Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 59m
Distance
132.9 mi
214 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Eugene, OR
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The drive from Terrebonne, OR to Eugene, OR covers 132.9 miles and takes about 2h 59m 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 $26.48 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
66.5 miles from Terrebonne, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 132.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 2h 59m drive with frequent turns across 132.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
Total Climb
1,646 ft
Total Descent
4,082 ft
Highest Point
4,512 ft
~47.5 mi in
Elevation Range
4,082 ft
Notable High Points
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 132.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 25.2 miles (South Locust Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 131.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward Downtown, Coburg Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Downtown, University of Oregon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
| 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 |
| The Dalles-California Highway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Southwest Highland Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Barclay Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne, OR and Eugene, OR.
Start on 11th Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 97
Take the exit onto OR 126
Merge onto OR 126
Merge onto OR 126
Continue on OR 126
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
Continue on South Locust Street
Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
Continue on US 20; OR 126
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; OR 126
Turn left onto OR 126
Continue on OR 126
Turn right onto Camp Creek Road
Turn left onto Marcola Road
Turn left onto 42nd Street
Take the ramp onto 42nd Street Connection #3
Merge onto OR 126
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on Coburg Road
Continue on Mill Street
Turn slight right onto Broadway Connector
Turn right onto East Broadway
Turn right onto High Street
Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
Turn left onto Mill Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 29 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.5 miles or 1h 28m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eugene, 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 132.9 miles and 2h 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.5 mi from Terrebonne, OR · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 66.5 miles from Terrebonne, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Eugene, 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 Eugene, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$26.48 one way
$52.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $28.02 | $56.04 |
| premium | $5.59 | $29.25 | $58.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.34 | $58.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.95 | $6.38 |
| Efficient EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.63 | $5.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.61 | $8.51 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Terrebonne on Saturday
Local time
2:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Eugene on Saturday
Local time
2:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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