabeth Street

Turn right onto Southwest 116th Avenue

512 ft · 16 sec · Southwest 116th Avenue

Continue on Southwest Durham Road

2.5 mi · 5 min · Southwest Durham Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto Southwest 72nd Avenue

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Southwest 72nd Avenue

Turn left onto Southwest Lower Boones Ferry Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Southwest Lower Boones Ferry Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 5 South: Salem Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 5

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 5

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min

Exit 288 Toward I 205 North: Oregon City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 205

11 mi · 14 min · I 205

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 12 Toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto OR 212

12 mi · 20 min · Southeast Highway 212

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 21 sec

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Merge onto US 26

3.7 mi · 5 min · Mount Hood Highway

Continue on US 26

0.9 mi · 2 min · Pioneer Boulevard

Continue on US 26

31 mi · 43 min · Mount Hood Highway

Continue on US 26

47 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway

Continue on US 26

13 mi · 19 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway

Continue on US 26; US 97

222 ft · 7 sec · 4th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 26; US 97

1.0 mi · 3 min · Southwest 4th Street

Continue on US 26; US 97

20 mi · 27 min · The Dalles-California Highway

Turn left onto Central Avenue

277 ft · 14 sec · Central Avenue

Turn right onto 11th Street

329 ft · 9 sec · 11th Street

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 72.9 miles from King City, OR, or about 1h 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 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 2h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.9 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 2h 58m

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 King 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 King City, OR

This is one driving day of about 145.8 miles and 3h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from King 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 Warm Springs Highway for about 46.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 72.9 mi from King City, OR · 1h 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gresham, OR

73 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

Madras, OR

Fuel and coffee

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

Gresham, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.9 miles from King City, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$29.02 one way

$58.03 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$30.64	$61.28
premium	$5.59	$32.07	$64.14
diesel	$5.64	$32.39	$64.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.7	$15.31	$7.00
Efficient EV	36.5	$12.76	$5.83
EV Truck/SUV	58.3	$20.41	$9.33

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

King City, OR

Morning in King City on Monday

Local time

9:49 AM

PDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Terrebonne, OR

Morning in Terrebonne on Monday

Local time

9:49 AM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 38m 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 King City, OR to Terrebonne, OR covers 145.8 miles and takes about 3h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Warm Springs Highway, Mount Hood Highway, The Dalles-California Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 72.9 miles from King City, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.02 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.

On the drive from King City, OR to Terrebonne, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Estacada along the way.

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Trip from King City, OR to Terrebonne, OR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Terrebonne, OR

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

King City, OR

Terrebonne, OR

Same local time

Very similar conditions

3h 38m on the road

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