Drive Time
6h 38m
Distance
287.4 mi
463 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
The drive from Bend, OR to Brookings, OR covers 287.4 miles and takes about 6h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Bond Street, Northwest Minnesota Avenue, Northwest Lava Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.20 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
143.7 miles from Bend, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 38m drive with frequent turns across 287.4 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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 38m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bend, OR to Brookings, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Bond Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Minnesota Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Lava Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Oregon Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Hawthorne Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bend Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| The Dalles-California Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 138 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bend, OR and Brookings, 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 the end of the road, turn right onto Bend Parkway
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
Turn right onto State Highway 138
Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway
Continue on North Umpqua Highway
Turn left onto Diamond Lake Highway
Continue on Crater Lake Highway
Turn right onto State Highway 234
Continue on Sams Valley Highway
Continue on 4th Avenue
Turn left onto Dardanelles Street
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto Access Road
Take the ramp right toward Highway #271AA - Sams Valley Highway Spur Connection
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
Continue on Grants Pass Parkway
Continue on Redwood Highway
Turn left onto Laurel Road
Turn right onto North Old Stage Road
Turn right onto Caves Highway
Turn left onto Redwood Highway
Turn right onto North Bank Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 101
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
Continue on Chetco Avenue
Turn right onto Hillside Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.7 miles or 3h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookings, 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 287.4 miles and 6h 38m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.7 mi from Bend, OR · 3h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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 143.7 miles from Bend, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Brookings, 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 Brookings, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$57.20 one way
$114.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $60.40 | $120.80 |
| premium | $5.59 | $63.22 | $126.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.85 | $127.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.2 | 1 | $30.18 | $13.80 |
| Efficient EV | 71.9 | 0 | $25.15 | $11.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115 | 1 | $40.24 | $18.39 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Bend on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Brookings on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
62°F
Grants Pass, OR
144 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
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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