Terrebonne to Bandon is 278.3 miles and takes about 6h 12m via I 5 and McKenzie Highway, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from one side of Oregon to the other, starting in the Pacific Coast region and ending in the same region. You'll experience a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel, making it a varied drive. With only one recommended stop and a drive time under seven hours, this route is well-suited for a single-day adventure. It's a straightforward way to connect these two distinct parts of the state.
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
139.2 miles from Terrebonne, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
73.8 mi
1h 25m
McKenzie Highway
58.9 mi
1h 20m
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
45.8 mi
1h 5m
Santiam Highway
28.4 mi
35m
Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
19.8 mi
22m
Lampa Lane
12.5 mi
22m
Camp Creek Road
8.4 mi
11m
Coquille-Bandon Highway
7.3 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 73.8 mi, about 1h 25m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,305 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,690
Quietest
1 AM
~122 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne, OR and Bandon, OR.
1
Start on 11th Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·11th Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 97
5.7 mi·8 min·The Dalles-California Highway
3
Take the exit onto OR 126
158 ft·4 sec·OR 126
4
Merge onto OR 126
0.6 mi·1 min·Southwest Glacier Avenue
5
Merge onto OR 126
1.8 mi·3 min·Southwest Highland Avenue
6
Continue on OR 126
17 mi·23 min·McKenzie Highway
7
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
70 ft·1 sec·South Locust Street
8
Continue on South Locust Street
0.5 mi·56 sec·South Locust Street
9
Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·East Barclay Drive
10
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
17 ft·0 sec·Santiam Highway
11
Continue on US 20; OR 126
25 mi·31 min·Santiam Highway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; OR 126
3.3 mi·3 min·Santiam Highway
13
Turn left onto OR 126
20 mi·22 min·Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
14
Continue on OR 126
42 mi·57 min·McKenzie Highway
15
Turn right onto Camp Creek Road
8.4 mi·11 min·Camp Creek Road
16
Turn left onto Marcola Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Marcola Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn left onto 42nd Street
0.4 mi·36 sec·42nd Street
Use the left lane.
18
Take the ramp onto 42nd Street Connection #3
0.3 mi·39 sec·42nd Street Connection #3
Toward OR 126 West: Eugene
19
Merge onto OR 126
3.7 mi·5 min·Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 4AToward I 5 South: Roseburg
21
Merge onto I 5
74 mi·1 hr 25 min·I 5
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·33 sec
Toward OR 99 South, OR 42 West: Winston, Coos Bay
23
Continue on OR 42
2.7 mi·4 min·Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
24
Continue on OR 42; OR 99
0.5 mi·47 sec·North Main Street
25
Turn right onto OR 42
0.7 mi·1 min·Douglas Boulevard
26
Continue on OR 42
26 mi·37 min·Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
27
Continue on OR 42
5.3 mi·7 min·State Highway 42
28
Continue on OR 42
17 mi·23 min·Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
29
Continue on OR 42
0.2 mi·23 sec·Maryland Avenue
30
Continue on OR 42
490 ft·13 sec·Roseburg Road
31
Continue on OR 42
0.3 mi·51 sec·8th Street
32
Turn left onto Spruce Street
0.4 mi·45 sec·Spruce Street
33
Continue on Lampa Lane
5.7 mi·10 min·Lampa Lane
34
At end of road, turn left onto Lampa Lane
1.3 mi·2 min·Lampa Lane
35
Continue on Lampa Lane
5.5 mi·9 min·Lampa Lane
36
At end of road, turn left onto OR 42S
7.3 mi·10 min·Coquille-Bandon Highway
37
Turn left onto US 101
0.5 mi·1 min·2nd Street Southeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
38
Arrive at destination
US 101
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6h 12m drive, consider an early morning departure from Terrebonne to maximize daylight. While the route is manageable in a single day, there's flexibility to add a stop if you prefer a more relaxed pace. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you transition from I 5 to the more rural surface roads; planning your fuel stop around the 73.8-mile highway stretch could be strategic. The estimated fuel cost of $53 should help you budget accordingly for gas.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 139.2 miles from Terrebonne, OR, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.8 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 61 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.2 miles or 3h 4m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bandon, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Terrebonne, 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 Terrebonne, OR
This is one driving day of about 278.3 miles and 6h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Terrebonne, 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 I 5 for about 73.8 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 130.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway
Navigation decision point
5
25.2 mi into trip|~37m in|South Locust Street
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
125.2 mi into trip|~2h 46m in|Marcola Road
Turn left onto Marcola Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
125.8 mi into trip|~2h 47m in|42nd Street
Turn left onto 42nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
130.1 mi into trip|~2h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Roseburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 South: Roseburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.05 one way
$112.11 round trip
$5.12/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.43
$59.46
$118.92
premium
$5.67
$62.17
$124.34
diesel
$6.28
$68.76
$137.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83.5
1
$29.22
$13.36
Efficient EV
69.6
0
$24.35
$11.13
EV Truck/SUV
111.3
1
$38.96
$17.81
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 20, 2026
Origin
Terrebonne, OR
Late night
in Terrebonne on Thursday
Local time
3:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
W 2 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bandon, OR
Late night
in Bandon on Thursday
Local time
3:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Cloudy
NE 3 mph4% 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
9 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
6h 12m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 28% of this drive is on highways, with the longest stretch of continuous highway travel being 73.8 miles on I 5. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to surface roads, including McKenzie Highway and Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway. Expect a significant portion of the drive to be on two-lane roads, offering a more rural driving experience. The change from faster highway speeds to surface road conditions will be noticeable as you progress.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.8 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 278.3 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 0.3 miles (US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (South Locust Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 125.2 miles (Marcola Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,493 ft13 ft
Total Climb
1,031 ft
Total Descent
3,884 ft
Highest Point
3,493 ft
~39.8 mi in
Elevation Range
3,481 ft
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 Terrebonne, OR to Bandon, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Coos Bay along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 12m. Total distance: 278.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 12m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.8 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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.
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 Bandon, 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. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (South Locust Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 125.2 miles (Marcola Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bandon, OR before the return drive.
