Origin
Terrebonne, OR
Late night in Terrebonne on Saturday
Local time
3:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terrebonne, OR to La Pine, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Terrebonne, OR
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La Pine, OR
Rafael Minguet Delgado
Trip Overview
The drive from Terrebonne, OR to La Pine, OR covers 53.5 miles and takes about 1h 19m 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, Old Bend Redmond Highway, Southwest Canal Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.2 miles on The Dalles-California Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 53.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
The Dalles-California Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 32.2 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 around 0.3 miles in near US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway.
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 1h 19m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway
Navigation decision point
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Southwest Canal Boulevard
Turn left onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Southwest Canal Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Southwest Canal Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Empire Avenue
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| The Dalles-California Highway | 32.2 mi | 41m |
| Old Bend Redmond Highway | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Southwest Canal Boulevard | 6.3 mi | 12m |
| Bend Parkway | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| McKenzie-Bend Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| 11th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Empire Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Veterans Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
The Dalles-California Highway
— 32.2 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne, OR and La Pine, OR.
1
Start on 11th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
11th Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 97
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
3
Turn right onto US 97 Business
503 ft
·
14 sec
·
Southwest Veterans Way
4
Turn left onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
6
Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
7
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
8
Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
9
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
10
Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
11
Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Bend Redmond Highway
12
Enter roundabout onto Old Bend Redmond Highway
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Bend Redmond Highway
13
Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Bend Redmond Highway
14
Enter roundabout onto US 20
276 ft
·
3 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
15
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto US 20
130 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
17
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
18
Enter roundabout onto US 20
118 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
19
Continue on US 20
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
20
Turn straight onto US 20; US 97 Business
439 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
21
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Empire Avenue
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
23
Merge onto US 97
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Bend Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on US 97
26 mi
·
31 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
25
Arrive at destination
US 97
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from Terrebonne, OR · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Terrebonne, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in La Pine, OR
The final approach into La Pine, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.66 one way
$21.32 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.78 | $23.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
La Pine, OR
Late night in La Pine on Saturday
Local time
3:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
29°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 19m 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 La Pine, OR covers 53.5 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are The Dalles-California Highway, Old Bend Redmond Highway, Southwest Canal Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 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 $10.66 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 1h 19m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Terrebonne, OR to La Pine, 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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