Trip from Clatskanie, OR to Bend, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 12m

Distance

238 mi

383 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 59m ★

6 AM

5h 13m

8 AM

5h 40m

10 AM

5h 22m

12 PM

5h 20m

3 PM

5h 24m

5 PM

5h 38m

8 PM

5h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Clatskanie, OR to Bend, OR is 238 miles and takes about 5h 12m via North Santiam Highway, I 5, and US 20, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Pacific Coast region of Oregon inland, offering a mixed driving experience. With a recommended one-day trip, you'll want to get an early start to make the most of the daylight. Plan for about 45% of your journey to be on highways, making it a relatively efficient trip.

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

119 miles from Clatskanie, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Santiam Highway	104.3 mi	2h 18m
I 5	90.7 mi	1h 49m
US 20	15 mi	18m
Lower Columbia River Highway	11.3 mi	16m
McKenzie-Bend Highway	4 mi	5m
Tennant Way	3.1 mi	4m
Oregon Way	2.6 mi	5m
Bend Parkway	1.8 mi	3m

Longest stretch: North Santiam Highway — 104.3 mi, about 2h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clatskanie, OR and Bend, OR.

Start on South Nehalem Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South Nehalem Street

Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Southeast 3rd Street

Continue on Southeast True Haak Street

516 ft · 16 sec · Southeast True Haak Street

Turn right onto US 30

11 mi · 16 min · Lower Columbia River Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Toward WA 433 North: Longview, Seattle Use the slight right lane.

Continue on WA 433

2.6 mi · 5 min · Oregon Way

Turn right onto Tennant Way

3.1 mi · 4 min · Tennant Way

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 5 South: Portland

Merge onto I 5

29 mi · 30 min · I 5

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

62 mi · 1 hr 18 min · I 5

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Exit 253 Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus

28 mi · 32 min · North Santiam Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on OR 22

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Northwest Santiam Boulevard

Continue on OR 22

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Northeast Santiam Boulevard

Continue on OR 22

76 mi · 1 hr 45 min · North Santiam Highway

Enter roundabout onto West Barclay Drive

226 ft · 3 sec · West Barclay Drive

Continue on West Barclay Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Barclay Drive

At end of road, turn right onto North Locust Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · North Locust Street

Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126

248 ft · 3 sec · US 20; OR 126

Continue on US 20; OR 126

15 mi · 18 min · US 20; OR 126

Enter roundabout onto US 20

133 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Continue on US 20

2.0 mi · 3 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 20

127 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Continue on US 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 20

130 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Continue on US 20

0.4 mi · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 20

118 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Continue on US 20

0.8 mi · 57 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Turn straight onto US 20; US 97 Business

439 ft · 13 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

Turn left onto Empire Avenue

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Empire Avenue

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Merge onto US 97

1.8 mi · 3 min · Bend Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Northwest Lafayette Avenue

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Northwest Lafayette Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Northwest Wall Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest Wall Street

Turn right onto Northwest Franklin Avenue

54 ft · 2 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue

Arrive at destination

Northwest Franklin Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 5h 12m estimated duration, departing Clatskanie in the morning is your best bet to comfortably reach Bend within daylight hours. While the drive is manageable in one day, consider how you'll pace your stops. The longest stretch without a major road change is over 100 miles, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly. A key tip for this particular route is to be aware of potential weather changes as you gain elevation inland, especially if traveling during shoulder seasons, as conditions can differ significantly from the coast.

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 119 miles from Clatskanie, OR, or about 2h 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.3 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 6m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 119 miles or 2h 30m 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 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bend, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Clatskanie, 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 Clatskanie, OR

This is one driving day of about 238 miles and 5h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Clatskanie, 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 North Santiam Highway for about 104.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sweet Home, OR

119 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

Vancouver, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lebanon, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119 miles from Clatskanie, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before North Santiam Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bend, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 238

Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm

+15413122899

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Brickhouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bend, Oregon

0.2 mi

The Blacksmith Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bend, Oregon

0.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Café des Chutes

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bend, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 238

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15416686114

Visit website

Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 238

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm

+15413122899

Visit website

Brickhouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $100 or ab mile 238

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+15417280334

Visit website

The Blacksmith Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10 mile 238

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15413180588

Visit website

Pine Tavern Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 238

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 12–8 pm

+15413825581

Visit website

Noi Thai Cuisine

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 238

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15416476904

Visit website

Wonderland Chicken Co X Worthy Brewing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 238

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15416248443

Visit website

Peachtree Restaurant & Pie House

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 51

Vancouver, Washington

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13606936736

Jackson's Corner - Old Bend

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 238

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15416472198

Visit website

Café des Chutes

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 238

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15416686114

Visit website

Cafe 57 PDX

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 68

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+15035735492

Visit website

Morse Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 68

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Krays Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51

Vancouver, Washington

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+13609524877

Visit website

Milwaukie Cafe and Bottle Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68

Milwaukie, Oregon

Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Clatskanie, Oregon

+15416599585

Visit website

Drake Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 238

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+15413897275

Visit website

Cope's Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Clatskanie, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10:30 pm

+15037282622

Visit website

Gabriel Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 68

Portland, OR

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+15038237529

Visit website

Wanderlust Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 238

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15413898359

Visit website

Mountain Air Trampoline Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 238

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15416471409

Visit website

Devil-ish Little Things Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 51

Vancouver, Washington

+15038414232

Visit website

Cascade Eye Care

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 17

Longview, Washington

Hours: 8 am–5:30 pm

+13605771500

Visit website

The Family Room LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 17

Kelso, Washington

Hours: 2–7 pm

+13603023214

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 109 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southeast 3rd Street

Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 30 / Lower Columbia River Highway

Turn right onto US 30 / Lower Columbia River Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

11.7 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward WA 433 North: Longview, Seattle

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward WA 433 North: Longview, Seattle

46.8 mi into trip | ~1h in | I 5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

109 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in

Take the exit toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 253 Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Be...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.41 one way

$94.83 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$50.18	$100.35
premium	$5.59	$52.39	$104.78
diesel	$5.61	$52.55	$105.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	71.4	0	$24.99	$11.42
Efficient EV	59.5	0	$20.83	$9.52
EV Truck/SUV	95.2	1	$33.32	$15.23

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 Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Clatskanie, OR

Evening in Clatskanie on Saturday

Local time

7:53 PM

PDT

Current temp

70°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 5 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Destination

Bend, OR

Evening in Bend on Saturday

Local time

7:53 PM

PDT

Current temp

35°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

35 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 12m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route presents a mixed drive, with 45% of the mileage on highways, balancing efficiency with more scenic stretches. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch on the North Santiam Highway, covering 104.3 miles. As you progress, expect the road character to shift from what might be a more coastal feel initially to a more inland, potentially mountainous or high desert landscape as you approach Bend. The blend of highway and highway means you'll experience both faster travel and potentially more winding or localized roads.

45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 104.3 mi on North Santiam Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Southeast 3rd Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 238 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 0.1 miles (Southeast 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 30 / Lower Columbia River Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 12m. Total distance: 238 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 104.3 miles on North Santiam 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 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 Bend, 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bend, OR before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Clatskanie, OR to Bend, OR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails

Café des Chutes

Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails

Brickhouse

The Blacksmith Restaurant

Pine Tavern Restaurant

Noi Thai Cuisine

Wonderland Chicken Co X Worthy Brewing

Peachtree Restaurant & Pie House

Jackson's Corner - Old Bend

Café des Chutes

Cafe 57 PDX

Morse Coffee Company

Krays Coffee

Milwaukie Cafe and Bottle Shop

Empirical Cafè

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

RV Outdoor Adventures & Cabins

Drake Park

Cope's Park

Gabriel Park

Wanderlust Tours

Mountain Air Trampoline Park

Devil-ish Little Things Museum

Cascade Eye Care

The Family Room LLC

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Clatskanie, OR

Bend, OR

Same local time

35 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 12m on the road

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How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

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