How far is Bend, OR from Elgin, OR?
The driving distance from Bend, OR to Elgin, OR is about 313.1 miles (503.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 49m 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 24m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bend and Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend and Elgin.
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Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue
132 m · 28 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
1793 ft · 1 min · Northwest Bond Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Wall Street
2409 ft · 2 min · Northwest Wall Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue
113 m · 11 sec · Northwest Revere Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Revere Avenue
112 m · 16 sec · Northeast Revere Avenue
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Take the ramp right
859 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Bend Parkway
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
38.2 mi · 53 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Continue on 5th Street
1.4 km · 3 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 6th Street
1259 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 6th Street
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
24.6 mi · 29 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Turn straight onto Sherman Highway
12.3 mi · 17 min · Sherman Highway
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Continue on E Street
2151 ft · 53 sec · E Street
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Continue on Sherman Highway
55.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Sherman Highway
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Take the exit right
1357 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
62.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
94.3 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1156 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Island Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Island Avenue
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Continue on West 1st Street
1821 ft · 38 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto North McAlister Road
1489 ft · 25 sec · North McAlister Road
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Turn straight onto Wallowa Lake Highway
9.3 mi · 14 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on Ruckman Avenue
2463 ft · 42 sec · Ruckman Avenue
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on State Highway 82
1873 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on South 8th Avenue
2689 ft · 51 sec · South 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Division Street
8 m · 1 sec · Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bend and Elgin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Old Oregon Trail Highway
Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
94.3 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Bend and Chance Light Rain near Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bend to Elgin?
The road trip is about 313.1 miles (503.9 km) and usually takes 06h 24m 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?
Rufus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.4 miles from Bend and 156.8 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 116.7 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 $54.71 one way or $109.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Bend and Chance Light Rain near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Rufus
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 Rufus.
Wishram
The Dalles, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 196.38 mi (316.05 km).
#1 Bend
The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.
| Population | 101,886 |
| Coordinates | 44.0581700, -121.3153100 |
| Altitude | 1106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elgin
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,801 |
| Coordinates | 45.5648600, -117.9174300 |
| Altitude | 815 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elgin (-117.91743, 45.56486)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $54.71 | $109.42 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $58.98 | $117.97 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $61.50 | $123.01 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $70.34 | $140.69 |
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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