Trip from Tualatin, OR to Terrebonne, OR

Drive Time

3h 30m

Distance

142.1 mi

229 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 18m ★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Tualatin, OR, OR

Tualatin, OR

Ann H

Downtown Terrebonne, OR, OR

Terrebonne, OR

Francesco Ungaro

Trip Overview

The drive from Tualatin, OR to Terrebonne, OR covers 142.1 miles and takes about 3h 30m 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 $28.28 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

71.1 miles from Tualatin, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 142.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest 84th Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 142.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest 84th Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Southwest Seneca Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southwest 84th Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Southwest 84th Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southwest Seneca Street

Turn right onto Southwest Seneca Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 205 North: Oregon City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 288 Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
8
13.8 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12 Toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Tualatin, OR to Terrebonne, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Estacada along the way.

Estacada

13.8 mi in | ~20m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Warm Springs Highway 46.7 mi 1h 4m
Mount Hood Highway 34.4 mi 49m
The Dalles-California Highway 19.6 mi 27m
Northwest Warm Springs Highway 13.3 mi 19m
Southeast Highway 212 11.5 mi 20m
I 205 11.4 mi 14m
Southwest 4th Street 1 mi 3m
Pioneer Boulevard 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Warm Springs Highway — 46.7 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

194 ft · 17 sec · the route
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest 84th Avenue

233 ft · 9 sec · Southwest 84th Avenue
3

Turn right onto Southwest Seneca Street

325 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Seneca Street
4

Turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road
5

Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
6

Continue on Southwest Nyberg Street

489 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Nyberg Street
7

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 32 sec
8

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 27 sec
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City

1.1 mi · 2 min · I 205 North: Oregon City
10

Continue straight

11 mi · 14 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada

0.2 mi · 28 sec · OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
12

Turn right onto Southeast Highway 212

12 mi · 20 min · Southeast Highway 212
13

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 22 sec
14

Take the exit straight

0.3 mi · 36 sec
15

Merge slight left onto Mount Hood Highway

3.7 mi · 5 min · Mount Hood Highway
16

Continue on Pioneer Boulevard

0.9 mi · 2 min · Pioneer Boulevard
17

Continue on Mount Hood Highway

31 mi · 43 min · Mount Hood Highway
18

Continue on Warm Springs Highway

47 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway
19

Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway

13 mi · 19 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway
20

Continue on 4th Street

223 ft · 8 sec · 4th Street
21

Continue on Southwest 4th Street

1.0 mi · 3 min · Southwest 4th Street
22

Continue on The Dalles-California Highway

20 mi · 27 min · The Dalles-California Highway
23

Turn left onto Central Avenue

276 ft · 14 sec · Central Avenue
24

Turn right onto 11th Street

328 ft · 9 sec · 11th Street
25

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 71.1 miles from Tualatin, OR, or about 1h 48m 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 80 miles or 2h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.1 miles or 1h 48m 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Terrebonne, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Tualatin, 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 Tualatin, OR

This is one driving day of about 142.1 miles and 3h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tualatin, 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 71.1 mi from Tualatin, OR · 1h 48m into the drive

Downtown Gresham, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gresham, OR

71 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

Madras, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gresham, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.1 miles from Tualatin, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Terrebonne, OR

The final approach into Terrebonne, 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 Terrebonne, 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

$28.28 one way

$56.56 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $29.86 $59.73
premium $5.59 $31.26 $62.51
diesel $5.64 $31.57 $63.14

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: 49.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.6 0 $14.92 $6.82
Efficient EV 35.5 0 $12.43 $5.68
EV Truck/SUV 56.8 0 $19.89 $9.09

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Tualatin, OR

Late night in Tualatin on Monday

Local time

5:05 AM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Terrebonne, OR

Late night in Terrebonne on Monday

Local time

5:05 AM

PDT

Current temp

58°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

1 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 30m 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 Tualatin, OR to Terrebonne, OR covers 142.1 miles and takes about 3h 30m 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 71.1 miles from Tualatin, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.28 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 142.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest 84th Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Southwest Seneca Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Tualatin, OR to Terrebonne, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Estacada along the way.

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