How far is Bend, OR from Gold Hill, OR?
The driving distance from Bend, OR to Gold Hill, OR is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.3 miles (229 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bend and Gold Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend and Gold Hill.
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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
112 m · 18 sec · Northwest Bond Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Minnesota Avenue
121 m · 19 sec · Northwest Minnesota Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Lava Road
119 m · 19 sec · Northwest Lava Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Oregon Avenue
38 m · 5 sec · Northwest Oregon Avenue
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Continue on Northwest Hawthorne Avenue
835 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Hawthorne Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bend Parkway
3.4 mi · 6 min · Bend Parkway
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
71.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 138
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 138
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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 North Umpqua Highway
3 mi · 5 min · North Umpqua Highway
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Turn left onto Diamond Lake Highway
23.8 mi · 35 min · Diamond Lake Highway
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Continue on Crater Lake Highway
41.4 mi · 59 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 234
10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 234
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Continue on Sams Valley Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Sams Valley Highway
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1099 ft · 38 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Dardanelles Street
119 m · 16 sec · Dardanelles Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
134 m · 17 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right
57 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bend and Gold Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Bend and Mostly Cloudy near Gold Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bend to Gold Hill?
The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Chiloquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Bend and 86.6 miles from Gold Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.3 miles (229 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 9:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.25 one way or $60.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bend and Mostly Cloudy near Gold Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Chiloquin
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 Chiloquin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Gold Hill. Straight-line distance: 142.31 mi (229.03 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 Gold Hill
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,297 |
| Coordinates | 42.4317900, -123.0506000 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gold Hill (-123.0506, 42.43179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $30.25 | $60.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $32.62 | $65.23 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $34.01 | $68.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $38.90 | $77.79 |
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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