Origin
Clatskanie, OR
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Local time
6:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
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Trip from Clatskanie, OR to Bend, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 11m
Distance
217 mi
349 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 59m
★
6 AM
4h 12m
8 AM
4h 38m
10 AM
4h 21m
12 PM
4h 18m
3 PM
4h 22m
5 PM
4h 37m
8 PM
4h 4m
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
The drive from Clatskanie, OR to Bend, OR covers 217 miles and takes about 4h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southeast 3rd Street, Southeast True Haak Street, Lower Columbia River Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.23 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
108.5 miles from Clatskanie, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 11m. Total distance: 217 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 11m drive with frequent turns across 217 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast 3rd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 11m 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 Clatskanie, OR to Bend, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast 3rd Street | — | — |
| Southeast True Haak Street | — | — |
| Lower Columbia River Highway | — | — |
| WA 433 North | — | — |
| Oregon Way | — | — |
| Tennant Way | — | — |
| I 5 South | — | — |
| OR 22 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Southeast 3rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clatskanie, OR and Bend, OR.
1
Start on South Nehalem Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Nehalem Street
2
Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Southeast 3rd Street
3
Continue on Southeast True Haak Street
515 ft
·
16 sec
·
Southeast True Haak Street
4
Turn right onto Lower Columbia River Highway
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Lower Columbia River Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward WA 433 North: Longview, Seattle
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
WA 433 North: Longview, Seattle
6
Continue on Oregon Way
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Oregon Way
7
Turn right onto Tennant Way
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Tennant Way
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 South: Portland
9
Merge slight left
29 mi
·
30 min
10
Keep slight left
62 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
12
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
13
Turn left onto North Santiam Highway
28 mi
·
32 min
·
North Santiam Highway
14
Continue on Northwest Santiam Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Northwest Santiam Boulevard
15
Continue on Northeast Santiam Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northeast Santiam Boulevard
16
Continue on North Santiam Highway
76 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
North Santiam Highway
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Barclay Drive
226 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Barclay Drive
18
Exit the roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Barclay Drive
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Locust Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Locust Street
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
249 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
21
Exit the roundabout
15 mi
·
18 min
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
23
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
25
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
27
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
29
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
30
Turn straight onto Northeast 3rd Street
440 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
31
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Empire Avenue
32
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
33
Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bend Parkway
34
Turn right onto Northwest Lafayette Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Northwest Lafayette Avenue
35
At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Wall Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Wall Street
36
Turn right onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northwest Franklin Avenue
37
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 108.5 miles from Clatskanie, OR, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
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 48 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.5 miles or 2h 5m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bend, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clatskanie, 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 Clatskanie, OR
This is one driving day of about 217 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Clatskanie, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.5 mi from Clatskanie, OR · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.5 miles from Clatskanie, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bend, OR
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.23 one way
$86.46 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $45.75 | $91.50 |
| premium | $5.59 | $47.77 | $95.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.91 | $95.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.1 | 0 | $22.78 | $10.42 |
| Efficient EV | 54.3 | 0 | $18.99 | $8.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.8 | 1 | $30.38 | $13.89 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bend, OR
Morning in Bend on Saturday
Local time
6:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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
4h 11m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clatskanie, OR to Bend, OR covers 217 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast 3rd Street, Southeast True Haak Street, Lower Columbia River Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.5 miles from Clatskanie, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.23 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clatskanie, OR to Bend, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clatskanie, OR to Bend, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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