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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
Plush Cutoff Road
— 18.6 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeview, OR and Plush, OR.
1
Start on South 1st Street
51 ft·4 sec·South 1st Street
2
Turn right onto US 395
0.3 mi·30 sec·South F Street
3
Turn right onto US 395; OR 140
0.9 mi·1 min·North G Street
4
Continue on US 395; OR 140
3.8 mi·5 min·US Highway 395
5
Turn right onto OR 140
16 mi·23 min·Winnemucca-to-the-Sea Highway
6
Turn slight left onto CR 3-13
19 mi·44 min·Plush Cutoff Road
7
Continue on CR 3-10
346 ft·11 sec·Hogback Road
8
Turn right onto 3040 Road
119 ft·5 sec·3040 Road
9
Arrive at destination
3040 Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 4
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.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 395 / South F Street
Turn right onto US 395 / South F Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|US 395; OR 140 / North G Street
Turn right onto US 395; OR 140 / North G Street
Navigation decision point
3
5 mi into trip|~7m in|OR 140 / Winnemucca-to-the-Sea Highway
Turn right onto OR 140 / Winnemucca-to-the-Sea Highway
Navigation decision point
5
39.3 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|3040 Road
Turn right onto 3040 Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.96 one way
$13.93 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg14 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$7.46
$14.92
premium
$5.04
$7.80
$15.60
diesel
$4.80
$7.42
$14.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Lakeview, OR
Late night
in Lakeview on Sunday
Local time
1:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Areas Of Smoke
SSE 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 15 at 10:55PM PDT until July 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 10:51PM PDT until July 16 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
Plush, OR
Late night
in Plush on Sunday
Local time
1:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
SW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 15 at 10:55PM PDT until July 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 10:51PM PDT until July 16 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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
1 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
1h 15m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.6 mi on Plush Cutoff Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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.
Driving Effort2/10
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.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,763 ft4,510 ft
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
5,690 ft at ~11.2 miles+88 ft prominence
5,762 ft at ~22.5 miles+103 ft prominence
5,763 ft at ~28.1 miles+104 ft prominence
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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
•Bailey and Massingill Store — historic building in Lakeview, Oregon, USA
•Post and King Saloon — commercial building in Lakeview, Oregon, USA
The longest stretch is about 18.6 miles on Plush Cutoff Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plush, OR before heading back.
