Origin
Sisters, OR
Evening in Sisters on Sunday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sisters, OR to Terrebonne, OR
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
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6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sisters, OR
Ron Lach
Terrebonne, OR
Francesco Ungaro
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Sisters and Terrebonne, this 25.5-mile journey is an efficient way to traverse the Pacific Coast region. You can easily complete the entire trip in about 38 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budget roughly $5 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Because this route is a direct connection rather than a multi-day trek, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. It serves as a straightforward local transit that fits perfectly into a larger itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
12.8 miles from Sisters, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate this route via the McKenzie Highway, The Dalles-California Highway, and Southwest Highland Avenue. The entire 25.5-mile path is comprised of highway driving, ensuring a consistent pace throughout your journey. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 16.6 miles spent on the McKenzie Highway. While the drive is relatively short, the technical nature of the turns requires your full attention behind the wheel. You will find that the road maintains a practical, functional character that moves you efficiently between your destinations.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 16.6 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 early in the drive near US 20; OR 126 / East Cascade Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 20; OR 126 / East Cascade Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 20; OR 126): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.3 miles (US 20; OR 126): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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US 20; OR 126 / East Cascade Avenue
Turn right onto US 20; OR 126 / East Cascade Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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US 20; OR 126
Keep slight right at fork onto US 20; OR 126
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.3 mi into trip
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US 20; OR 126
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
19.5 mi into trip
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~29m in
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OR 126 / Southwest Highland Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 126 / Southwest Highland Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
25.3 mi into trip
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~38m in
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11th Street
Turn right onto 11th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McKenzie Highway | 16.6 mi | 22m |
| The Dalles-California Highway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Southwest Highland Avenue | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| US 20 | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 11th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Cascade Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
McKenzie Highway
— 16.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sisters, OR and Terrebonne, OR.
1
Start on this road
137 ft
·
12 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto US 20; OR 126
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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East Cascade Avenue
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 20; OR 126
180 ft
·
7 sec
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US 20; OR 126
4
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
141 ft
·
2 sec
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US 20; OR 126
5
Continue on US 20; OR 126
0.3 mi
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56 sec
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US 20; OR 126
6
Continue on OR 126
17 mi
·
22 min
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McKenzie Highway
7
Continue on OR 126
2.4 mi
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5 min
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Southwest Highland Avenue
8
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 126
122 ft
·
5 sec
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Southwest Highland Avenue
9
Merge onto US 97; OR 126
5.7 mi
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8 min
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The Dalles-California Highway
10
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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11th Street
11
Arrive at destination
11th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 38-minute drive with no scheduled stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your daily schedule. You can depart whenever it best fits your plans, as there are no long-haul fatigue concerns to manage. Keep in mind that the road is turn-heavy, so adjust your speed accordingly to ensure a comfortable ride. Because the fuel cost is estimated at just $5, it is a low-impact addition to your travel budget. Take advantage of the quick transit time to maximize your time at either end of the trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.8 miles from Sisters, OR, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.6 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 25.5 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.8 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
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 Sisters, 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 Sisters, OR
This is one driving day of about 25.5 miles and 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sisters, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on McKenzie Highway for about 16.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.8 mi from Sisters, OR · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 25.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.8 miles from Sisters, 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
$5.07 one way
$10.15 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Terrebonne, OR
Evening in Terrebonne on Sunday
Local time
7:46 PM
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
5 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
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 Sisters, OR to Terrebonne, OR covers 25.5 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McKenzie Highway, The Dalles-California Highway, Southwest Highland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Sisters, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 20; OR 126 / East Cascade Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 20; OR 126): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.3 miles (US 20; OR 126): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Sisters, OR to Terrebonne, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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