How far is Terrebonne, OR from Elgin, OR?
The driving distance from Terrebonne, OR to Elgin, OR is about 290.4 miles (467.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180 miles (289.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m 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 05h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terrebonne and Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne and Elgin.
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Start on 11th Street
36 m · 5 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto C Avenue
83 m · 9 sec · C Avenue
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Turn right onto The Dalles-California Highway
19.8 mi · 28 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Continue on 5th Street
1.4 km · 3 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 6th Street
1259 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 6th Street
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
24.6 mi · 29 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Turn straight onto Sherman Highway
12.3 mi · 17 min · Sherman Highway
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Continue on E Street
2151 ft · 53 sec · E Street
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Continue on Sherman Highway
55.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Sherman Highway
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Take the exit right
1357 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
62.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
94.3 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1156 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Island Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Island Avenue
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Continue on West 1st Street
1821 ft · 38 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto North McAlister Road
1489 ft · 25 sec · North McAlister Road
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Turn straight onto Wallowa Lake Highway
9.3 mi · 14 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on Ruckman Avenue
2463 ft · 42 sec · Ruckman Avenue
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on State Highway 82
1873 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on South 8th Avenue
2689 ft · 51 sec · South 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Division Street
8 m · 1 sec · Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terrebonne and Elgin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Old Oregon Trail Highway
Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
94.3 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Terrebonne and Partly Sunny near Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terrebonne to Elgin?
The road trip is about 290.4 miles (467.4 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145 miles from Terrebonne and 145.4 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180 miles (289.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.4 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.75 one way or $101.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Terrebonne and Partly Sunny near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
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 Arlington.
Wishram
The Dalles, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terrebonne and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 180.04 mi (289.75 km).
#1 Terrebonne
Census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon
| Population | 117,664 |
| Coordinates | 44.3529000, -121.1778100 |
| Altitude | 875 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elgin
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,801 |
| Coordinates | 45.5648600, -117.9174300 |
| Altitude | 815 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elgin (-117.91743, 45.56486)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $50.75 | $101.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $54.71 | $109.43 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $57.05 | $114.10 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $65.25 | $130.50 |
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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