How far is Bend, OR from Jacksonville, OR?

The driving distance from Bend, OR to Jacksonville, OR is about 177.1 miles (285 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.08 mi
04h 06m
Flight
146.47 mi
235.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.47 mi
Kilometers
235.72 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.08 mi
Kilometers
284.99 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sat, May 23, 11:00 PM PDT
Return by in Bend
Sun, May 24, 3:06 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bend
2026-05-23T18:53
Arrive Jacksonville
Sat, May 23, 11:00 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bend
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chiloquin
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Bend
88.5 mi
02h 03m
To Jacksonville
88.6 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NW
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Crater Lake Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Rogue Valley Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Rogue Valley Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Crater Lake Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Crater Lake Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Rossanley Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rossanley Drive

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rossanley Drive

    22 m · 2 sec · Rossanley Drive

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Rossanley Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rossanley Drive

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hanley Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hanley Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 238

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 238

  21. 21

    Continue on North 5th Street

    1 km · 2 min · North 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East F Street

    78 m · 12 sec · East F Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    1223 ft · 54 sec · North 4th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
The Dalles-California Highway
71.1 mi · 40%
Crater Lake Highway
50.7 mi · 29%
Diamond Lake Highway
23.8 mi · 13%
East Diamond Lake Highway
8.44 mi · 5%
State Highway 138
6.34 mi · 4%
Rogue Valley Expressway
4.37 mi · 2%
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

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.

Drive Time
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
146.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chiloquin
02h 03m from Bend
Leave By
8:46 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bend and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.1 miles (285 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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 88.5 miles from Bend and 88.6 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 8:46 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.94 one way or $61.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bend and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Chiloquin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chiloquin, 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 Chiloquin.

BUS

Klamath Falls, OR

33 mi away
5500 Running Y Road
RAIL

Klamath Falls station

40 mi away
1600 Oak Ave.
BUS

Crater Lake, OR

43 mi away
Rim Drive
RAIL

Chemult

71 mi away
Palmer/Kranz Street and Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 146.47 mi (235.72 km).

Bend

#1 Bend

The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.

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

#2 Jacksonville

City in Oregon, USA

Population2,865
Coordinates42.3134600, -122.9669900
Altitude477
CountryUnited States
Start: Bend (-121.31531, 44.05817)
End: Jacksonville (-122.96699, 42.31346)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.65 L · about $30.94
Round trip
$61.89
12.5 gal · 47.3 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $30.94 $61.89
Mid-grade $5.34 $33.36 $66.73
Premium $5.57 $34.79 $69.58
Diesel $6.37 $39.79 $79.57

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Bend and Jacksonville. The current time is 18:53:33.

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.