Traveling from Coos Bay to Bend covers 241.5 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 32 minutes of drive time. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited as a single-day trip for those comfortable with winding roads. You should budget approximately $48 for fuel to complete the journey. While both cities are located within Oregon, the route transitions you from the Pacific Coast environment toward the interior of the state. It is a manageable distance for a full day of driving, though the winding nature of the roads means you should plan for plenty of time behind the wheel.
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
120.8 miles from Coos Bay, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Umpqua Highway
52.4 mi
1h 15m
McKenzie Highway
45.9 mi
1h 2m
OR 99
31.5 mi
37m
Santiam Highway
28.4 mi
35m
Oregon Coast Highway
21.7 mi
31m
Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
19.8 mi
22m
US 20
15 mi
18m
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
6.2 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Umpqua Highway
— 52.4 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coos Bay, OR and Bend, OR.
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Start on Bennett Avenue
479 ft·21 sec·Bennett Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto South 4th Street
0.2 mi·43 sec·South 4th Street
3
Turn right onto Market Avenue
0.2 mi·43 sec·Market Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 101
1.4 mi·3 min·North Bayshore Drive
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 101
1.2 mi·2 min·Tremont Avenue
6
Continue on US 101
0.4 mi·1 min·Sheridan Avenue
7
Turn straight onto US 101
0.1 mi·20 sec·Oregon Coast Highway
8
Merge onto US 101
0.2 mi·32 sec·Sherman Avenue
9
Continue on US 101
21 mi·30 min·Oregon Coast Highway
10
Continue on US 101
1.3 mi·2 min·Winchester Avenue
11
Continue on US 101
0.1 mi·19 sec·Oregon Coast Highway
12
Turn right onto Winchester Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·Winchester Avenue
13
At end of road, turn right onto OR 38
36 mi·52 min·Umpqua Highway
14
Continue on OR 38
3.2 mi·4 min·State Highway 38
15
Continue on OR 38
11 mi·14 min·Umpqua Highway
16
Continue on OR 99
0.1 mi·28 sec·West B Avenue
17
Turn left onto OR 99
0.1 mi·26 sec·North First Street
18
Continue on OR 99
6.2 mi·8 min·Umpqua Highway
19
Take the ramp onto OR 99
185 ft·4 sec·OR 99
20
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 99
31 mi·37 min·OR 99
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 194AToward OR 126 East: Springfield, McKenzie River
22
Merge onto OR 126
6.2 mi·8 min·Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
23
Turn left onto OR 126
430 ft·12 sec·Main Street
24
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 126
2.5 mi·4 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on OR 126
46 mi·1 hr 2 min·McKenzie Highway
26
Continue on OR 126
20 mi·22 min·Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
27
At end of road, turn right onto US 20; OR 126
28 mi·35 min·Santiam Highway
28
Enter roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
226 ft·3 sec·West Barclay Drive
29
Continue on West Barclay Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·West Barclay Drive
30
At end of road, turn right onto North Locust Street
0.5 mi·51 sec·North Locust Street
31
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
248 ft·3 sec·US 20; OR 126
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Continue on US 20; OR 126
15 mi·18 min·US 20; OR 126
33
Enter roundabout onto US 20
133 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
34
Continue on US 20
2.0 mi·3 min·McKenzie-Bend Highway
35
Enter roundabout onto US 20
127 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
36
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi·1 min·McKenzie-Bend Highway
37
Enter roundabout onto US 20
130 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
38
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi·36 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
39
Enter roundabout onto US 20
118 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
40
Continue on US 20
0.8 mi·57 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
41
Turn straight onto US 20; US 97 Business
439 ft·13 sec·Northeast 3rd Street
42
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
0.2 mi·20 sec·Empire Avenue
43
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
44
Merge onto US 97
1.8 mi·3 min·Bend Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Turn right onto Northwest Lafayette Avenue
0.2 mi·45 sec·Northwest Lafayette Avenue
46
At end of road, turn left onto Northwest Wall Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Northwest Wall Street
47
Turn right onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
54 ft·2 sec·Northwest Franklin Avenue
48
Arrive at destination
Northwest Franklin Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route, try to depart early in the morning to ensure you have maximum daylight for the more technical sections. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and break up the 5.5-hour duration. Because the drive relies heavily on local roads rather than major interstates, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge and refill when opportunities arise, as service stations may be less frequent than on a primary highway. Use the 52.4-mile stretch on the Umpqua Highway to settle into a steady rhythm, but remain alert for the changes in road conditions that follow.
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 120.8 miles from Coos Bay, OR, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.4 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 53 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.8 miles or 2h 53m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bend, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Coos Bay, 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 Coos Bay, OR
This is one driving day of about 241.5 miles and 5h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Coos Bay, 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 Umpqua Highway for about 52.4 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 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 121.7 — 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|South 4th Street
At end of road, turn left onto South 4th Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Market Avenue
Turn right onto Market Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|US 101 / North Bayshore Drive
Turn left onto US 101 / North Bayshore Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
114.9 mi into trip|~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward OR 126 East: Springfield, McKenzie River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 194A
Toward OR 126 East: Springfield, McKenzie River
6
121.7 mi into trip|~2h 54m in|OR 126 / Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 126 / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.11 one way
$96.22 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$50.91
$101.83
premium
$5.59
$53.16
$106.32
diesel
$5.61
$53.32
$106.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.5
0
$25.36
$11.59
Efficient EV
60.4
0
$21.13
$9.66
EV Truck/SUV
96.6
1
$33.81
$15.46
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 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 15, 2026
Origin
Coos Bay, OR
Evening
in Coos Bay on Saturday
Local time
7:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bend, OR
Evening
in Bend on Saturday
Local time
7:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Springfield, OR
121 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
12 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 32m 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 technical and engaging experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as only 21% of this route consists of highways. You will navigate via the Umpqua Highway, McKenzie Highway, and OR 99, all of which demand your full attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 52.4 miles along the Umpqua Highway, providing a reprieve from frequent turns. As you progress through the drive, the road character shifts significantly, moving away from standard highway travel toward more local, maneuver-intensive driving. Prepare for a road personality that prioritizes focus and control over high-speed cruising.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.4 mi on Umpqua Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 26 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South 4th Street.
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 241.5 miles you will encounter 26 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 0.1 miles (South 4th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Market Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 101 / North Bayshore Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Coos Bay, OR to Bend, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Mckenzie River along the way.
Mckenzie River
114.9 mi in|~2h 44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 32m. Total distance: 241.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.4 miles on Umpqua 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South 4th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Market Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 101 / North Bayshore Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 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.
