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Trip from Gresham, OR to Bandon, OR

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

5h 48m

Distance

267.8 mi

431 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 36m ★
6 AM
5h 49m
8 AM
6h 15m
10 AM
5h 58m
12 PM
5h 55m
3 PM
5h 59m
5 PM
6h 14m
8 PM
5h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Gresham, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gresham, OR to Bandon, OR covers 267.8 miles and takes about 5h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Powell Boulevard, Southeast Powell Boulevard, Southeast 174th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.35 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

133.9 miles from Gresham, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 48m drive with frequent turns across 267.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Powell Boulevard 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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 48m 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 Gresham, OR to Bandon, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Powell Boulevard
Southeast Powell Boulevard
Southeast 174th Avenue
Southeast Jenne Road
Southeast Foster Road
I 205 South
I 5 South
OR 99 South

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Powell Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Bandon, OR.

1

Start on the route

118 ft · 10 sec · the route
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Powell Boulevard

2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard
3

Continue on Southeast Powell Boulevard

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard
4

Turn left onto Southeast 174th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue
5

Continue on Southeast Jenne Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road
6

At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road

3.6 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road
7

Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem

0.3 mi · 49 sec · I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
8

Merge slight left

17 mi · 21 min
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem

509 ft · 7 sec · I 5 South: Salem
10

Continue on I 5 South: Salem

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 5 South: Salem
11

Merge slight left

168 mi · 3 hr 15 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward OR 99 South, OR 42 West: Winston, Coos Bay

0.4 mi · 34 sec · OR 99 South, OR 42 West: Winston, Coos Bay
13

Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

2.7 mi · 4 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
14

Continue on North Main Street

0.5 mi · 47 sec · North Main Street
15

Turn right onto Douglas Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Douglas Boulevard
16

Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

26 mi · 37 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
17

Continue on State Highway 42

5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 42
18

Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

17 mi · 23 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
19

Continue on Maryland Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Maryland Avenue
20

Continue on Roseburg Road

489 ft · 14 sec · Roseburg Road
21

Continue on 8th Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · 8th Street
22

Turn left onto Spruce Street

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Spruce Street
23

Continue on Lampa Lane

5.7 mi · 10 min · Lampa Lane
24

At the end of the road, turn left onto Lampa Lane

1.3 mi · 2 min · Lampa Lane
25

Continue on Lampa Lane

5.5 mi · 9 min · Lampa Lane
26

At the end of the road, turn left onto Coquille-Bandon Highway

7.3 mi · 10 min · Coquille-Bandon Highway
27

Turn left onto 2nd Street Southeast

0.5 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street Southeast
28

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 133.9 miles from Gresham, OR, or about 2h 54m 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 59 miles or 1h 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 133.9 miles or 2h 54m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bandon, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Gresham, 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 Gresham, OR

This is one driving day of about 267.8 miles and 5h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Gresham, 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 133.9 mi from Gresham, OR · 2h 54m into the drive

seat of Douglas County, Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Roseburg, OR

134 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

Keizer, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Roseburg, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 133.9 miles from Gresham, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bandon, OR

The final approach into Bandon, 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 Bandon, 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

$53.35 one way

$106.70 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $56.46 $112.92
premium $5.59 $58.95 $117.90
diesel $5.61 $59.13 $118.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 80.3 0 $28.12 $12.85
Efficient EV 67 0 $23.43 $10.71
EV Truck/SUV 107.1 1 $37.49 $17.14

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

31 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Gresham, OR

Afternoon in Gresham on Wednesday

Local time

3:29 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bandon, OR

Afternoon in Bandon on Wednesday

Local time

3:29 PM

PDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

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.

Road read

5h 48m 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 Gresham, OR to Bandon, OR covers 267.8 miles and takes about 5h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Powell Boulevard, Southeast Powell Boulevard, Southeast 174th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.9 miles from Gresham, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.35 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 5h 48m 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 Gresham, OR to Bandon, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gresham, OR to Bandon, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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