Origin
Terrebonne, OR
Morning in Terrebonne on Monday
Local time
7:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terrebonne, OR to Riddle, OR
Drive Time
4h 45m
Distance
223.3 mi
359 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 32m
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6 AM
4h 45m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Terrebonne, OR
Francesco Ungaro
Trip Overview
The drive from Terrebonne, OR to Riddle, OR covers 223.3 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, McKenzie Highway, Santiam Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.4 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.44 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
111.7 miles from Terrebonne, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Terrebonne, OR to Riddle, OR covers 223.3 miles and takes about 4h 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 89.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 223.3 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 25.2 miles (South Locust Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 125.2 miles (Marcola Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~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
25.2 mi into trip
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~37m in
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South Locust Street
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
125.2 mi into trip
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~2h 46m in
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Marcola Road
Turn left onto Marcola Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
125.8 mi into trip
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~2h 47m in
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42nd Street
Turn left onto 42nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
220.2 mi into trip
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~4h 39m in
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Highway #001FV - Riddle Road Connection #4
Take the exit onto Highway #001FV - Riddle Road Connection #4 toward Tri CIty, Riddle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 103
Toward Tri CIty, Riddle
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 89.4 mi | 1h 44m |
| McKenzie Highway | 58.9 mi | 1h 20m |
| Santiam Highway | 28.4 mi | 35m |
| Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway | 19.8 mi | 22m |
| Camp Creek Road | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| The Dalles-California Highway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Riddle Bypass Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 89.4 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne, OR and Riddle, OR.
1
Start on 11th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
11th Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 97
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
3
Take the exit onto OR 126
158 ft
·
4 sec
·
OR 126
4
Merge onto OR 126
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Glacier Avenue
5
Merge onto OR 126
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Highland Avenue
6
Continue on OR 126
17 mi
·
23 min
·
McKenzie Highway
7
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Locust Street
8
Continue on South Locust Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Locust Street
9
Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Barclay Drive
10
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Santiam Highway
11
Continue on US 20; OR 126
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Santiam Highway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; OR 126
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Santiam Highway
13
Turn left onto OR 126
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
14
Continue on OR 126
42 mi
·
57 min
·
McKenzie Highway
15
Turn right onto Camp Creek Road
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Camp Creek Road
16
Turn left onto Marcola Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Marcola Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn left onto 42nd Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
42nd Street
Use the left lane.
18
Take the ramp onto 42nd Street Connection #3
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
42nd Street Connection #3
Toward OR 126 West: Eugene
19
Merge onto OR 126
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 South: Roseburg
21
Merge onto I 5
89 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
I 5
22
Take the exit onto Highway #001FV - Riddle Road Connection #4
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Highway #001FV - Riddle Road Connection #4
Exit 103
Toward Tri CIty, Riddle
23
Turn right onto CR 20
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pruner Road
24
Continue on CR 263
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Riddle Bypass Road
25
Turn left onto CR 264
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
26
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
5th Avenue
27
Turn right onto E Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
E Street
28
Arrive at destination
E 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 111.7 miles from Terrebonne, OR, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.4 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.7 miles or 2h 27m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Riddle, 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 223.3 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 I 5 for about 89.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.7 mi from Terrebonne, OR · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 111.7 miles from Terrebonne, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.4 miles.
Arriving in Riddle, OR
The final approach into Riddle, 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 Riddle, 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
$44.44 one way
$88.88 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $46.93 | $93.86 |
| premium | $5.59 | $49.12 | $98.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.61 | $99.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67 | 0 | $23.45 | $10.72 |
| Efficient EV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.54 | $8.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.3 | 1 | $31.26 | $14.29 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Riddle, OR
Morning in Riddle on Monday
Local time
7:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
56°F
Springfield, OR
112 mi in
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
21 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 45m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Terrebonne, OR to Riddle, OR covers 223.3 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, McKenzie Highway, Santiam Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.7 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 $44.44 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 223.3 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (South Locust Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 125.2 miles (Marcola Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Terrebonne, OR to Riddle, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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