Origin
Coos Bay, OR
Evening in Coos Bay on Sunday
Local time
6:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coos Bay, OR to Bend, OR
Drive Time
5h 32m
Distance
241.5 mi
389 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 19m
★
6 AM
5h 33m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 42m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 58m
8 PM
5h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coos Bay, OR
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Bend, OR
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Coos Bay to Bend covers 241.5 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 32 minutes of drive time. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited as a single-day trip for those comfortable with winding roads. You should budget approximately $48 for fuel to complete the journey. While both cities are located within Oregon, the route transitions you from the Pacific Coast environment toward the interior of the state. It is a manageable distance for a full day of driving, though the winding nature of the roads means you should plan for plenty of time behind the wheel.
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
120.8 miles from Coos Bay, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a technical and engaging experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as only 21% of this route consists of highways. You will navigate via the Umpqua Highway, McKenzie Highway, and OR 99, all of which demand your full attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 52.4 miles along the Umpqua Highway, providing a reprieve from frequent turns. As you progress through the drive, the road character shifts significantly, moving away from standard highway travel toward more local, maneuver-intensive driving. Prepare for a road personality that prioritizes focus and control over high-speed cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Umpqua Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 52.4 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 26 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South 4th Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 241.5 miles you will encounter 26 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 0.1 miles (South 4th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Market Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 101 / North Bayshore Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South 4th Street
At end of road, turn left onto South 4th Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Market Avenue
Turn right onto Market Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 101 / North Bayshore Drive
Turn left onto US 101 / North Bayshore Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
114.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward OR 126 East: Springfield, McKenzie River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 194A
Toward OR 126 East: Springfield, McKenzie River
6
121.7 mi into trip
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~2h 54m in
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OR 126 / Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 126 / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Coos Bay, OR to Bend, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Mckenzie River along the way.
Mckenzie River
114.9 mi in
|
~2h 44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Umpqua Highway | 52.4 mi | 1h 15m |
| McKenzie Highway | 45.9 mi | 1h 2m |
| OR 99 | 31.5 mi | 37m |
| Santiam Highway | 28.4 mi | 35m |
| Oregon Coast Highway | 21.7 mi | 31m |
| Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway | 19.8 mi | 22m |
| US 20 | 15 mi | 18m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Umpqua Highway
— 52.4 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coos Bay, OR and Bend, OR.
1
Start on Bennett Avenue
479 ft
·
21 sec
·
Bennett Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto South 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
South 4th Street
3
Turn right onto Market Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
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Market Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 101
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Bayshore Drive
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 101
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Tremont Avenue
6
Continue on US 101
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Avenue
7
Turn straight onto US 101
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Oregon Coast Highway
8
Merge onto US 101
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Sherman Avenue
9
Continue on US 101
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
10
Continue on US 101
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Winchester Avenue
11
Continue on US 101
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Oregon Coast Highway
12
Turn right onto Winchester Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Winchester Avenue
13
At end of road, turn right onto OR 38
36 mi
·
52 min
·
Umpqua Highway
14
Continue on OR 38
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 38
15
Continue on OR 38
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Umpqua Highway
16
Continue on OR 99
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West B Avenue
17
Turn left onto OR 99
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North First Street
18
Continue on OR 99
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Umpqua Highway
19
Take the ramp onto OR 99
185 ft
·
4 sec
·
OR 99
20
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 99
31 mi
·
37 min
·
OR 99
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 194A
Toward OR 126 East: Springfield, McKenzie River
22
Merge onto OR 126
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
23
Turn left onto OR 126
430 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
24
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 126
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on OR 126
46 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
McKenzie Highway
Use the none lane.
26
Continue on OR 126
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
27
At end of road, turn right onto US 20; OR 126
28 mi
·
35 min
·
Santiam Highway
28
Enter roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
226 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Barclay Drive
29
Continue on West Barclay Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Barclay Drive
30
At end of road, turn right onto North Locust Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Locust Street
31
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
248 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 20; OR 126
32
Continue on US 20; OR 126
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 20; OR 126
33
Enter roundabout onto US 20
133 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
34
Continue on US 20
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
35
Enter roundabout onto US 20
127 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
36
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
37
Enter roundabout onto US 20
130 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
38
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
39
Enter roundabout onto US 20
118 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
40
Continue on US 20
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
41
Turn straight onto US 20; US 97 Business
439 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
42
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Empire Avenue
43
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
44
Merge onto US 97
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bend Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
45
Turn right onto Northwest Lafayette Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Northwest Lafayette Avenue
46
At end of road, turn left onto Northwest Wall Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Wall Street
47
Turn right onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
54 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northwest Franklin Avenue
48
Arrive at destination
Northwest Franklin Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route, try to depart early in the morning to ensure you have maximum daylight for the more technical sections. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and break up the 5.5-hour duration. Because the drive relies heavily on local roads rather than major interstates, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge and refill when opportunities arise, as service stations may be less frequent than on a primary highway. Use the 52.4-mile stretch on the Umpqua Highway to settle into a steady rhythm, but remain alert for the changes in road conditions that follow.
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 120.8 miles from Coos Bay, OR, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.4 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 2h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.8 miles or 2h 53m 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 34m
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 Coos Bay, 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 Coos Bay, OR
This is one driving day of about 241.5 miles and 5h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Coos Bay, 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 Umpqua Highway for about 52.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120.8 mi from Coos Bay, OR · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 120.8 miles from Coos Bay, 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
$48.06 one way
$96.12 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $50.75 | $101.51 |
| premium | $5.59 | $53.12 | $106.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.65 | $107.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.5 | 0 | $25.36 | $11.59 |
| Efficient EV | 60.4 | 0 | $21.13 | $9.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.6 | 1 | $33.81 | $15.46 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 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
Evening in Bend on Sunday
Local time
6:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
56°F
Springfield, OR
121 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
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 32m 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 Coos Bay, OR to Bend, OR covers 241.5 miles and takes about 5h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Umpqua Highway, McKenzie Highway, OR 99. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.8 miles from Coos Bay, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.06 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 241.5 miles you will encounter 26 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 0.1 miles (South 4th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Market Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 101 / North Bayshore Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Coos Bay, OR to Bend, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Mckenzie River along the way.
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