Origin
Bend, OR
Afternoon in Bend on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bend, OR to Yoncalla, OR
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
170 mi
274 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
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6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Bend to Yoncalla covers 170 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 42 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a manageable distance, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate via the McKenzie Highway, Santiam Highway, and I-5, budgeting approximately $34 for fuel. Both locations are situated within the Pacific Coast region, ensuring a consistent climate experience throughout your journey. Whether you are heading west for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a straightforward path that balances local highway segments with interstate travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85 miles from Bend, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between road types. Only 23% of this 170-mile route consists of high-speed highway, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating tighter, more technical sections. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the McKenzie Highway, where you will cover 42.1 miles before encountering a significant change in road conditions. The personality of the drive shifts noticeably once you merge onto I-5, moving from localized, winding roads to a more conventional interstate experience. Prepare for a dynamic trip that requires frequent adjustments to your speed and steering.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McKenzie Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 25 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.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 170 miles you will encounter 25 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4 mi into trip
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~9m in
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US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
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South Locust Street
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
121.7 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
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Marcola Road
Turn left onto Marcola Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
122.4 mi into trip
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~2h 42m in
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42nd Street
Turn left onto 42nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
126.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Roseburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 South: Roseburg
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McKenzie Highway | 42.1 mi | 57m |
| I 5 | 38.6 mi | 44m |
| Santiam Highway | 28.4 mi | 35m |
| Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway | 19.8 mi | 22m |
| McKenzie-Bend Highway | 19 mi | 24m |
| Camp Creek Road | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Elkhead Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
McKenzie Highway
— 42.1 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend, OR and Yoncalla, OR.
1
Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue
432 ft
·
27 sec
·
Northwest Franklin Avenue
2
Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Bond Street
3
Turn right onto Northwest Wall Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Wall Street
4
Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue
372 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northwest Revere Avenue
5
Continue on Northeast Revere Avenue
368 ft
·
17 sec
·
Northeast Revere Avenue
6
Turn left onto Northeast Division Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Division Street
7
Continue on Division Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Division Street
8
Turn left onto US 20; US 97 Business
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 3rd Street
9
Turn slight right onto US 20; US 97 Business
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
10
Enter roundabout onto US 20
133 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
11
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
12
Enter roundabout onto US 20
130 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
13
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
14
Enter roundabout onto US 20
114 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
15
Continue on US 20
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto US 20
123 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
17
Continue on US 20
15 mi
·
18 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
18
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Locust Street
19
Continue on South Locust Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Locust Street
20
Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Barclay Drive
21
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Santiam Highway
22
Continue on US 20; OR 126
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Santiam Highway
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; OR 126
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Santiam Highway
24
Turn left onto OR 126
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
25
Continue on OR 126
42 mi
·
57 min
·
McKenzie Highway
26
Turn right onto Camp Creek Road
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Camp Creek Road
27
Turn left onto Marcola Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Marcola Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Turn left onto 42nd Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
42nd Street
Use the left lane.
29
Take the ramp onto 42nd Street Connection #3
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
42nd Street Connection #3
Toward OR 126 West: Eugene
30
Merge onto OR 126
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
31
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 South: Roseburg
32
Merge onto I 5
39 mi
·
44 min
·
I 5
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Scotts Valley, Elkhead
34
Turn left onto CR 25
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Anlauf Road
35
Continue on CR 7
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Elkhead Road
36
At end of road, turn right onto OR 99
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Eagle Valley Road
37
Turn left onto Third Street
323 ft
·
16 sec
·
Third Street
38
Turn right onto Alder Street
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
Alder Street
39
Arrive at destination
Alder Street
Trip Plan
Given the technical nature of the turns, try to depart early in the day to ensure you navigate the local highway sections while visibility is at its peak. You should plan for one scheduled stop to stretch your legs, especially since the road can be tiring due to its winding profile. Since your estimated fuel cost is $34, consider topping off your tank in Bend before you head out to avoid potential price fluctuations in smaller towns along the way. Keep in mind that the 42.1-mile stretch on the McKenzie Highway lacks frequent services, so ensure you have your snacks and water packed before you leave. This flexibility allows you to focus on the drive rather than hunting for amenities mid-route.
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 85 miles from Bend, OR, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.1 miles.
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 85 miles or 1h 50m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yoncalla, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bend, 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 Bend, OR
This is one driving day of about 170 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bend, 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.
The longest stretch is on McKenzie Highway for about 42.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85 mi from Bend, OR · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85 miles from Bend, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Yoncalla, OR
The final approach into Yoncalla, 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 Yoncalla, 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
$33.83 one way
$67.67 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $35.73 | $71.45 |
| premium | $5.59 | $37.39 | $74.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.77 | $75.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51 | 0 | $17.85 | $8.16 |
| Efficient EV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.87 | $6.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68 | 0 | $23.80 | $10.88 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Yoncalla, OR
Afternoon in Yoncalla on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
56°F
Springfield, OR
85 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.
Temperature spread
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bend, OR to Yoncalla, OR covers 170 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McKenzie Highway, I 5, Santiam Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85 miles from Bend, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.83 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 170 miles you will encounter 25 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
The route from Bend, OR to Yoncalla, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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