Spanning 287.4 miles from Bend to Brookings, this journey takes you across Oregon in approximately 6 hours and 38 minutes. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, it is best suited as a single-day trip for those comfortable with active driving. You should budget roughly $57 for fuel to complete the trek. While both cities are within the Pacific Coast region, the transit connects the inland high desert environment of Bend to the coastal destination of Brookings. Expect a more hands-on driving experience rather than a quick cruise, so plan your schedule accordingly to account for the winding nature of the roads.
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
143.7 miles from Bend, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Redwood Highway
71.5 mi
1h 40m
The Dalles-California Highway
71.1 mi
1h 28m
Crater Lake Highway
41.4 mi
59m
Diamond Lake Highway
23.8 mi
35m
I 5
14.4 mi
16m
State Highway 234
10.7 mi
14m
Route 101
10.2 mi
13m
East Diamond Lake Highway
8.4 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Redwood Highway
— 71.5 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend, OR and Brookings, OR.
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Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue
432 ft·27 sec·Northwest Franklin Avenue
2
Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
368 ft·17 sec·Northwest Bond Street
3
Turn right onto Northwest Minnesota Avenue
397 ft·18 sec·Northwest Minnesota Avenue
4
Turn left onto Northwest Lava Road
389 ft·18 sec·Northwest Lava Road
5
Turn right onto Northwest Oregon Avenue
125 ft·5 sec·Northwest Oregon Avenue
6
Continue on Northwest Hawthorne Avenue
0.2 mi·31 sec·Northwest Hawthorne Avenue
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 97
3.4 mi·5 min·Bend Parkway
8
Continue on US 97
71 mi·1 hr 28 min·The Dalles-California Highway
9
Turn right onto OR 138
6.3 mi·8 min·State Highway 138
10
Continue on OR 138
8.4 mi·11 min·East Diamond Lake Highway
11
Continue on OR 138
3.0 mi·4 min·North Umpqua Highway
12
Turn left onto OR 230
24 mi·35 min·Diamond Lake Highway
13
Continue on Crater Lake Highway
41 mi·59 min·Crater Lake Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto OR 234
11 mi·14 min·State Highway 234
15
Continue on OR 234
4.2 mi·6 min·Sams Valley Highway
16
Continue on OR 234
0.2 mi·38 sec·4th Avenue
17
Turn left onto OR 234
391 ft·18 sec·Dardanelles Street
18
Turn left onto OR 99
0.4 mi·56 sec·2nd Avenue
19
Turn right onto OR 99
0.3 mi·35 sec·Access Road
20
Take the ramp onto Highway #271AA - Sams Valley Highway Spur Connection
0.2 mi·23 sec·Highway #271AA - Sams Valley Highway Spur Connection
21
Merge onto I 5
14 mi·16 min·I 5
22
Take the exit onto Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1
0.3 mi·29 sec·Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1
Toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
23
Continue on US 199
2.6 mi·4 min·Grants Pass Parkway
24
Continue on US 199
27 mi·39 min·Redwood Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn left onto Laurel Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Laurel Road
26
Turn right onto North Old Stage Road
1.1 mi·2 min·North Old Stage Road
27
Turn right onto OR 46
0.3 mi·53 sec·Caves Highway
28
Turn left onto US 199
44 mi·1 hr·Redwood Highway
29
Turn right onto CA 197
6.7 mi·9 min·North Bank Road
30
At end of road, turn right onto US 101
10 mi·13 min·Route 101
31
Continue on US 101
5.2 mi·6 min·Oregon Coast Highway
32
Continue on US 101
0.7 mi·2 min·Chetco Avenue
33
Turn right onto Hillside Avenue
76 ft·3 sec·Hillside Avenue
34
Arrive at destination
Hillside Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the duration and the turn-heavy nature of the route, aim for an early morning departure to ensure you reach Brookings before fatigue sets in. With only one planned stop in the itinerary, you have the flexibility to choose where you want to break up the 287.4-mile stretch, but prioritize a location that allows for a meaningful rest. Since you are navigating local roads rather than highways, expect your travel time to be sensitive to traffic conditions and road layout. I recommend keeping a close eye on your fuel gauge throughout the trip, as the $57 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency on winding local routes. Staying alert through the constant turns is the most important factor for a safe and successful arrival.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 143.7 miles from Bend, OR, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.5 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 63 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.7 miles or 3h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookings, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bend, 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 Bend, OR
This is one driving day of about 287.4 miles and 6h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Bend, 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 Redwood Highway for about 71.5 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 188.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Northwest Bond Street
Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Northwest Minnesota Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest Minnesota Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|Northwest Lava Road
Turn left onto Northwest Lava Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Northwest Oregon Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest Oregon Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
188.3 mi into trip|~4h 15m in|Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1
Take the exit onto Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1 toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.25 one way
$114.51 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg101 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$60.59
$121.18
premium
$5.59
$63.26
$126.52
diesel
$5.61
$63.45
$126.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
86.2
1
$30.18
$13.80
Efficient EV
71.9
0
$25.15
$11.50
EV Truck/SUV
115
1
$40.24
$18.39
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Bend, OR
Evening
in Bend on Saturday
Local time
6:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brookings, OR
Evening
in Brookings on Saturday
Local time
6:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Redwood, OR
144 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
20 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
6h 38m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Crater Lake National Park
National Park
Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity—fed by rain and snow,...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
$30
near mile 89.2
Park Closure: Cleetwood Cove Trail is CLOSED for Rehabilitation
Park Closure: North Entrance Road and Rim Drive are CLOSED for the Season
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a technical drive, as this route relies entirely on local roads rather than highway travel, resulting in a 0% highway share. You will navigate through Northwest Bond Street, Northwest Minnesota Avenue, and Northwest Lava Road as you exit Bend. The profile is distinctly turn-heavy, requiring your full attention as you transition between local segments. Because the route avoids major interstate stretches, the character of the road remains consistent and demanding throughout the 287.4-mile journey. Keep in mind that this is not a monotonous cruise, but rather a winding path that keeps you engaged behind the wheel for the duration of the 6-hour and 38-minute trip.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.5 mi on Redwood Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest Bond Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 38m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 21 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest Bond Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northwest Minnesota Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northwest Lava Road): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bend, OR and Brookings, OR, road signs point toward Ocean Beaches and Crescent City.
Ocean Beaches
188.3 mi in|~4h 15m|via Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1
Crescent City
188.3 mi in|~4h 15m|via Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 38m. Total distance: 287.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.5 miles on Redwood Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brookings, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest Bond Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northwest Minnesota Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northwest Lava Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Crater Lake National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brookings, OR before the return drive.
