Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeview, OR
Nils R
Plush, OR
Wikimedia Commons
This 39.3-mile drive from Lakeview to Plush, Oregon, is a short, manageable trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, offering a straightforward journey through the Pacific Coast region. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $8. You'll primarily be on local roads with a small percentage on US Highway 395. The overall feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, so don't expect a high-speed interstate experience.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Plush Cutoff Road | 18.6 mi | 44m |
| Winnemucca-to-the-Sea Highway | 15.6 mi | 23m |
| US Highway 395 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| North G Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South F Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hogback Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3040 Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeview, OR and Plush, OR.
Start on South 1st Street
Turn right onto US 395
Turn right onto US 395; OR 140
Continue on US 395; OR 140
Turn right onto OR 140
Turn slight left onto CR 3-13
Continue on CR 3-10
Turn right onto 3040 Road
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 395 / South F Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 395; OR 140 / North G Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto OR 140 / Winnemucca-to-the-Sea Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 3040 Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.03 one way
$16.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.52 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| premium | $5.72 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Lakeview on Wednesday
Local time
12:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Plush on Wednesday
Local time
12:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only about 10% of the journey on highways. The majority of your time will be spent navigating local roads, including Plush Cutoff Road and the Winnemucca-to-the-Sea Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.6 miles on Plush Cutoff Road. This means you'll be making frequent adjustments and experiencing a more intimate connection with the landscape as you drive.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 395 / South F Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lakeview, OR to Plush, OR is easy. At 1h 15m with 10% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 395 / South F Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 395; OR 140 / North G Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (OR 140 / Winnemucca-to-the-Sea Highway): Navigation decision point.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
1,270 ft
Total Descent
1,555 ft
Highest Point
5,763 ft
~28.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,254 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1869
Lakeview is a town of 2,400 people (2020) in eastern Oregon. The city bills itself as the "Tallest Town in Oregon" because of its elevation, 4,802 feet (1,464 m) above sea level. It is part of the "Oregon Outback", attracting tourist, sportsmen, and outdoors enthusiasts. Local attractions include fishing, birdwatching, camping, hang gliding, paragliding, hiking, rockhounding, hunting, and nature viewing.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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