How far is Terrebonne, OR from Pilot Rock, OR?
The driving distance from Terrebonne, OR to Pilot Rock, OR is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terrebonne and Pilot Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne and Pilot Rock.
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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
41.8 mi · 46 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 South: Pendleton, John Day
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Pendleton-John Day Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Pendleton-John Day Highway
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Continue on Pendleton-John Day Highway
12.1 mi · 18 min · Pendleton-John Day Highway
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Continue on Northeast Alder Street
2011 ft · 40 sec · Northeast Alder Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street
23 m · 3 sec · Northeast 4th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Cherry Street
919 ft · 46 sec · Northeast Cherry Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
11 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terrebonne and Pilot Rock.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Terrebonne and Sunny near Pilot Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terrebonne to Pilot Rock?
The road trip is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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 115.9 miles from Terrebonne and 116.2 miles from Pilot Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.2 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 7:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.55 one way or $81.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Terrebonne and Sunny near Pilot Rock.
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.
Wishram
The Dalles, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terrebonne and Pilot Rock. Straight-line distance: 138.9 mi (223.53 km).
#1 Terrebonne
Census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon
| Population | 117,664 |
| Coordinates | 44.3529000, -121.1778100 |
| Altitude | 875 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pilot Rock
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,507 |
| Coordinates | 45.4831800, -118.8299800 |
| Altitude | 519 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pilot Rock (-118.82998, 45.48318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $40.55 | $81.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $43.72 | $87.44 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $45.59 | $91.17 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $52.14 | $104.28 |
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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