How far is Bend, OR from Lents, OR?

The driving distance from Bend, OR to Lents, OR is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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
153.12 mi
03h 48m
Flight
115.84 mi
186.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.84 mi
Kilometers
186.43 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.12 mi
Kilometers
246.43 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lents
Thu, Oct 15, 3:28 PM PDT
Return by in Bend
Thu, Oct 15, 7:17 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bend
2026-10-15T11:39
Arrive Lents
Thu, Oct 15, 3:28 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 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
Warm Springs
OR

City in Meriwether County, Georgia, United States

From Bend
76.4 mi
01h 54m
To Lents
76.7 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 16 sec · Northeast Revere Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    859 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Bend Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on The Dalles-California Highway

    38.2 mi · 53 min · The Dalles-California Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on 5th Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · 5th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway

    13.3 mi · 20 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Warm Springs Highway

    46.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Mount Hood Highway

    30.6 mi · 44 min · Mount Hood Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Proctor Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Proctor Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Mount Hood Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mount Hood Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southeast Orient Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Orient Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southeast Compton Road

    3278 ft · 1 min · Southeast Compton Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Southeast Highway 212

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Southeast Highway 212

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    136 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    58 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Southeast 257th Avenue

    746 ft · 21 sec · Southeast 257th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Southeast Hoffmeister Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Hoffmeister Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Southeast 222nd Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 222nd Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Southeast Tillstrom Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Southeast Tillstrom Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Southeast Foster Road

    5.2 mi · 11 min · Southeast Foster Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Foster Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warm Springs Highway
46.7 mi · 31%
The Dalles-California Highway
38.2 mi · 25%
Mount Hood Highway
32.3 mi · 21%
Northwest Warm Springs Highway
13.3 mi · 9%
Southeast Foster Road
5.21 mi · 3%
Bend Parkway
3.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Warm Springs Highway

Continue on Warm Springs Highway

46.7 mi · 01h 04m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warm Springs
01h 54m from Bend
Leave By
9:22 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Bend and Mostly Sunny near Lents.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Warm Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Bend and 76.7 miles from Lents.

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

The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 9:22 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.94 one way or $53.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Bend and Mostly Sunny near Lents.

Stop Ideas Near Warm Springs

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

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

BUS

Redmond Airport, Oregon

57 mi away
2300 Redmond Airport Way
BUS

Sisters, OR

57 mi away
310 East Cascade Avenue
BUS

Redmond, Oregon

58 mi away
2456 South Highway 97
BUS

Bend, OR

76 mi away
3075 North Business Highway 97

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Lents. Straight-line distance: 115.84 mi (186.43 km).

Bend

#1 Bend

The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.

Population101,886
Coordinates44.0581700, -121.3153100
Altitude1106
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lents

Situated within the Johnson Creek watershed in southeastern Portland, Oregon, this neighborhood lies at an elevation of approximately 213 feet in Multnomah County.

Population0
Coordinates45.4798400, -122.5673100
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Bend (-121.31531, 44.05817)
End: Lents (-122.56731, 45.47984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.45 L · about $26.94
Round trip
$53.87
10.8 gal · 40.9 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.99 $26.94 $53.87
Mid-grade $5.25 $28.35 $56.70
Premium $5.56 $30.00 $60.00
Diesel $6.75 $36.42 $72.85

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bend and Lents. The current time is 11:39:57.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.