How far is Independence, OR from Terrebonne, OR?

The driving distance from Independence, OR to Terrebonne, OR is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.3 mi
02h 59m
Flight
104.65 mi
168.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.65 mi
Kilometers
168.42 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.3 mi
Kilometers
233.83 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terrebonne
Thu, Sep 17, 1:16 PM PDT
Return by in Independence
Thu, Sep 17, 4:16 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Independence
2026-09-17T10:16
Arrive Terrebonne
Thu, Sep 17, 1:16 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Independence
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Idanha
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Independence
72.5 mi
01h 29m
To Terrebonne
72.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Terrebonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Terrebonne.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Monmouth Street

    571 ft · 12 sec · Monmouth Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1979 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Orville Road South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Orville Road South

  6. 6

    Continue on Vitae Springs Road South

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Vitae Springs Road South

  7. 7

    Continue on Skyline Road South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Skyline Road South

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kuebler Boulevard South

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Kuebler Boulevard South

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Kuebler Boulevard Southeast

    4 mi · 6 min · Kuebler Boulevard Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Cordon Road Southeast

    1853 ft · 32 sec · Cordon Road Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Gaffin Road Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gaffin Road Southeast

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Deer Park Drive Southeast

    898 ft · 15 sec · Deer Park Drive Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    841 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Santiam Highway

    25.4 mi · 29 min · North Santiam Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest Santiam Boulevard

    1 km · 44 sec · Northwest Santiam Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast Santiam Boulevard

    2597 ft · 34 sec · Northeast Santiam Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on North Santiam Highway

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 46 min · North Santiam Highway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Barclay Drive

    69 m · 3 sec · West Barclay Drive

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West Barclay Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Barclay Drive

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Locust Street

    2552 ft · 51 sec · North Locust Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    76 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    1325 ft · 57 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on McKenzie Highway

    16.6 mi · 23 min · McKenzie Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Southwest Highland Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Southwest Highland Avenue

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Southwest Highland Avenue

    37 m · 5 sec · Southwest Highland Avenue

  26. 26

    Merge left onto The Dalles-California Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · The Dalles-California Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1473 ft · 40 sec · 11th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Terrebonne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Santiam Highway
102 mi · 70%
McKenzie Highway
16.6 mi · 11%
The Dalles-California Highway
5.72 mi · 4%
Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
4.01 mi · 3%
Vitae Springs Road South
2.7 mi · 2%
Kuebler Boulevard South
2.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Santiam Highway

Continue on North Santiam Highway

76.2 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
104.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Idanha
01h 29m from Independence
Leave By
12:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Independence and Chance Rain Showers near Terrebonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Independence to Terrebonne?

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Idanha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Independence and 72.8 miles from Terrebonne.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.27 one way or $52.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Independence and Chance Rain Showers near Terrebonne.

Stop Ideas Near Idanha

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Idanha, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Idanha.

BUS

Sisters, OR

62 mi away
310 East Cascade Avenue
RAIL

Salem station

79 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

80 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Albany station

81 mi away
110 10th Ave SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Terrebonne. Straight-line distance: 104.65 mi (168.42 km).

Independence

#1 Independence

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,871
Coordinates44.8512300, -123.1867700
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Terrebonne

#2 Terrebonne

Census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon

Population117,664
Coordinates44.3529000, -121.1778100
Altitude875
CountryUnited States
Start: (-123.186758, 44.85123)
End: 11th Street (-121.177733, 44.3529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.41 L · about $26.27
Round trip
$52.53
10.26 gal · 38.82 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.12 $26.27 $52.53
Mid-grade $5.36 $27.49 $54.97
Premium $5.67 $29.06 $58.12
Diesel $6.72 $34.45 $68.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Independence and Terrebonne. The current time is 10:16:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.