How far is Dunes City, OR from Terrebonne, OR?
The driving distance from Dunes City, OR to Terrebonne, OR is about 203.2 miles (327 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunes City and Terrebonne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunes City and Terrebonne.
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Start on Lake Boulevard
583 ft · 17 sec · Lake Boulevard
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
1446 ft · 43 sec · Pacific Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
6.5 mi · 11 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto Highway 126
14.3 mi · 20 min · Highway 126
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Continue on Highway 126
40.6 mi · 56 min · Highway 126
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Continue on West 11th Avenue
3.3 mi · 7 min · West 11th Avenue
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Turn left onto Garfield Street
1600 ft · 31 sec · Garfield Street
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Turn right onto West 7th Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West 7th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 105, OR 126: Springfield
10 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
131 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on McKenzie Highway
45.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min · McKenzie Highway
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Continue on Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
19.8 mi · 22 min · Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Santiam Highway
28.4 mi · 35 min · Santiam Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Barclay Drive
69 m · 3 sec · West Barclay Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · West Barclay Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Locust Street
2552 ft · 51 sec · North Locust Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
76 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1325 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on McKenzie Highway
16.6 mi · 23 min · McKenzie Highway
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Continue on Southwest Highland Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · Southwest Highland Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Southwest Highland Avenue
37 m · 5 sec · Southwest Highland Avenue
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Merge left onto The Dalles-California Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1473 ft · 40 sec · 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunes City and Terrebonne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
McKenzie Highway
Continue on McKenzie Highway
45.9 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Rain leaving Dunes City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Terrebonne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunes City to Terrebonne?
The road trip is about 203.2 miles (327 km) and usually takes 04h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Unity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Dunes City and 103.5 miles from Terrebonne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.50 one way or $71.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Dunes City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Terrebonne.
Stop Ideas Near Unity
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Unity.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunes City and Terrebonne. Straight-line distance: 149.26 mi (240.21 km).
#1 Dunes City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 43.8831800, -124.1151200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terrebonne
Census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon
| Population | 117,664 |
| Coordinates | 44.3529000, -121.1778100 |
| Altitude | 875 |
| Country | United States |
End: 11th Street (-121.177733, 44.3529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $35.50 | $71.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $38.27 | $76.55 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $39.91 | $79.82 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $45.64 | $91.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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