Origin
Terrebonne, OR
Afternoon in Terrebonne on Saturday
Local time
1:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terrebonne, OR to Sisters, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Sisters, OR
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Trip Overview
Terrebonne to Sisters is 25.5 miles and takes about 38 minutes via McKenzie Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Oregon, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. The drive is mostly on surface roads, making it a straightforward and quick connection. It's a practical option if you're looking for a brief transit between these two locations without a significant time commitment. Consider this when planning your travel within the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McKenzie Highway | 16.8 mi | 23m |
| The Dalles-California Highway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Southwest Highland Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Southwest Glacier Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 20 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 11th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| OR 126 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
McKenzie Highway
— 16.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne, OR and Sisters, 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 US 20; OR 126
164 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 20; OR 126
8
Continue on US 20; OR 126
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 20; OR 126
9
Turn left
137 ft
·
10 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 25.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway
Navigation decision point
3
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
OR 126
Take the exit onto OR 126
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
OR 126 / Southwest Glacier Avenue
Merge onto OR 126 / Southwest Glacier Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
25.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 20; OR 126
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
25.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.08 one way
$10.16 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.38 | $10.75 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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
Sisters, OR
Afternoon in Sisters on Saturday
Local time
1:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
33°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
1 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with McKenzie Highway accounting for the entire 100% highway share. You'll experience 16.8 miles on McKenzie Highway before transitioning to other roadways. Expect a rural cruising feel for most of this short trip. The longest continuous stretch is a manageable 16.8 miles.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on McKenzie Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 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: at 0.3 miles (US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (OR 126): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6 miles (OR 126 / Southwest Glacier Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on McKenzie Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (OR 126): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6 miles (OR 126 / Southwest Glacier Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sisters, OR before heading back.
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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