Origin
Vernonia, OR
Morning in Vernonia on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vernonia, OR to Terrebonne, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 40m
Distance
184.5 mi
297 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 28m
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6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vernonia, OR
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Terrebonne, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Vernonia, OR to Terrebonne, OR covers 184.5 miles and takes about 3h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Adams Avenue, Maple Street, Rose Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.75 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
92.2 miles from Vernonia, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Avenue | — | — |
| Maple Street | — | — |
| Rose Avenue | — | — |
| Nehalem Highway South | — | — |
| Highway 47 | — | — |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | — | — |
| Sunset Highway | — | — |
| I 405 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Adams Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernonia, OR and Terrebonne, OR.
1
Start on Bridge Street
13 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bridge Street
2
Turn right onto Adams Avenue
308 ft
·
10 sec
·
Adams Avenue
3
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Maple Street
4
Turn left onto Rose Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Rose Avenue
5
Continue on Nehalem Highway South
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Nehalem Highway South
6
Continue on Northwest Highway 47
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest Highway 47
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
8
Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
9
Continue on Sunset Highway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Sunset Highway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
11
Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Stadium Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
13
Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Marquam Bridge
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
16
Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Banfield Freeway
17
Continue on Columbia River Highway
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Columbia River Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
238th Drive, Wood Village
19
Turn right onto Northeast 238th Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 238th Drive
20
Continue on Northeast 242nd Drive
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Northeast 242nd Drive
21
Continue on Northeast Hogan Drive
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Hogan Drive
22
Turn slight left onto Northeast Burnside Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Burnside Road
23
Continue on Southeast Mount Hood Highway
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Southeast Mount Hood Highway
24
Continue on Mount Hood Highway
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
25
Continue on Pioneer Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pioneer Boulevard
26
Continue on Mount Hood Highway
31 mi
·
43 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
27
Continue on Warm Springs Highway
47 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Warm Springs Highway
28
Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Northwest Warm Springs Highway
29
Continue on 4th Street
223 ft
·
8 sec
·
4th Street
30
Continue on Southwest 4th Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 4th Street
31
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
20 mi
·
27 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
32
Turn left onto Central Avenue
276 ft
·
14 sec
·
Central Avenue
33
Turn right onto 11th Street
328 ft
·
9 sec
·
11th Street
34
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 92.2 miles from Vernonia, OR, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
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 41 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.2 miles or 1h 50m 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
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 Vernonia, 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 Vernonia, OR
This is one driving day of about 184.5 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Vernonia, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.2 miles from Vernonia, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.75 one way
$73.51 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $38.90 | $77.80 |
| premium | $5.59 | $40.61 | $81.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.74 | $81.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.37 | $8.86 |
| Efficient EV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.14 | $7.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.8 | 0 | $25.83 | $11.81 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Terrebonne, OR
Morning in Terrebonne on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
34°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
33 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 40m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
184.5 mi in 3h 40m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Adams Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Vernonia, OR to Terrebonne, OR is easy. At 3h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Vernonia, OR to Terrebonne, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 184.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Vernonia, OR to Terrebonne, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Terrebonne, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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