Origin
Terrebonne, OR
Late night in Terrebonne on Saturday
Local time
4:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
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Trip from Terrebonne, OR to Portland, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
139.7 mi
225 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 14m
★
6 AM
3h 26m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 32m
3 PM
3h 36m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 19m
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 Portland, OR covers 139.7 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Warm Springs Highway, Mount Hood Highway, The Dalles-California Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.7 miles on Warm Springs Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.83 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
69.8 miles from Terrebonne, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 139.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 25m drive with frequent turns across 139.7 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.
Warm Springs Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 46.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,515 ft
31 ft
Total Climb
1,924 ft
Total Descent
4,759 ft
Highest Point
3,515 ft
~79.8 mi in
Elevation Range
3,484 ft
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 early in the drive near C Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 139.7 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: near the start (C Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 126.5 miles (I 84; US 30 / Columbia River Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 138.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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C Avenue
Turn right onto C Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
126.5 mi into trip
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~3h 6m in
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I 84; US 30 / Columbia River Highway
Merge onto I 84; US 30 / Columbia River Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
138.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
8
138.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward City Center, OMSI
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward City Center, OMSI
9
138.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Morrison Street, City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Morrison Street, City Center
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs Highway | 46.7 mi | 1h 4m |
| Mount Hood Highway | 39.7 mi | 57m |
| The Dalles-California Highway | 19.8 mi | 28m |
| Northwest Warm Springs Highway | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| Banfield Freeway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Columbia River Highway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Southeast Burnside Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 223rd Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Warm Springs Highway
— 46.7 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne, OR and Portland, OR.
1
Start on 11th Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
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11th Street
2
Turn right onto C Avenue
271 ft
·
8 sec
·
C Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 97
20 mi
·
28 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
4
Continue on US 26; US 97
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Street
5
Continue on US 26
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Northwest Warm Springs Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 26
47 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Warm Springs Highway
7
Continue on US 26
31 mi
·
43 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
8
Continue on US 26
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Proctor Boulevard
9
Continue on US 26
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
10
Continue on US 26
0.6 mi
·
58 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
·
53 sec
·
Northeast Glisan Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn slight right
376 ft
·
13 sec
16
Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Fairview Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 84 West: Portland
18
Merge onto I 84; US 30
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 84; US 30
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Banfield Freeway
Toward Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward City Center, OMSI
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Morrison Street, City Center
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn straight onto Morrison Bridge
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Morrison Bridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on Southwest Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Southwest Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn right onto Southwest 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 4th Avenue
26
Continue on Northwest 4th Avenue
280 ft
·
17 sec
·
Northwest 4th Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
27
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
427 ft
·
25 sec
·
Northwest Couch Street
28
Turn left
110 ft
·
8 sec
29
Arrive at 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 69.8 miles from Terrebonne, OR, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 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 31 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.8 miles or 1h 40m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portland, 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 139.7 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 Warm Springs Highway for about 46.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.8 mi from Terrebonne, OR · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.8 miles from Terrebonne, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Portland, OR
The final approach into Portland, 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 Portland, 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
$27.83 one way
$55.66 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $29.45 | $58.91 |
| premium | $5.59 | $30.75 | $61.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.84 | $61.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 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 | 41.9 | 0 | $14.67 | $6.71 |
| Efficient EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.22 | $5.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.9 | 0 | $19.56 | $8.94 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Portland, OR
Late night in Portland on Saturday
Local time
4:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
11 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 25m 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 Portland, OR covers 139.7 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Warm Springs Highway, Mount Hood Highway, The Dalles-California Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.8 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 $27.83 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 is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 139.7 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: near the start (C Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 126.5 miles (I 84; US 30 / Columbia River Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 138.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Terrebonne, OR to Portland, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. The route ranges from 31 ft to 3,515 ft elevation with about 1,924 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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