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Trip from Terrebonne, OR to Clackamas, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 11m

Distance

129 mi

208 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 0m ★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m

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

census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon

Terrebonne, OR

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Clackamas, OR, OR

Clackamas, OR

William Jacobs

Trip Overview

The drive from Terrebonne, OR to Clackamas, OR covers 129 miles and takes about 3h 11m 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 $25.70 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

64.5 miles from Terrebonne, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 129 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 11m drive with frequent turns across 129 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.
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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near C Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 11m drive. You will face about 8 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 (C Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway): Navigation decision point; at 128.5 miles (Southeast McKinley Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | C Avenue

Turn right onto C Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway

Turn right onto US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway

Navigation decision point

4
128.5 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in | Southeast McKinley Avenue

Turn right onto Southeast McKinley Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
128.8 mi into trip | ~3h 11m in | Southeast Highway 212

Turn left onto Southeast Highway 212

Navigation decision point

9
129 mi into trip | ~3h 11m in

Turn left toward OR 213 North, OR 224 West, I 205 North: Portland

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward OR 213 North, OR 224 West, I 205 North:...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Warm Springs Highway 46.7 mi 1h 4m
Mount Hood Highway 32.3 mi 46m
The Dalles-California Highway 19.8 mi 28m
Northwest Warm Springs Highway 13.3 mi 19m
Southeast Highway 212 12 mi 21m
Southeast Orient Drive 2.2 mi 3m
5th Street 0.9 mi 2m
Proctor Boulevard 0.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Warm Springs Highway — 46.7 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 11th Street

119 ft · 5 sec · 11th Street
2

Turn right onto C Avenue

271 ft · 8 sec · C Avenue
3

Turn right onto US 97

20 mi · 28 min · The Dalles-California Highway
4

Continue on US 26; US 97

0.9 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
5

Continue on US 26

13 mi · 19 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on US 26

47 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway
7

Continue on US 26

31 mi · 43 min · Mount Hood Highway
8

Continue on US 26

0.7 mi · 2 min · Proctor Boulevard
9

Continue on US 26

1.7 mi · 3 min · Mount Hood Highway
10

Turn right onto Southeast Orient Drive

2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Orient Drive
11

Turn left onto Southeast Compton Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Southeast Compton Road
12

Turn straight onto OR 212

12 mi · 21 min · Southeast Highway 212
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn right onto Southeast McKinley Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Southeast McKinley Avenue
Use the right lane.
14

Continue on Southeast McKinley Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Southeast McKinley Avenue
15

Turn left onto Southeast Highway 212

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Southeast Highway 212
16

Turn left

71 ft · 1 sec
Toward OR 213 North, OR 224 West, I 205 North: Portland Use the left lane.
17

Arrive at destination

Toward OR 213 North, OR 224 West, I 205 North: Portland

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 64.5 miles from Terrebonne, OR, or about 1h 32m 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 28 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.5 miles or 1h 32m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clackamas, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Terrebonne, 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 Terrebonne, OR

This is one driving day of about 129 miles and 3h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Terrebonne, 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 64.5 mi from Terrebonne, OR · 1h 32m into the drive

Downtown Mount Hood Village, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Hood Village, OR

65 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

Warm Springs, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Hood Village, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.5 miles from Terrebonne, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Clackamas, OR

The final approach into Clackamas, 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 Clackamas, 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

$25.70 one way

$51.40 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $27.20 $54.39
premium $5.59 $28.40 $56.79
diesel $5.61 $28.48 $56.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.7 0 $13.54 $6.19
Efficient EV 32.3 0 $11.29 $5.16
EV Truck/SUV 51.6 0 $18.06 $8.26

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Terrebonne, OR

Afternoon in Terrebonne on Friday

Local time

1:21 PM

PDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clackamas, OR

Afternoon in Clackamas on Friday

Local time

1:21 PM

PDT

Current temp

46°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

12 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 11m 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 Terrebonne, OR to Clackamas, OR covers 129 miles and takes about 3h 11m 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 64.5 miles from Terrebonne, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.70 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 straightforward 3h 11m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (C Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway): Navigation decision point; at 128.5 miles (Southeast McKinley Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Terrebonne, OR to Clackamas, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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