How far is Saint Helens, OR from Terrebonne, OR?
The driving distance from Saint Helens, OR to Terrebonne, OR is about 168.9 miles (271.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Helens and Terrebonne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Helens and Terrebonne.
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Start on South 8th Street
27 m · 9 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto Columbia Boulevard
1615 ft · 53 sec · Columbia Boulevard
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Continue on Saint Helens Street
2384 ft · 54 sec · Saint Helens Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Columbia River Highway
7.9 mi · 13 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
1446 ft · 39 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Northwest Saint Helens Road
14 mi · 22 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road
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Continue on Northwest Yeon Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Yeon Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North, US 30: The Dalles, Seattle
1445 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right onto Stadium Freeway
2487 ft · 42 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 South, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84, US 30 East: The Dalles
13.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
1326 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 238th Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 238th Drive
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Continue on Northeast 242nd Drive
1985 ft · 47 sec · Northeast 242nd Drive
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Continue on Northeast Hogan Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast Hogan Drive
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Turn slight left onto Northeast Burnside Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast Burnside Road
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Continue on Southeast Mount Hood Highway
3006 ft · 59 sec · Southeast Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
8.9 mi · 13 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Boulevard
1.5 km · 3 min · Pioneer Boulevard
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
30.6 mi · 44 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Warm Springs Highway
46.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway
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Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway
13.3 mi · 20 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
68 m · 8 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Southwest 4th Street
1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 4th Street
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
19.6 mi · 28 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
84 m · 14 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 11th Street
100 m · 9 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 Saint Helens 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.
Warm Springs Highway
Continue on Warm Springs Highway
46.7 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Saint Helens and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Terrebonne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Helens to Terrebonne?
The road trip is about 168.9 miles (271.8 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Mount Hood Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Saint Helens and 84.6 miles from Terrebonne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.82 one way or $57.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Saint Helens and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Terrebonne.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Hood Village
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 Mount Hood Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Helens and Terrebonne. Straight-line distance: 131.17 mi (211.1 km).
#1 Saint Helens
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 14,071 |
| Coordinates | 45.8640000, -122.8064900 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $4.84 | $28.82 | $57.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.10 | $30.39 | $60.78 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $32.07 | $64.14 |
| Diesel | $6.74 | $40.15 | $80.29 |
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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