How far is Bend, OR from Brookings, OR?

The driving distance from Bend, OR to Brookings, OR is about 287.4 miles (462.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
287.39 mi
06h 38m
Flight
204.1 mi
328.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.1 mi
Kilometers
328.46 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.39 mi
Kilometers
462.51 km
Drive Time
06h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookings
Wed, Apr 15, 10:54 PM PDT
Return by in Bend
Thu, Apr 16, 5:32 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bend
2026-04-15T16:16
Arrive Brookings
Wed, Apr 15, 10:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:38 PM to 2:08 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bend
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shady Cove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Bend
143.6 mi
03h 19m
To Brookings
143.8 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
Brookings Weather
OR
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Wednesday
Using Harbor as the closest live forecast in the Curry County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
13 to 26 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bend and Brookings.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bend and Brookings.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue

    132 m · 28 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street

    112 m · 18 sec · Northwest Bond Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest Minnesota Avenue

    121 m · 19 sec · Northwest Minnesota Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northwest Lava Road

    119 m · 19 sec · Northwest Lava Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northwest Oregon Avenue

    38 m · 5 sec · Northwest Oregon Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest Hawthorne Avenue

    835 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Hawthorne Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bend Parkway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Bend Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on The Dalles-California Highway

    71.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min · The Dalles-California Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 138

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 138

  10. 10

    Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway

    8.4 mi · 12 min · East Diamond Lake Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Umpqua Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · North Umpqua Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Diamond Lake Highway

    23.8 mi · 35 min · Diamond Lake Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Crater Lake Highway

    41.4 mi · 59 min · Crater Lake Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 234

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 234

  15. 15

    Continue on Sams Valley Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Sams Valley Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    1099 ft · 38 sec · 4th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dardanelles Street

    119 m · 18 sec · Dardanelles Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    2088 ft · 57 sec · 2nd Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Access Road

    1364 ft · 36 sec · Access Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward Highway #271AA - Sams Valley Highway Spur Connection

    958 ft · 23 sec · Highway #271AA - Sams Valley Highway Spur Connection

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City

    1356 ft · 29 sec · Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1

  23. 23

    Continue on Grants Pass Parkway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Grants Pass Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on Redwood Highway

    27 mi · 39 min · Redwood Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Laurel Road

    2171 ft · 1 min · Laurel Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Old Stage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Old Stage Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Caves Highway

    1845 ft · 53 sec · Caves Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Redwood Highway

    44.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Redwood Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Bank Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · North Bank Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 101

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Route 101

  31. 31

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Chetco Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Chetco Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · Hillside Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hillside Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bend and Brookings.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
71.5 mi · 25%
The Dalles-California Highway
71.1 mi · 25%
Crater Lake Highway
41.4 mi · 14%
Diamond Lake Highway
23.8 mi · 8%
Highway #271AA - Sams Valley Highway Spur Connec
14.6 mi · 5%
State Highway 234
10.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

The Dalles-California Highway

Continue on The Dalles-California Highway

71.1 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.3 mi
204.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shady Cove
03h 19m from Bend
Leave By
10:44 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow leaving Bend and Rain near Brookings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bend to Brookings?

The road trip is about 287.4 miles (462.5 km) and usually takes 06h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shady Cove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.6 miles from Bend and 143.8 miles from Brookings.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.20 one way or $100.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around Bend and Rain near Brookings.

Stop Ideas Near Shady Cove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shady Cove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shady Cove.

BUS

White City, Oregon

17 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

28 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

Medford, Oregon

32 mi away
200 South Front Street
BUS

Grants Pass, OR

44 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Brookings. Straight-line distance: 204.1 mi (328.46 km).

Bend

#1 Bend

The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.

Population101,886
Coordinates44.0581700, -121.3153100
Altitude1106
CountryUnited States
Brookings

#2 Brookings

City in Oregon, USA

Population6,561
Coordinates42.0526100, -124.2839800
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Bend (-121.31531, 44.05817)
End: Brookings (-124.28398, 42.05261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.14 gal
38.39 L · about $50.20
Round trip
$100.41
20.28 gal · 76.78 L
Estimated CO2
90.1 kg one way
Round trip: 180.2 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $50.20 $100.41
Mid-grade $5.34 $54.13 $108.25
Premium $5.57 $56.44 $112.88
Diesel $6.37 $64.55 $129.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bend and Brookings. The current time is 16:16:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.