How far is Nyssa, OR from Terrebonne, OR?

The driving distance from Nyssa, OR to Terrebonne, OR is about 282.5 miles (454.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
282.56 mi
04h 59m
Flight
210.06 mi
338.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.06 mi
Kilometers
338.06 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.56 mi
Kilometers
454.74 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terrebonne
Fri, Sep 18, 2:45 AM PDT
Return by in Nyssa
Fri, Sep 18, 8:45 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nyssa
2026-09-17T22:45
Arrive Terrebonne
Fri, Sep 18, 3:45 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:00 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nyssa
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
John Day
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Nyssa
134.5 mi
02h 29m
To Terrebonne
148 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNW
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 Nyssa and Terrebonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1379 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Oregon Highway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Central Oregon Highway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Central Oregon Highway

    128 m · 6 sec · Central Oregon Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Oregon Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Central Oregon Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Street East

    2037 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street East

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Glenn Street North

    557 ft · 9 sec · Glenn Street North

  7. 7

    Continue on 12th Street North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 12th Street North

  8. 8

    Continue on John Day Highway

    64 mi · 1 hr 35 min · John Day Highway

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South 1st Avenue

    2950 ft · 50 sec · South 1st Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on John Day Highway

    35.5 mi · 53 min · John Day Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  12. 12

    Continue on John Day Highway

    10.7 mi · 16 min · John Day Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on John Day Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · John Day Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    2322 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on John Day Highway

    22.2 mi · 32 min · John Day Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Continue on John Day Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · John Day Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Ochoco Highway

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Ochoco Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Northeast Ochoco Highway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Northeast Ochoco Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Northeast 3rd Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Northeast 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Northwest 3rd Street

    2599 ft · 44 sec · Northwest 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Madras-Prineville Highway

    114 m · 5 sec · Madras-Prineville Highway

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Ochoco Highway

    916 ft · 12 sec · Ochoco Highway

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Ochoco Highway

    137 m · 7 sec · Ochoco Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto O'Neil Highway

    12.7 mi · 18 min · O'Neil Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Lone Pine Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lone Pine Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Northwest Smith Rock Way

    1 mi · 2 min · Northwest Smith Rock Way

  29. 29

    Continue on Northeast Smith Rock Way

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Northeast Smith Rock Way

  30. 30

    Continue on Northwest Smith Rock Way

    2755 ft · 1 min · Northwest Smith Rock Way

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    581 ft · 16 sec · 11th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nyssa 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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Day Highway
145 mi · 51%
Ochoco Highway
69.1 mi · 24%
Central Oregon Highway
19.3 mi · 7%
O'Neil Highway
12.7 mi · 5%
Northeast Ochoco Highway
7.13 mi · 3%
East Main Street
4.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ochoco Highway

Continue on Ochoco Highway

68.8 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.4 mi
210.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
John Day
02h 29m from Nyssa
Leave By
7:00 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Nyssa 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 Nyssa to Terrebonne?

The road trip is about 282.5 miles (454.7 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

John Day is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from Nyssa and 148 miles from Terrebonne.

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

The direct path is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.4 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.05 one way or $102.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nyssa and Terrebonne, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Nyssa and Chance Rain Showers near Terrebonne.

Stop Ideas Near John Day

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around John Day, 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 John Day.

BUS

Burns, Oregon

92 mi away
63 N. Buena Vista
BUS

Baker City, Oregon

99 mi away
515 Campbell Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nyssa and Terrebonne. Straight-line distance: 210.06 mi (338.06 km).

Nyssa

#1 Nyssa

City in Malheur County, Oregon, United States

Population3,231
Coordinates43.8768300, -116.9948800
Altitude664
CountryUnited States
Terrebonne

#2 Terrebonne

Census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon

Population117,664
Coordinates44.3529000, -121.1778100
Altitude875
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-116.99488, 43.876777)
End: 11th Street (-121.177733, 44.3529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.97 gal
37.74 L · about $51.05
Round trip
$102.09
19.94 gal · 75.48 L
Estimated CO2
88.6 kg one way
Round trip: 177.2 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.12 $51.05 $102.09
Mid-grade $5.36 $53.42 $106.84
Premium $5.67 $56.48 $112.96
Diesel $6.72 $66.96 $133.92

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nyssa, OR and Terrebonne, OR. The current time in Nyssa is 22:45:10, although it is 21:45:10 in Terrebonne.

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.