Bandon, OR to Portland, OR is 236.7 miles and takes about 5h 29m via I 5 and Oregon Coast Highway, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Pacific Coast region of Oregon to another part of the same state, offering a mix of coastal scenery and inland travel. The route includes significant time on major highways, but also segments on scenic byways. It’s a manageable one-day drive, suitable for those looking to cover ground efficiently while still experiencing some of Oregon's diverse landscapes. Plan for roughly 5.5 hours of driving time, not including any stops you might make.
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
118.4 miles from Bandon, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
82.8 mi
1h 38m
Oregon Coast Highway
65.7 mi
1h 35m
Highway 126
46.7 mi
1h 4m
Albany-Junction City Highway
8.3 mi
11m
Territorial Road
4.5 mi
6m
Highway 99E
3.5 mi
5m
Highway 36
3.4 mi
4m
Territorial Highway
3.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 82.8 mi, about 1h 38m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 29 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,755 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,335
Quietest
2 AM
~301 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bandon, OR and Portland, OR.
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Start on US 101
0.5 mi·1 min·2nd Street Southeast
2
Continue on US 101
22 mi·30 min·Oregon Coast Highway
3
Continue on US 101
0.2 mi·36 sec·Newport Lane
4
Continue on US 101
358 ft·10 sec·Oregon Coast Highway
5
Continue on US 101
474 ft·13 sec·Evans Boulevard
6
Turn slight right onto US 101
0.6 mi·1 min·South 1st Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on US 101
1.7 mi·4 min·South Bayshore Drive
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 101
1.2 mi·2 min·Tremont Avenue
9
Continue on US 101
0.4 mi·1 min·Sheridan Avenue
10
Turn straight onto US 101
0.1 mi·20 sec·Oregon Coast Highway
11
Merge onto US 101
0.2 mi·32 sec·Sherman Avenue
12
Continue on US 101
21 mi·30 min·Oregon Coast Highway
13
Continue on US 101
1.3 mi·2 min·Winchester Avenue
14
Continue on US 101
22 mi·33 min·Oregon Coast Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto OR 126
14 mi·20 min·Highway 126
16
Continue on OR 126
32 mi·44 min·Highway 126
17
Turn left onto Territorial Road
415 ft·10 sec·Territorial Road
18
Continue on Territorial Highway
3.4 mi·5 min·Territorial Highway
19
Continue on Territorial Road
4.4 mi·6 min·Territorial Road
20
Turn right onto Applegate Trail
2.6 mi·3 min·Applegate Trail
21
Turn right onto OR 36
1.6 mi·2 min·Highway 36
22
Continue on OR 36
0.5 mi·41 sec·Mapleton-Junction City Highway
23
Continue on OR 36
1.8 mi·2 min·Highway 36
24
Turn left onto OR 99
1.5 mi·2 min·Highway 99S
25
Continue on OR 99
1.0 mi·2 min·Ivy Street
26
Continue on OR 99E
3.5 mi·5 min·Highway 99E
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on OR 99E
0.3 mi·45 sec·South 3rd Street
28
Continue on OR 99E
8.3 mi·11 min·Albany-Junction City Highway
29
Continue on OR 99E
0.9 mi·1 min·West 2nd Street
30
Turn right onto OR 228
2.5 mi·3 min·Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
31
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·26 sec
32
Merge onto I 5
83 mi·1 hr 38 min·I 5
Use the straight lane.
33
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405
2.1 mi·3 min·Stadium Freeway
Exit 299BToward I 405 North: City CenterUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 2BToward Everett Street, Glisan StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Northwest Everett Street
36
Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue
521 ft·27 sec·Northwest 8th Avenue
37
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.1 mi·32 sec·Northwest Couch Street
38
Turn right
110 ft·8 sec
39
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 29m estimated duration, starting your drive from Bandon in the morning is a good idea to allow for a full day of travel and potential brief stops. With only one recommended stop and a manageable distance, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you transition from the Oregon Coast Highway to inland segments, as services might be more spread out. The longest stretch of highway driving is over 80 miles, so ensure you're fueled up before entering that section to avoid any concerns.
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 118.4 miles from Bandon, OR, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.8 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 52 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.4 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portland, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bandon, 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 Bandon, OR
This is one driving day of about 236.7 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Bandon, 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 I 5 for about 82.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 27 and 236.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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27 mi into trip|~43m in|US 101 / Sherman Avenue
Merge onto US 101 / Sherman Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
151.1 mi into trip|~3h 44m in|I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
233.9 mi into trip|~5h 23m in|I 405 / Stadium Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405 / Stadium Freeway toward I 405 North: City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 299B
Toward I 405 North: City Center
8
236 mi into trip|~5h 26m in
Take the exit toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2B
Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
5
236.6 mi into trip|~5h 28m in|Northwest Couch Street
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.94 one way
$83.89 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$44.92
$89.83
premium
$5.04
$46.99
$93.97
diesel
$4.80
$44.69
$89.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71
0
$24.85
$11.36
Efficient EV
59.2
0
$20.71
$9.47
EV Truck/SUV
94.7
1
$33.14
$15.15
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Bandon, OR
Late night
in Bandon on Sunday
Local time
12:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Sunny
N 10 to 20 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 5:11AM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
Portland, OR
Late night
in Portland on Sunday
Local time
12:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
NNW 3 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 5:11AM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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
17 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 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 59% of this 236.7-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a major highway is 82.8 miles on I 5. Expect a transition from the Oregon Coast Highway to inland routes, with Highway 126 playing a part in connecting these areas. This means you'll experience both open highway cruising and potentially more varied terrain as you move away from the coast and approach Portland.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.8 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 27 miles in near US 101 / Sherman Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 236.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 27 miles (US 101 / Sherman Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 151.1 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 233.9 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Few American cities can match the youthful spirit of Portland, "The City of Roses". The largest city in the state of Oregon, Portland's residents are proud of their city, which draws people for its scenic beauty, great outdoors environment, excellent microbreweries, and eco-friendly urban planning policies, as well as a reputation for colorful characters and a proudly liberal outlook with an attitude to match.
Lying about 70 mi (124 km) from the Pacific Coast on Oregon's northern border, the city straddles the Willamette River (pronounced will-LAM-ett; just remember the rhyme "It's Willamette, dammit.") south of its confluence with the Columbia River. To the east, majestic Mount Hood forms an inspiring backdrop for Portland's skyline.
Top landmarks
•Union Station — railroad station in Portland, Oregon, USA
•Veterans Memorial Coliseum — indoor arena in Portland, Oregon, USA
•Portland Building — municipal office building in Portland
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 29m. Total distance: 236.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.8 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Portland, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 27 miles (US 101 / Sherman Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 151.1 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 233.9 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Portland, OR before the return drive.
