Bend to Clatskanie is 216.4 miles and takes about 5h 6m via Warm Springs Highway and Mount Hood Highway, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip heads north from Oregon's high desert into the Pacific Coast region, traversing a mix of landscapes as you make your way toward the Columbia River. Given its single-day feasibility and the relatively moderate distance, this route is a good option if you're looking for a direct path across the state. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on surface roads, so plan for a less highway-intensive experience.
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
108.2 miles from Bend, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 35m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Bend, OR and Clatskanie, OR.
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Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue
432 ft·27 sec·Northwest Franklin Avenue
2
Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Northwest Bond Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Wall Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Northwest Wall Street
4
Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue
372 ft·10 sec·Northwest Revere Avenue
5
Continue on Northeast Revere Avenue
368 ft·15 sec·Northeast Revere Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
7
Merge onto US 97
3.3 mi·5 min·Bend Parkway
8
Continue on US 97
38 mi·53 min·The Dalles-California Highway
9
Continue on US 26; US 97
0.9 mi·2 min·5th Street
10
Continue on US 26
13 mi·19 min·Northwest Warm Springs Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Continue on US 26
47 mi·1 hr 4 min·Warm Springs Highway
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Continue on US 26
31 mi·43 min·Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on US 26
0.7 mi·2 min·Proctor Boulevard
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Continue on US 26
9.1 mi·13 min·Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on US 26
0.6 mi·58 sec·Southeast Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Southeast Burnside Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Southeast Burnside Road
17
Turn right onto Northwest Fairview Drive
0.2 mi·30 sec·Northwest Fairview Drive
18
Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Southeast 223rd Avenue
19
Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
0.4 mi·53 sec·Northeast Glisan Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn slight right
376 ft·13 sec
21
Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
0.9 mi·1 min·Northeast Fairview Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·52 sec
Toward I 84 West: Portland
23
Merge onto I 84; US 30
4.8 mi·6 min·Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi·29 sec
Exit 9Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·28 sec
Toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland AirportUse the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto I 205
15 mi·18 min·I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Merge onto I 5
29 mi·30 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward WA 432 West: Talley Way, Kelso Drive
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward WA 432 West: Talley Way, Longview
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Continue on WA 432
3.6 mi·5 min·WA 432
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Turn left onto Oregon Way
2.5 mi·5 min·Oregon Way
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward US 30 West: Clatskanie, Astoria
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Merge onto US 30
11 mi·16 min·Lower Columbia River Highway
Use the straight lane.
34
Turn left onto Southeast True Haak Street
516 ft·15 sec·Southeast True Haak Street
Use the left lane.
35
Continue on Southeast 3rd Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·Southeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Nehalem Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·South Nehalem Street
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Arrive at destination
South Nehalem Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5h 6m drive, consider leaving Bend in the morning to give yourself ample time for the 216.4-mile trip. With only one recommended stop and the majority of the drive on surface roads, pacing yourself is key. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before heading onto longer stretches like the 46.7 miles on Warm Springs Highway, as services can be more spread out. The estimated fuel cost is around $43, so budget accordingly. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility in when you depart and how often you pause, but don't underestimate the time surface roads can add.
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 108.2 miles from Bend, OR, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 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 48 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.2 miles or 2h 35m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clatskanie, 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 216.4 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 Warm Springs Highway for about 46.7 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 1 and 216.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
154.1 mi into trip|~3h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
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154.4 mi into trip|~3h 46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
7
198.2 mi into trip|~4h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 432 West: Talley Way, Longview
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WA 432 West: Talley Way, Longview
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216.1 mi into trip|~5h 5m in|Southeast True Haak Street
Turn left onto Southeast True Haak Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.11 one way
$86.22 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$45.62
$91.25
premium
$5.59
$47.63
$95.27
diesel
$5.61
$47.78
$95.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.9
0
$22.72
$10.39
Efficient EV
54.1
0
$18.94
$8.66
EV Truck/SUV
86.6
1
$30.30
$13.85
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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 19, 2026
Origin
Bend, OR
Late night
in Bend on Tuesday
Local time
3:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clatskanie, OR
Late night
in Clatskanie on Tuesday
Local time
3:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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 6m 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?
This route covers 216.4 miles, with 24% of that on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 46.7 miles on Warm Springs Highway before transitioning to more surface roads. Expect to be mostly on surface roads for this drive, which means you'll likely encounter more local traffic and potentially slower speeds as you get closer to your destination. Keep an eye out for changing speed limits as you move between different types of roads.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.7 mi on Warm Springs Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 216.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 154.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 154.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Clatskanie, OR, road signs point toward Seattle, Portland Airport, Longview and Astoria.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 6m. Total distance: 216.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.7 miles on Warm Springs Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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 Clatskanie, 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 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 154.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 154.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Clatskanie, OR before the return drive.
