How far is Terrebonne, OR from Milton-Freewater, OR?
The driving distance from Terrebonne, OR to Milton-Freewater, OR is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 05h 09m.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terrebonne and Milton-Freewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne and Milton-Freewater.
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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
43.1 mi · 47 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 11: Pendleton, Milton-Freewater
1496 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Oregon-Washington Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Oregon-Washington Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast Court Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Court Avenue
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Turn slight left onto New Oregon-Washington Highway
12.3 mi · 17 min · New Oregon-Washington Highway
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Continue on Oregon-Washington Highway
14.5 mi · 20 min · Oregon-Washington Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terrebonne and Milton-Freewater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia River Highway
Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
62.7 mi · 01h 07m
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 And Snow Showers leaving Terrebonne and Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Milton-Freewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terrebonne to Milton-Freewater?
The road trip is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?
Rufus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.4 miles from Terrebonne and 124.8 miles from Milton-Freewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.8 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.35 one way or $84.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Terrebonne and Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Milton-Freewater.
Stop Ideas Near Rufus
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 Rufus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terrebonne and Milton-Freewater. Straight-line distance: 174.34 mi (280.58 km).
#1 Terrebonne
Census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon
| Population | 117,664 |
| Coordinates | 44.3529000, -121.1778100 |
| Altitude | 875 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milton-Freewater
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 7,052 |
| Coordinates | 45.9326300, -118.3877400 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milton-Freewater (-118.38774, 45.93263)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $4.82 | $42.35 | $84.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.09 | $44.75 | $89.50 |
| Premium | $5.37 | $47.17 | $94.33 |
| Diesel | $6.73 | $59.19 | $118.38 |
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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