Drive Time
5h 37m
Distance
286.2 mi
461 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
Photo: Saliha Büyükkaya Gülhan
The drive from Brookings, OR to Bend, OR covers 286.2 miles and takes about 5h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chetco Avenue, Oregon Coast Highway, Route 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.96 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
143.1 miles from Brookings, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 37m drive with frequent turns across 286.2 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
This is a straightforward 5h 37m 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 Brookings, OR to Bend, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chetco Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oregon Coast Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 101 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Bank Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Redwood Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grants Pass Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OR 99 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Brookings, OR and Bend, OR.
Start on Hillside Avenue
Turn left onto Chetco Avenue
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
Continue on Route 101
Turn left onto North Bank Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Redwood Highway
Continue on Grants Pass Parkway
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward OR 99, OR 234: Gold Hill, Crater Lake
Turn left onto Main Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Sams Valley Highway
Continue on 2nd Avenue
Turn left onto Dardanelles Street
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
Continue on Sams Valley Highway
Continue on State Highway 234
Turn left onto Crater Lake Highway
Turn straight onto Diamond Lake Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Umpqua Highway
Keep slight left to continue on North Umpqua Highway
Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway
Continue on State Highway 138
Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
Continue on Bend Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Bend, Mount Bachelor
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Scott Street
Continue on Northwest Colorado Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest Sisemore Street
Turn left onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
Arrive at your 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.1 miles or 2h 48m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bend, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brookings, 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 Brookings, OR
This is one driving day of about 286.2 miles and 5h 37m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.1 mi from Brookings, OR · 2h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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 143.1 miles from Brookings, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$56.96 one way
$113.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $60.15 | $120.29 |
| premium | $5.59 | $62.95 | $125.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.58 | $127.17 |
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: 100.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.9 | 1 | $30.05 | $13.74 |
| Efficient EV | 71.6 | 0 | $25.04 | $11.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.5 | 1 | $40.07 | $18.32 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% 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 Brookings on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Bend on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
62°F
Grants Pass, OR
143 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.
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