Origin
Medford, OR
Afternoon in Medford on Saturday
Local time
1:38 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medford, OR to Terrebonne, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 29m
Distance
194.9 mi
314 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 16m
★
6 AM
4h 29m
8 AM
4h 56m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 36m
3 PM
4h 40m
5 PM
4h 55m
8 PM
4h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medford, OR
Stephen Leonardi
Terrebonne, OR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Medford, OR to Terrebonne, OR covers 194.9 miles and takes about 4h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on The Dalles-California Highway, Crater Lake Highway, Diamond Lake Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.3 miles on The Dalles-California Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.83 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
97.5 miles from Medford, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| The Dalles-California Highway | 89.3 mi | 1h 53m |
| Crater Lake Highway | 50 mi | 1h 12m |
| Diamond Lake Highway | 23.8 mi | 35m |
| East Diamond Lake Highway | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Bend Parkway | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 138 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Rogue Valley Expressway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| North Umpqua Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
The Dalles-California Highway
— 89.3 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford, OR and Terrebonne, OR.
1
Start on North Fir Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Fir Street
2
Turn right onto West 4th Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Continue on Biddle Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Biddle Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
5
Merge onto OR 62
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Crater Lake Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto OR 62
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Rogue Valley Expressway
Use the left lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto OR 62
50 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Crater Lake Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn straight onto OR 230
24 mi
·
35 min
·
Diamond Lake Highway
9
At end of road, turn right onto OR 138
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Umpqua Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 138
216 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Umpqua Highway
11
Continue on OR 138
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
East Diamond Lake Highway
12
Continue on OR 138
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 138
13
Turn left onto US 97
71 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
14
Continue on US 97
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Bend Parkway
15
Continue on US 97
18 mi
·
24 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
16
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.3 mi
·
40 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 97.5 miles from Medford, OR, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.3 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 43 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.5 miles or 2h 22m 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 40m
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 Medford, 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 Medford, OR
This is one driving day of about 194.9 miles and 4h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Medford, 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 The Dalles-California Highway for about 89.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.5 miles from Medford, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before The Dalles-California Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 83.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
OR 62 / Crater Lake Highway
Merge onto OR 62 / Crater Lake Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
OR 62 / Crater Lake Highway
At end of road, turn left onto OR 62 / Crater Lake Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
80.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
OR 138 / North Umpqua Highway
At end of road, turn right onto OR 138 / North Umpqua Highway
Navigation decision point
4
83.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
OR 138 / North Umpqua Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 138 / North Umpqua Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.83 one way
$77.65 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $41.09 | $82.18 |
| premium | $5.59 | $42.90 | $85.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.03 | $86.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.5 | 0 | $20.46 | $9.36 |
| Efficient EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.05 | $7.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78 | 0 | $27.29 | $12.47 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Afternoon in Terrebonne on Saturday
Local time
1:38 PM
PDT
Current temp
31°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 3 mph
1% 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
24 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
4h 29m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Crater Lake National Park
National Park
Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity—fed by rain and snow,...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
$30
near mile 87.4
Park Closure: Cleetwood Cove Trail is CLOSED for Rehabilitation
Park Closure: North Entrance Road and Rim Drive are CLOSED for the Season
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
194.9 mi in 4h 29m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 89.3 mi on The Dalles-California Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 West 4th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 9 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 (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (OR 62 / Crater Lake Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (OR 62 / Crater Lake Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 29m. Total distance: 194.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 89.3 miles on The Dalles-California Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (OR 62 / Crater Lake Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (OR 62 / Crater Lake Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Crater Lake National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Terrebonne, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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