Origin
Bend, OR
Afternoon in Bend on Thursday
Local time
4:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 9m
Distance
180.7 mi
291 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Green, OR
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The drive from Bend, OR to Green, OR covers 180.7 miles and takes about 4h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Umpqua Highway, The Dalles-California Highway, East Diamond Lake Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.2 miles on North Umpqua Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.00 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
90.4 miles from Bend, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 180.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 4h 9m drive with frequent turns across 180.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest Bond Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 9m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest Bond Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northwest Minnesota Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Northwest Oregon Avenue): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Northwest Minnesota Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Northwest Oregon Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Green District, Roseburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Umpqua Highway | 84.2 mi | 2h 3m |
| The Dalles-California Highway | 71.1 mi | 1h 28m |
| East Diamond Lake Highway | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 138 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Bend Parkway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| I 5 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Washington Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bend, OR and Green, OR.
Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
Turn right onto Northwest Minnesota Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest Lava Road
Turn right onto Northwest Oregon Avenue
Continue on Northwest Hawthorne Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 97
Continue on US 97
Turn right onto OR 138
Continue on OR 138
Continue on OR 138
Continue on OR 138
At end of road, turn left onto OR 99; OR 138
Turn right onto OR 138
Continue on OR 138
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Turn left onto OR 99
Turn left onto Speedway Road
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 40 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.4 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Green, 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 180.7 miles and 4h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.4 mi from Bend, OR · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 90.4 miles from Bend, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North Umpqua Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.2 miles.
The final approach into Green, 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 Green, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$36.00 one way
$72.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $38.10 | $76.19 |
| premium | $5.59 | $39.78 | $79.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.90 | $79.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.97 | $8.67 |
| Efficient EV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.81 | $7.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.3 | 0 | $25.30 | $11.56 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Afternoon in Bend on Thursday
Local time
4:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Green on Thursday
Local time
4:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
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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