Fairview, OR to Bend, OR is 225.4 miles and takes about 5h 53m via North Umpqua Highway, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip cuts across Oregon, moving from the Pacific Coast region inland. Expect a drive that primarily utilizes surface roads, offering a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate experience. With a recommended one-day drive, you have the flexibility to take your time and enjoy the changing scenery as you head towards central Oregon.
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
112.7 miles from Fairview, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Umpqua Highway
84.2 mi
2h 3m
The Dalles-California Highway
71.2 mi
1h 28m
Coos Bay Wagon Road
14.3 mi
29m
Sitkum-County Line Road
10.1 mi
24m
East Diamond Lake Highway
8.4 mi
11m
Lone Pine Lane
8.3 mi
20m
Sitkum Lane
8 mi
19m
State Highway 138
6.3 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
North Umpqua Highway
— 84.2 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, OR and Bend, OR.
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Start on Fairview Road
0.2 mi·37 sec·Fairview Road
2
Turn left onto Lone Pine Lane
8.3 mi·20 min·Lone Pine Lane
3
At end of road, turn left onto Sitkum Lane
8.0 mi·19 min·Sitkum Lane
4
Continue on Sitkum-County Line Road
10 mi·24 min·Sitkum-County Line Road
5
Continue on Coos Bay Wagon Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Coos Bay Wagon Road
6
Continue on Coos Bay Wagon Road
1.6 mi·4 min·Coos Bay Wagon Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto Coos Bay Wagon Road
11 mi·22 min·Coos Bay Wagon Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto Lookingglass Road
0.3 mi·26 sec·Lookingglass Road
9
Continue on Lookingglass Road
6.0 mi·10 min·Lookingglass Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto West Harvard Avenue
1.8 mi·4 min·West Harvard Avenue
11
Turn right onto Southwest Oak Avenue
0.2 mi·13 sec·Southwest Oak Avenue
12
Continue on OR 138
0.2 mi·27 sec·Southeast Oak Avenue
13
Turn left onto OR 99; OR 138
0.3 mi·29 sec·Southeast Stephens Street
14
Turn right onto OR 138
1.7 mi·2 min·Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard
15
Continue on OR 138
37 mi·53 min·North Umpqua Highway
16
Continue on OR 138
47 mi·1 hr 9 min·North Umpqua Highway
17
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 138
216 ft·3 sec·North Umpqua Highway
18
Continue on OR 138
8.4 mi·11 min·East Diamond Lake Highway
19
Continue on OR 138
6.3 mi·8 min·State Highway 138
20
Turn left onto US 97
71 mi·1 hr 28 min·The Dalles-California Highway
21
Continue on US 97
3.0 mi·5 min·Bend Parkway
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward Downtown Bend, Mount Bachelor
23
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Scott Street
238 ft·5 sec·Southeast Scott Street
24
Continue on Northwest Colorado Avenue
0.2 mi·33 sec·Northwest Colorado Avenue
25
Turn right onto Northwest Sisemore Street
0.3 mi·55 sec·Northwest Sisemore Street
26
Turn left onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·Northwest Franklin Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Northwest Franklin Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 53m estimated drive time, starting in the morning is recommended to allow ample daylight for the entire 225.4-mile trip. You'll only need one major stop, so plan it around the halfway point to break up the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 84.2-mile stretch on the North Umpqua Highway, as services might be less frequent in some sections. The $43 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer.
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 112.7 miles from Fairview, OR, or about 3h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.2 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 50 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.7 miles or 3h 22m 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 59m
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 Fairview, 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 Fairview, OR
This is one driving day of about 225.4 miles and 5h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Fairview, 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 Umpqua Highway for about 84.2 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 225.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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8.5 mi into trip|~20m in|Sitkum Lane
At end of road, turn left onto Sitkum Lane
Navigation decision point
5
40.9 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|Lookingglass Road
At end of road, turn left onto Lookingglass Road
Navigation decision point
5
224.5 mi into trip|~5h 50m in
Take the exit toward Downtown Bend, Mount Bachelor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Downtown Bend, Mount Bachelor
5
224.6 mi into trip|~5h 50m in|Southeast Scott Street
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Scott Street
Navigation decision point
5
225.2 mi into trip|~5h 52m in|Northwest Franklin Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.16 one way
$88.31 round trip
$4.98/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.24
$46.47
$92.95
premium
$5.55
$49.22
$98.45
diesel
$6.74
$59.85
$119.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.6
0
$23.67
$10.82
Efficient EV
56.4
0
$19.72
$9.02
EV Truck/SUV
90.2
1
$31.56
$14.43
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Fairview, OR
Late night
in Fairview on Saturday
Local time
5:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
S 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bend, OR
Late night
in Bend on Saturday
Local time
5:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Partly Cloudy
S 7 mph0% chanceLive 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 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 53m 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.
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,...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
$30
near mile 139.9
Park Closure: East Rim Drive is CLOSED from Park Headquarters to Phantom Ship Overlook
Park Closure: Cleetwood Cove Trail is CLOSED for Rehabilitation
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with highway driving accounting for about 4% of the total mileage. You'll encounter your longest stretch on the North Umpqua Highway, covering 84.2 miles. Be prepared for a significant portion of the route to be on surface roads, which generally means more varied speed limits and fewer exits compared to interstate travel. This profile suggests a more rural cruising experience for much of the trip.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.2 mi on North Umpqua 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 8.5 miles in near Sitkum Lane.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 53m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (Sitkum Lane): Navigation decision point; at 40.9 miles (Lookingglass Road): Navigation decision point; at 224.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.2 miles on North Umpqua Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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.
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 3 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (Sitkum Lane): Navigation decision point; at 40.9 miles (Lookingglass Road): Navigation decision point; at 224.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Crater Lake National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 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.
