How far is Brookings, OR from Bend, OR?
The driving distance from Brookings, OR to Bend, OR is about 286.2 miles (460.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookings and Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookings and Bend.
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Start on Hillside Avenue
23 m · 8 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Turn left onto Chetco Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Chetco Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Route 101
10.2 mi · 14 min · Route 101
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Turn left onto North Bank Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · North Bank Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Redwood Highway
72.6 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on Grants Pass Parkway
2.5 mi · 5 min · Grants Pass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1978 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99, OR 234: Gold Hill, Crater Lake
1238 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1031 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sams Valley Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Sams Valley Highway
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Dardanelles Street
119 m · 15 sec · Dardanelles Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1099 ft · 33 sec · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Sams Valley Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Sams Valley Highway
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Continue on State Highway 234
10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 234
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Turn left onto Crater Lake Highway
41.4 mi · 59 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn straight onto Diamond Lake Highway
23.8 mi · 35 min · Diamond Lake Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Umpqua Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Umpqua Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Umpqua Highway
66 m · 4 sec · North Umpqua Highway
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Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Diamond Lake Highway
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Continue on State Highway 138
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 138
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Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
71.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Continue on Bend Parkway
3 mi · 5 min · Bend Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Bend, Mount Bachelor
961 ft · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Scott Street
73 m · 6 sec · Southeast Scott Street
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Continue on Northwest Colorado Avenue
1224 ft · 34 sec · Northwest Colorado Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest Sisemore Street
1462 ft · 55 sec · Northwest Sisemore Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
1322 ft · 1 min · Northwest Franklin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookings and Bend.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Redwood Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Redwood Highway
72.6 mi · 01h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Brookings and Slight Chance Light Rain near Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookings to Bend?
The road trip is about 286.2 miles (460.6 km) and usually takes 05h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shady Cove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.9 miles from Brookings and 143.3 miles from Bend.
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 82.1 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.01 one way or $100.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Brookings and Slight Chance Light Rain near Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Shady Cove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shady Cove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookings and Bend. Straight-line distance: 204.1 mi (328.46 km).
#1 Brookings
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 6,561 |
| Coordinates | 42.0526100, -124.2839800 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bend
The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.
| Population | 101,886 |
| Coordinates | 44.0581700, -121.3153100 |
| Altitude | 1106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northwest Franklin Avenue (-121.315318, 44.058163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $50.01 | $100.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $53.91 | $107.83 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $56.22 | $112.43 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $64.30 | $128.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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