How far is Gold Beach, OR from Bend, OR?
The driving distance from Gold Beach, OR to Bend, OR is about 315.1 miles (507.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gold Beach and Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gold Beach and Bend.
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Start on 8th Street
67 m · 13 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Ellensburg Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Ellensburg Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
25.7 mi · 32 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Chetco Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chetco Avenue
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Turn left onto Pacific Avenue
2083 ft · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1143 ft · 30 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Chetco Avenue
2019 ft · 51 sec · 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 Gold Beach and Bend.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Rain leaving Gold Beach and 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 Gold Beach to Bend?
The road trip is about 315.1 miles (507.1 km) and usually takes 06h 08m 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?
Eagle Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157 miles from Gold Beach and 158.1 miles from Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.5 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 $55.06 one way or $110.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Gold Beach and Chance Light Rain near Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle Point
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 Eagle Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gold Beach and Bend. Straight-line distance: 193.53 mi (311.46 km).
#1 Gold Beach
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,346 |
| Coordinates | 42.4073300, -124.4217700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 507 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $55.06 | $110.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $59.36 | $118.72 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $61.89 | $123.79 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $70.79 | $141.58 |
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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