Origin
Terrebonne, OR
Afternoon in Terrebonne on Wednesday
Local time
4:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terrebonne, OR to Banks, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 58m
Distance
164.1 mi
264 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 46m
★
6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 23m
8 PM
3h 51m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Terrebonne, OR to Banks, OR covers 164.1 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on C Avenue, The Dalles-California Highway, 5th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.69 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
82.1 miles from Terrebonne, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 58m drive with frequent turns across 164.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
C Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Terrebonne, OR to Banks, OR is easy. At 3h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Terrebonne, OR to Banks, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| C Avenue | — | — |
| The Dalles-California Highway | — | — |
| 5th Street | — | — |
| Northwest Warm Springs Highway | — | — |
| Warm Springs Highway | — | — |
| Mount Hood Highway | — | — |
| Proctor Boulevard | — | — |
| Southeast Mount Hood Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
C Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne, OR and Banks, OR.
1
Start on 11th Street
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
11th Street
2
Turn right onto C Avenue
272 ft
·
9 sec
·
C Avenue
3
Turn right onto The Dalles-California Highway
20 mi
·
28 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
4
Continue on 5th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Street
5
Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Northwest Warm Springs Highway
6
Continue on Warm Springs Highway
47 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Warm Springs Highway
7
Continue on Mount Hood Highway
31 mi
·
43 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
8
Continue on Proctor Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Proctor Boulevard
9
Continue on Mount Hood Highway
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
10
Continue on Southeast Mount Hood Highway
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Southeast Mount Hood Highway
11
Continue on Southeast Burnside Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Burnside Road
12
Turn right onto Northwest Fairview Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Northwest Fairview Drive
13
Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 223rd Avenue
14
Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Northeast Glisan Street
15
Turn slight right
377 ft
·
14 sec
16
Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Fairview Parkway
17
Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West: Portland
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 84 West: Portland
18
Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Columbia River Highway
19
Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Banfield Freeway
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
262 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
22
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
23
Take the exit slight left toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 405, US 26: Beaverton
24
Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Stadium Freeway
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 26 West: Beaverton
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 26 West: Beaverton
26
Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
27
Turn slight left onto Northwest Banks Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Banks Road
28
Turn left onto Northwest Main Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Northwest Main Street
29
Arrive at your destination
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 82.1 miles from Terrebonne, OR, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
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 36 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.1 miles or 1h 59m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Banks, 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 164.1 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.1 mi from Terrebonne, OR · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.1 miles from Terrebonne, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Banks, OR
The final approach into Banks, 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 Banks, 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
$32.69 one way
$65.38 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $34.60 | $69.19 |
| premium | $5.59 | $36.12 | $72.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.23 | $72.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.23 | $7.88 |
| Efficient EV | 41 | 0 | $14.36 | $6.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.6 | 0 | $22.97 | $10.50 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Banks, OR
Afternoon in Banks on Wednesday
Local time
4:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
35 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 58m 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 Banks, OR covers 164.1 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are C Avenue, The Dalles-California Highway, 5th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.1 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 $32.69 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.
The drive from Terrebonne, OR to Banks, OR is easy. At 3h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Terrebonne, OR to Banks, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Terrebonne, OR to Banks, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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