How far is Terrebonne, OR from Independence, OR?
The driving distance from Terrebonne, OR to Independence, OR is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terrebonne and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne and Independence.
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Start on 11th Street
1473 ft · 46 sec · 11th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Take the exit right
48 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Glacier Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Southwest Glacier Avenue
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Merge slight right onto Southwest Highland Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Highland Avenue
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Continue on McKenzie Highway
16.8 mi · 24 min · McKenzie Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Locust Street
21 m · 1 sec · South Locust Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Locust Street
2557 ft · 56 sec · South Locust Street
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Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · East Barclay Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Santiam Highway
5 m · 1 sec · Santiam Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Santiam Highway
25.1 mi · 31 min · Santiam Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Santiam Highway
51.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · North Santiam Highway
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Continue on Northeast Santiam Boulevard
2597 ft · 34 sec · Northeast Santiam Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest Santiam Boulevard
1 km · 44 sec · Northwest Santiam Boulevard
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Continue on North Santiam Highway
25.4 mi · 30 min · North Santiam Highway
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Take the exit slight right
654 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Gaffin Road Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · Gaffin Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Cordon Road Southeast
1853 ft · 30 sec · Cordon Road Southeast
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Continue on Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
4 mi · 6 min · Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
2.4 mi · 4 min · Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
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Turn left onto Skyline Road South
1.2 mi · 2 min · Skyline Road South
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Turn slight right onto Vitae Springs Road South
2.7 mi · 5 min · Vitae Springs Road South
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Turn straight onto Orville Road South
1.2 mi · 2 min · Orville Road South
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Turn left onto River Road South
2 mi · 3 min · River Road South
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1979 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Monmouth Street
571 ft · 12 sec · Monmouth Street
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terrebonne and Independence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Santiam Highway
Keep slight right to continue on North Santiam Highway
51.1 mi · 01h 15m
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 Rain Showers leaving Terrebonne and Sunny near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terrebonne to Independence?
The road trip is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Idanha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Terrebonne and 72.6 miles from Independence.
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 40.3 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 10:16 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.16 one way or $52.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Terrebonne and Sunny near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Idanha
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 Idanha.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terrebonne and Independence. Straight-line distance: 104.65 mi (168.42 km).
#1 Terrebonne
Census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon
| Population | 117,664 |
| Coordinates | 44.3529000, -121.1778100 |
| Altitude | 875 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Independence
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,871 |
| Coordinates | 44.8512300, -123.1867700 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Independence (-123.18677, 44.85123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.12 | $26.16 | $52.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.36 | $27.38 | $54.76 |
| Premium | $5.67 | $28.95 | $57.90 |
| Diesel | $6.72 | $34.32 | $68.64 |
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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