Origin
Portland, OR
Evening in Portland on Wednesday
Local time
7:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, OR to Bandon, OR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 29m
Distance
256.3 mi
413 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 16m
★
6 AM
5h 30m
8 AM
5h 57m
10 AM
5h 39m
12 PM
5h 37m
3 PM
5h 41m
5 PM
5h 55m
8 PM
5h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Portland, OR to Bandon, OR covers 256.3 miles and takes about 5h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Couch Street, Northwest 13th Avenue, Southwest Taylor Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.06 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
128.2 miles from Portland, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 29m drive with frequent turns across 256.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Couch 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 29m 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 Portland, OR to Bandon, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Couch Street | — | — |
| Northwest 13th Avenue | — | — |
| Southwest Taylor Street | — | — |
| I 405 South | — | — |
| Stadium Freeway | — | — |
| OR 99 South | — | — |
| Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Northwest Couch Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, OR and Bandon, OR.
1
Start on the route
112 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Couch Street
3
Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 13th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest Taylor Street
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 South
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 405 South
6
Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stadium Freeway
7
Merge slight right
180 mi
·
3 hr 31 min
8
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
9
Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
10
Continue on North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Main Street
11
Turn right onto Douglas Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Douglas Boulevard
12
Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
26 mi
·
37 min
·
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
13
Continue on State Highway 42
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 42
14
Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
15
Continue on Maryland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Maryland Avenue
16
Continue on Roseburg Road
489 ft
·
14 sec
·
Roseburg Road
17
Continue on 8th Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
8th Street
18
Turn left onto Spruce Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Spruce Street
19
Continue on Lampa Lane
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Lampa Lane
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lampa Lane
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lampa Lane
21
Continue on Lampa Lane
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Lampa Lane
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Coquille-Bandon Highway
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Coquille-Bandon Highway
23
Turn left onto 2nd Street Southeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street Southeast
24
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 128.2 miles from Portland, OR, or about 2h 44m 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 56 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.2 miles or 2h 44m 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 30m
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 Portland, 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 Portland, OR
This is one driving day of about 256.3 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Portland, 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 128.2 mi from Portland, OR · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 128.2 miles from Portland, 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
$51.06 one way
$102.12 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $54.03 | $108.07 |
| premium | $5.59 | $56.42 | $112.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.59 | $113.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.9 | 0 | $26.91 | $12.30 |
| Efficient EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.43 | $10.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.5 | 1 | $35.88 | $16.40 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 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
Bandon, OR
Evening in Bandon on Wednesday
Local time
7:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
60°F
Winston, OR
128 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.
Road read
5h 29m 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 Portland, OR to Bandon, OR covers 256.3 miles and takes about 5h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Couch Street, Northwest 13th Avenue, Southwest Taylor Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 128.2 miles from Portland, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.06 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 is a straightforward 5h 29m 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 Portland, OR to Bandon, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Portland, OR to Bandon, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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