Origin
Bandon, OR
Afternoon in Bandon on Wednesday
Local time
3:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Bandon, OR to Bend, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 2m
Distance
260 mi
418 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 49m
★
6 AM
5h 2m
8 AM
5h 29m
10 AM
5h 12m
12 PM
5h 9m
3 PM
5h 13m
5 PM
5h 28m
8 PM
4h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bend, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bandon, OR to Bend, OR covers 260 miles and takes about 5h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coquille-Bandon Highway, Lampa Lane, Spruce Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
130 miles from Bandon, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 2m drive with frequent turns across 260 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Coquille-Bandon Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bandon, OR to Bend, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coquille-Bandon Highway | — | — |
| Lampa Lane | — | — |
| Spruce Street | — | — |
| 8th Street | — | — |
| Roseburg Road | — | — |
| Maryland Avenue | — | — |
| Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway | — | — |
| Highway 42 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Coquille-Bandon Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bandon, OR and Bend, OR.
1
Start on 2nd Street Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street Southeast
2
Take the exit slight right
377 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn slight right onto Coquille-Bandon Highway
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Coquille-Bandon Highway
4
Turn right onto Lampa Lane
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lampa Lane
5
Keep slight left to continue on Lampa Lane
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Lampa Lane
6
Continue on Lampa Lane
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lampa Lane
7
Continue on Lampa Lane
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Lampa Lane
8
Continue on Spruce Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Spruce Street
9
Turn right onto 8th Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
8th Street
10
Continue on Roseburg Road
489 ft
·
14 sec
·
Roseburg Road
11
Continue on Maryland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Maryland Avenue
12
Turn slight right onto Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
13
Continue on State Highway 42
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 42
14
Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
26 mi
·
37 min
·
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
15
Continue on Douglas Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Douglas Boulevard
16
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
18
Turn left onto Old Highway 99 South
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Highway 99 South
19
Continue on Southeast Stephens Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Stephens Street
20
Turn right onto Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard
21
Continue on North Umpqua Highway
37 mi
·
53 min
·
North Umpqua Highway
22
Continue on North Umpqua Highway
47 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
North Umpqua Highway
23
Keep slight left to continue on North Umpqua Highway
217 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Umpqua Highway
24
Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
East Diamond Lake Highway
25
Continue on State Highway 138
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 138
26
Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
71 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
27
Continue on Bend Parkway
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Bend Parkway
28
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Bend, Mount Bachelor
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Downtown Bend, Mount Bachelor
29
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Scott Street
240 ft
·
6 sec
·
Southeast Scott Street
30
Continue on Northwest Colorado Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwest Colorado Avenue
31
Turn right onto Northwest Sisemore Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Northwest Sisemore Street
32
Turn left onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Franklin Avenue
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 130 miles from Bandon, OR, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 57 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bend, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bandon, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bandon, OR
This is one driving day of about 260 miles and 5h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Bandon, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 130 mi from Bandon, OR · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 130 miles from Bandon, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bend, OR
The final approach into Bend, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bend, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.80 one way
$103.59 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $54.81 | $109.63 |
| premium | $5.59 | $57.23 | $114.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.40 | $114.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78 | 0 | $27.30 | $12.48 |
| Efficient EV | 65 | 0 | $22.75 | $10.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104 | 1 | $36.40 | $16.64 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bend, OR
Afternoon in Bend on Wednesday
Local time
3:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Winston, OR
130 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
5h 2m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bandon, OR to Bend, OR covers 260 miles and takes about 5h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coquille-Bandon Highway, Lampa Lane, Spruce Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130 miles from Bandon, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bandon, OR to Bend, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bandon, OR to Bend, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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