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5h 33m
Distance
241.9 mi
389 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
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Bend, OR
Saliha Büyükkaya Gülhan
Coos Bay, OR
Alex Blokstra
The drive from Bend, OR to Coos Bay, OR covers 241.9 miles and takes about 5h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Umpqua Highway, McKenzie Highway, I 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.2 miles on Umpqua Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.14 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
121 miles from Bend, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 33m drive with frequent turns across 241.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
Total Climb
150 ft
Total Descent
3,340 ft
Highest Point
3,276 ft
~34.6 mi in
Elevation Range
3,252 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 28 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 241.9 miles you will encounter 28 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.8 miles (South Locust Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 121.7 miles (Marcola Road): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto Marcola Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto 42nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Roseburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
On the drive from Bend, OR to Coos Bay, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Elkton along the way.
Elkton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Umpqua Highway | 46.2 mi | 1h 6m |
| McKenzie Highway | 42.1 mi | 57m |
| I 5 | 30.9 mi | 36m |
| Santiam Highway | 28.4 mi | 35m |
| Oregon Coast Highway | 21.7 mi | 31m |
| Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway | 19.8 mi | 22m |
| McKenzie-Bend Highway | 19 mi | 24m |
| Camp Creek Road | 8.4 mi | 11m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bend, OR and Coos Bay, OR.
Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
Turn right onto Northwest Wall Street
Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue
Continue on Northeast Revere Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast Division Street
Continue on Division Street
Turn left onto US 20; US 97 Business
Turn slight right onto US 20; US 97 Business
Enter roundabout onto US 20
Continue on US 20
Enter roundabout onto US 20
Continue on US 20
Enter roundabout onto US 20
Continue on US 20
Enter roundabout onto US 20
Continue on US 20
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
Continue on South Locust Street
Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
Continue on US 20; OR 126
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; OR 126
Turn left onto OR 126
Continue on OR 126
Turn right onto Camp Creek Road
Turn left onto Marcola Road
Turn left onto 42nd Street
Take the ramp onto 42nd Street Connection #3
Merge onto OR 126
Take the exit
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit onto OR 99
Turn right onto OR 99
Continue on OR 38
Continue on OR 38
Continue on OR 38
Turn left onto Winchester Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Winchester Avenue
Turn left onto US 101
Continue on US 101
Continue on US 101
Continue on US 101
Continue on US 101
Continue on US 101
Continue on US 101
Continue on US 101
Turn right onto Market Avenue
Turn left onto North 4th Street
Turn right onto Bennett Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121 miles or 2h 39m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coos Bay, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bend, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Bend, OR
This is one driving day of about 241.9 miles and 5h 33m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121 mi from Bend, OR · 2h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 121 miles from Bend, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Coos Bay, 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 Coos Bay, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$48.14 one way
$96.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $50.84 | $101.67 |
| premium | $5.59 | $53.21 | $106.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.74 | $107.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.6 | 0 | $25.40 | $11.61 |
| Efficient EV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.17 | $9.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.8 | 1 | $33.87 | $15.48 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Bend on Sunday
Local time
6:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Light Rain Likely
Destination
Evening in Coos Bay on Sunday
Local time
6:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
56°F
Springfield, OR
121 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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