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Trip from Terrebonne, OR to Medford, OR

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

Drive Time

4h 39m

Distance

196.8 mi

317 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 26m ★
6 AM
4h 39m
8 AM
5h 6m
10 AM
4h 48m
12 PM
4h 46m
3 PM
4h 50m
5 PM
5h 5m
8 PM
4h 31m

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 Medford, OR, OR

Medford, OR

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Terrebonne, OR to Medford, OR covers 196.8 miles and takes about 4h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on The Dalles-California Highway, Crater Lake Highway, Diamond Lake Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.4 miles on The Dalles-California Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.36 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

98.4 miles from Terrebonne, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 39m. Total distance: 196.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 39m drive with frequent turns across 196.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
The Dalles-California Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 77.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 196.8 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 6.6 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 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
6.6 mi into trip | ~10m in | Southwest Canal Boulevard

Turn left onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
6.9 mi into trip | ~11m in | Southwest Canal Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
9.2 mi into trip | ~15m in | Southwest Canal Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
21.6 mi into trip | ~37m in | Empire Avenue

Turn left onto Empire Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
The Dalles-California Highway 77.4 mi 1h 37m
Crater Lake Highway 49.9 mi 1h 12m
Diamond Lake Highway 23.8 mi 35m
East Diamond Lake Highway 8.4 mi 11m
Old Bend Redmond Highway 6.6 mi 11m
Southwest Canal Boulevard 6.3 mi 12m
State Highway 138 6.3 mi 8m
Bend Parkway 5.5 mi 9m
Longest stretch: The Dalles-California Highway — 77.4 mi, about 1h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne, OR and Medford, OR.

1

Start on 11th Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · 11th Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 97

6.2 mi · 9 min · The Dalles-California Highway
3

Turn right onto US 97 Business

503 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Veterans Way
4

Turn left onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

60 ft · 1 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
6

Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard

1.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
7

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

112 ft · 2 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
8

Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
9

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

125 ft · 2 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
10

Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard

3.8 mi · 6 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
11

Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway

3.5 mi · 6 min · Old Bend Redmond Highway
12

Enter roundabout onto Old Bend Redmond Highway

121 ft · 2 sec · Old Bend Redmond Highway
13

Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway

3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Bend Redmond Highway
14

Enter roundabout onto US 20

276 ft · 3 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
15

Continue on US 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
16

Enter roundabout onto US 20

130 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
17

Continue on US 20

0.4 mi · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
18

Enter roundabout onto US 20

118 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
19

Continue on US 20

0.8 mi · 57 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
20

Turn straight onto US 20; US 97 Business

439 ft · 13 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
21

Turn left onto Empire Avenue

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Empire Avenue
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
23

Merge onto US 97

5.5 mi · 9 min · Bend Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Continue on US 97

71 mi · 1 hr 28 min · The Dalles-California Highway
25

Turn right onto OR 138

6.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138
26

Continue on OR 138

8.4 mi · 11 min · East Diamond Lake Highway
27

Continue on OR 138

3.0 mi · 4 min · North Umpqua Highway
28

Turn left onto OR 230

24 mi · 35 min · Diamond Lake Highway
29

Continue on Crater Lake Highway

50 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Crater Lake Highway
Use the straight lane.
30

Turn right onto OR 62

4.4 mi · 6 min · Rogue Valley Expressway
31

Continue on OR 62

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Crater Lake Highway
32

Turn left onto Poplar Drive

0.9 mi · 1 min · Poplar Drive
Use the left lane.
33

Turn right onto East McAndrews Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · East McAndrews Road
34

Turn left onto Biddle Road

512 ft · 18 sec · Biddle Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
35

Keep slight right at fork onto Biddle Road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Biddle Road
36

Keep slight right at fork onto Biddle Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Biddle Road
37

Keep slight right at fork onto Biddle Road

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Biddle Road
38

Continue on East 4th Street

0.4 mi · 56 sec · East 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
39

Turn left onto North Fir Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North Fir Street
40

Arrive at destination

North Fir Street

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 98.4 miles from Terrebonne, OR, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.4 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 43 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 98.4 miles or 2h 15m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Medford, 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 196.8 miles and 4h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 The Dalles-California Highway for about 77.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 98.4 mi from Terrebonne, OR · 2h 15m into the drive

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakridge, OR

98 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

Deschutes River Woods, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

La Pine, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.4 miles from Terrebonne, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before The Dalles-California Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.4 miles.

Arriving in Medford, OR

The final approach into Medford, 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 Medford, OR.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Crater Lake National Park

Crater Lake National Park

National Park

Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity—fed by rain and snow,...

11 mi from route ~29 min detour $30 near mile 122.2
Park Closure: Cleetwood Cove Trail is CLOSED for Rehabilitation
Park Closure: North Entrance Road and Rim Drive are CLOSED for the Season
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.36 one way

$76.72 round trip

$4.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $41.36 $82.72
premium $5.57 $43.13 $86.25
diesel $6.37 $49.32 $98.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.9 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59 0 $20.66 $9.45
Efficient EV 49.2 0 $17.22 $7.87
EV Truck/SUV 78.7 0 $27.55 $12.60

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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 13, 2026

Origin

Terrebonne, OR

Late night in Terrebonne on Saturday

Local time

3:14 AM

PDT

Current temp

53°F

Mostly Sunny

W 15 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 1:02PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 1:02PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Destination

Medford, OR

Late night in Medford on Saturday

Local time

3:14 AM

PDT

Current temp

55°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

2 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

4h 39m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Medford, OR covers 196.8 miles and takes about 4h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are The Dalles-California Highway, Crater Lake Highway, Diamond Lake Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 98.4 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 $38.36 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 196.8 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Terrebonne, OR to Medford, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Crater Lake National Park.

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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