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Trip from Terrebonne, OR to Veneta, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 21m

Distance

146.9 mi

236 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 10m ★
6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 15m

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

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census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon

Terrebonne, OR

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Downtown Veneta, OR, OR

Veneta, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Terrebonne, OR to Veneta, OR covers 146.9 miles and takes about 3h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on McKenzie Highway, Santiam Highway, Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.9 miles on McKenzie Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.26 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

73.4 miles from Terrebonne, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 21m. Total distance: 146.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 21m drive with frequent turns across 146.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 58.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 19 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.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 146.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 19 key points

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

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

5
25.2 mi into trip | ~37m in | South Locust Street

Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
125.2 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in | Marcola Road

Turn left onto Marcola Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
125.8 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in | 42nd Street

Turn left onto 42nd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
133.4 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in | OR 126

Take the exit onto OR 126 toward OR 99 North, OR 126 West: Florence

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward OR 99 North, OR 126 West: Florence

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
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
Highway 126 8.2 mi 11m
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway 6.9 mi 9m
The Dalles-California Highway 5.7 mi 8m
West 11th Avenue 3.3 mi 7m
Longest stretch: McKenzie Highway — 58.9 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne, OR and Veneta, 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

6.9 mi · 9 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
20

Take the exit onto OR 126

1.1 mi · 3 min · OR 126
Toward OR 99 North, OR 126 West: Florence Use the straight lane.
21

Turn left onto OR 126

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Garfield Street
22

Turn right onto OR 126

3.3 mi · 7 min · West 11th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Continue on OR 126

8.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 126
24

Turn left onto Territorial Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Territorial Road
25

Turn left onto East Hunter Road

162 ft · 4 sec · East Hunter Road
26

Arrive at destination

East Hunter Road

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 73.4 miles from Terrebonne, OR, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 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 32 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73.4 miles or 1h 35m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Veneta, 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 146.9 miles and 3h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 McKenzie Highway for about 58.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 73.4 mi from Terrebonne, OR · 1h 35m into the drive

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakridge, OR

73 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

Sisters, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sisters, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.4 miles from Terrebonne, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Veneta, OR

The final approach into Veneta, 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 Veneta, OR.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Silverleaf Café

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Redmond, Oregon

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.5

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15415487558

Visit website

Craig's Lucky Logger Restaurant & Henry's Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Oregon

1.5 mi

Busy Bee Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Springfield, Oregon

1.7 mi

Silverleaf Café

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.5

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15415487558

Visit website

Craig's Lucky Logger Restaurant & Henry's Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115.4

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15417269088

Visit website

Busy Bee Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 125.9

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15417476331

Visit website

Putters Family Entertainment Center

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 136.4

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15416888901

Visit website

Black Butte Ranch - The Lodge Restaurant & Aspen Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $50 mile 31.5

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: 5–8 pm

+15415951260

Visit website

Mandy's Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 136.4

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15416540382

Visit website

Mo's Egg House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.5

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+15415274314

Visit website

Loco Place

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.5

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15415271238

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 136.4

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 146.9

Veneta, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774003827

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 136.4

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 136.4

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 125.9

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 136.4

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.7 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 136.4

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555212244

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 136.4

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Get Air Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 136.4

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15418271016

Visit website

Portal Adventures - Eugene and Springfield

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 125.9

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 2–8 pm

+15417806180

Visit website

Willamalane Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 125.9

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15417364544

Visit website

Adventure! Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 136.4

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–6:30 pm

+15416539629

Visit website

Clearwater Park and Landing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 125.9

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15417364544

Visit website

Escape the Room Oregon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 125.9

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417263836

Visit website

Lane County History Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 136.4

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15416824242

Visit website

Shelton McMurphey Johnson House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 136.4

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+15414840808

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.26 one way

$58.53 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $30.97 $61.94
premium $5.59 $32.34 $64.67
diesel $5.61 $32.43 $64.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.1 0 $15.42 $7.05
Efficient EV 36.7 0 $12.85 $5.88
EV Truck/SUV 58.8 0 $20.57 $9.40

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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

Evening in Terrebonne on Friday

Local time

5:46 PM

PDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Veneta, OR

Evening in Veneta on Friday

Local time

5:46 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°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

7 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 21m 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 Veneta, OR covers 146.9 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are McKenzie Highway, Santiam Highway, Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 73.4 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 $29.26 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 146.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 Veneta, 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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