How far is Bend, OR from Jefferson, OR?

The driving distance from Bend, OR to Jefferson, OR is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.84 mi
03h 02m
Flight
95.36 mi
153.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.36 mi
Kilometers
153.46 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.84 mi
Kilometers
210.56 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson
Sat, May 2, 1:17 PM PDT
Return by in Bend
Sat, May 2, 4:19 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bend
2026-05-02T10:15
Arrive Jefferson
Sat, May 2, 1:17 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:56 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
Idanha
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Bend
65.3 mi
01h 31m
To Jefferson
65.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph N
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue

    132 m · 28 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street

    1793 ft · 1 min · Northwest Bond Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest Wall Street

    2409 ft · 2 min · Northwest Wall Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue

    113 m · 11 sec · Northwest Revere Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Revere Avenue

    112 m · 18 sec · Northeast Revere Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast Division Street

    3116 ft · 1 min · Northeast Division Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Division Street

    676 ft · 16 sec · Division Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    1.3 km · 59 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway

    41 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    2082 ft · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway

    40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway

    35 m · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway

    38 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    15 mi · 19 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Locust Street

    21 m · 1 sec · South Locust Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South Locust Street

    2557 ft · 56 sec · South Locust Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Barclay Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Barclay Drive

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Santiam Highway

    5 m · 1 sec · Santiam Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Santiam Highway

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Santiam Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on North Santiam Highway

    51.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · North Santiam Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Northeast Santiam Boulevard

    2597 ft · 34 sec · Northeast Santiam Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Northwest Santiam Boulevard

    1 km · 44 sec · Northwest Santiam Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on North Santiam Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · North Santiam Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Fern Ridge Road Southeast

    1.5 km · 1 min · Fern Ridge Road Southeast

  28. 28

    Continue on Shaff Road Southeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Shaff Road Southeast

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Wilco Road Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Wilco Road Southeast

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1076 ft · 18 sec · West Washington Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Stayton Road Southeast

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Stayton Road Southeast

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Marion Road Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Marion Road Southeast

  33. 33

    Continue on Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast

  34. 34

    Continue on North Avenue

    849 ft · 20 sec · North Avenue

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street

    1658 ft · 47 sec · North 2nd Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
0 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Santiam Highway
66.3 mi · 51%
Santiam Highway
25.1 mi · 19%
McKenzie-Bend Highway
19 mi · 15%
Stayton Road Southeast
7.12 mi · 5%
Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast
3.53 mi · 3%
Marion Road Southeast
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Santiam Highway

Keep slight right to continue on North Santiam Highway

51.1 mi · 01h 15m

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
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
95.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Idanha
01h 31m from Bend
Leave By
10:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bend and Mostly Sunny near Jefferson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Idanha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Bend and 65.5 miles from Jefferson.

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

The direct path is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.87 one way or $45.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bend and Mostly Sunny near Jefferson.

Stop Ideas Near Idanha

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

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

BUS

Sisters, OR

62 mi away
310 East Cascade Avenue
RAIL

Salem station

79 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

80 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Albany station

81 mi away
110 10th Ave SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 95.36 mi (153.46 km).

Bend

#1 Bend

The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.

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

#2 Jefferson

City in Marion County, Texas, USA

Population3,386
Coordinates44.7195700, -123.0103700
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Bend (-121.31531, 44.05817)
End: Jefferson (-123.01037, 44.71957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.48 L · about $22.87
Round trip
$45.75
9.24 gal · 34.96 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $22.87 $45.75
Mid-grade $5.34 $24.66 $49.32
Premium $5.57 $25.71 $51.43
Diesel $6.37 $29.41 $58.82

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bend and Jefferson. The current time is 10:15:05.

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.