Traveling from Bend to Redwood covers 194 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 26 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey stays entirely within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, it is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $39 for fuel to complete the trek. Navigation begins on local streets like Northwest Bond Street, Northwest Minnesota Avenue, and Northwest Lava Road before transitioning into the broader route. Since the drive is under five hours, you can comfortably complete it in one day without needing an overnight stay, leaving you plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
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
97 miles from Bend, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
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
East Diamond Lake Highway
8.4 mi
11m
State Highway 138
6.3 mi
8m
Sams Valley Highway
4.2 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
The Dalles-California Highway
— 71.1 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend, OR and Redwood, 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
0.6 mi·1 min·Redwood Highway
25
Take the exit
470 ft·12 sec
26
Continue on this road
499 ft·13 sec·this road
27
Turn straight onto Redwood Avenue
2.0 mi·3 min·Redwood Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Redwood Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour and 26 minute duration, plan to depart early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours. You only need to build in one planned stop to keep your travel time efficient while staying fresh behind the wheel. Keep your $39 fuel budget in mind as you plan your stops, ensuring you don't run low on remote stretches. Since the route relies on local roads rather than major highways, check your navigation frequently to stay on track through the turns. Utilizing your one stop for a mid-trip break will help you handle the technical nature of the road with ease.
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 97 miles from Bend, OR, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.1 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 43 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Redwood, 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 194 miles and 4h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 The Dalles-California Highway for about 71.1 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 15
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
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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
$38.65 one way
$77.29 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$40.90
$81.80
premium
$5.59
$42.70
$85.41
diesel
$5.61
$42.83
$85.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.2
0
$20.37
$9.31
Efficient EV
48.5
0
$16.97
$7.76
EV Truck/SUV
77.6
0
$27.16
$12.42
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Late night
in Bend on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Redwood, OR
Late night
in Redwood on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°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
7 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
4h 26m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With a 0% highway share, you will navigate local roadways for the duration of the 194-mile journey. The route prioritizes winding, technical segments over high-speed straightaways, creating a more involved experience for the driver. You will find that the road surface and character remain consistent throughout the trip, requiring you to stay alert through every turn. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.1 mi on The Dalles-California 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 26m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 194 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 71.1 miles on The Dalles-California 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Redwood, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
