Origin
North Plains, OR
Morning in North Plains on Monday
Local time
6:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Plains, OR to Terrebonne, OR
Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
158.6 mi
255 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Plains, OR
Sam McCool
Terrebonne, OR
Francesco Ungaro
Trip Overview
The drive from North Plains, OR to Terrebonne, OR covers 158.6 miles and takes about 3h 49m 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 $31.56 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
79.3 miles from North Plains, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 49m drive with frequent turns across 158.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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 0.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 158.6 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 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles (Stadium Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward US 26 East: Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 26 East: Portland
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Stadium Freeway
Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattl...
8
19 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
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 300
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portl...
8
19.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport,...
8
33 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
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 16
Toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
Towns Along This Route
Between North Plains, OR and Terrebonne, OR, road signs point toward Seattle, Portland Airport, The Dalles and Wood Village.
Seattle
18.1 mi in
|
~25m
|
via Stadium Freeway
Portland Airport
19 mi in
|
~27m
The Dalles
19.2 mi in
|
~27m
Wood Village
33 mi in
|
~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs Highway | 46.7 mi | 1h 4m |
| Mount Hood Highway | 39.6 mi | 56m |
| The Dalles-California Highway | 19.6 mi | 27m |
| Northwest Warm Springs Highway | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 12.1 mi | 16m |
| Banfield Freeway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Columbia River Highway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Sunset Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Warm Springs Highway
— 46.7 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Plains, OR and Terrebonne, OR.
1
Start on Northwest Commercial Street
19 ft
·
0 sec
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Northwest Commercial Street
2
Turn right onto Northwest Glencoe Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Glencoe Road
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 26 East: Portland
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto US 26
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 26
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 26
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 26
Toward I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
7
Merge onto I 405; US 26
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Stadium Freeway
Toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 5
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Marquam Bridge
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 300
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 84; US 30
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Banfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 84; US 30
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 16
Toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Northeast 238th Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 238th Drive
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Continue on Northeast 242nd Drive
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Northeast 242nd Drive
17
Continue on Northeast Hogan Drive
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Hogan Drive
Use the left lane.
18
Turn slight left onto Northeast Burnside Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Burnside Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on Southeast Mount Hood Highway
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Southeast Mount Hood Highway
20
Continue on US 26
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
21
Continue on US 26
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pioneer Boulevard
22
Continue on US 26
31 mi
·
43 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
23
Continue on US 26
47 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Warm Springs Highway
24
Continue on US 26
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Northwest Warm Springs Highway
25
Continue on US 26; US 97
222 ft
·
7 sec
·
4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on US 26; US 97
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 4th Street
27
Continue on US 26; US 97
20 mi
·
27 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
28
Turn left onto Central Avenue
277 ft
·
14 sec
·
Central Avenue
29
Turn right onto 11th Street
329 ft
·
9 sec
·
11th Street
30
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 79.3 miles from North Plains, OR, or about 1h 56m 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 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.3 miles or 1h 56m 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 7m
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 North Plains, 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 North Plains, OR
This is one driving day of about 158.6 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Plains, 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 79.3 mi from North Plains, OR · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 79.3 miles from North Plains, 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
$31.56 one way
$63.13 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $33.33 | $66.66 |
| premium | $5.59 | $34.89 | $69.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.24 | $70.47 |
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: 55.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.65 | $7.61 |
| Efficient EV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.88 | $6.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.4 | 0 | $22.20 | $10.15 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (65% 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
Morning in Terrebonne on Monday
Local time
6:22 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
19 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 49m 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 North Plains, OR to Terrebonne, OR covers 158.6 miles and takes about 3h 49m 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 79.3 miles from North Plains, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.56 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 158.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles (Stadium Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between North Plains, OR and Terrebonne, OR, road signs point toward Seattle, Portland Airport, The Dalles and Wood Village.
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