Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
169.9 mi
273 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
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The drive from Terrebonne, OR to Columbia City, OR covers 169.9 miles and takes about 4h 13m 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 $33.81 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
84.9 miles from Terrebonne, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 13m drive with frequent turns across 169.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 13m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Terrebonne, OR to Columbia City, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| C Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| The Dalles-California Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Warm Springs Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Warm Springs Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Hood Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Proctor Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Mount Hood Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne, OR and Columbia City, OR.
Start on 11th Street
Turn right onto C Avenue
Turn right onto The Dalles-California Highway
Continue on 5th Street
Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway
Continue on Warm Springs Highway
Continue on Mount Hood Highway
Continue on Proctor Boulevard
Continue on Mount Hood Highway
Continue on Southeast Mount Hood Highway
Continue on Southeast Burnside Road
Turn right onto Northwest Fairview Drive
Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West: Portland
Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
Continue on Banfield Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North, US 30: Seattle
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North, US 30: Seattle
Take the exit slight right toward I 405 West, US 30 West: Saint Helens
Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Saint Helens, Northwest Industrial Area
Turn right onto I Street
Turn right onto Front Place
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.9 miles or 2h 6m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbia City, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Terrebonne, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 169.9 miles and 4h 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.9 mi from Terrebonne, OR · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 84.9 miles from Terrebonne, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Columbia City, 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 Columbia City, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$33.81 one way
$67.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $35.71 | $71.41 |
| premium | $5.59 | $37.37 | $74.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.75 | $75.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51 | 0 | $17.84 | $8.16 |
| Efficient EV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.87 | $6.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68 | 0 | $23.79 | $10.87 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Terrebonne on Saturday
Local time
9:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Columbia City on Saturday
Local time
9:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
41°F
Gresham, OR
85 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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