How far is Bend, OR from La Pine, OR?
The driving distance from Bend, OR to La Pine, OR is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Oregon
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bend and La Pine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend and La Pine.
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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
25.9 mi · 32 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · The Dalles-California Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bend and La Pine.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
The Dalles-California Highway
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
25.9 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Bend and Sunny near La Pine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bend to La Pine?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Deschutes River Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Bend and 14.9 miles from La Pine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bend and Sunny near La Pine.
Stop Ideas Near Deschutes River Woods
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 Deschutes River Woods.
Hawthorne Intermodal Center
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Sunriver, Oregon
Redmond, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bend and La Pine. Straight-line distance: 28.39 mi (45.69 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 La Pine
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,960 |
| Coordinates | 43.6704000, -121.5036400 |
| Altitude | 1291 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Pine (-121.50364, 43.6704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
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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