How far is Bend, OR from Lincoln City, OR?

The driving distance from Bend, OR to Lincoln City, OR is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147 miles (236.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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
190.46 mi
04h 25m
Flight
146.96 mi
236.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.96 mi
Kilometers
236.51 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.46 mi
Kilometers
306.51 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM PDT
Return by in Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bend
2026-04-22T19:43
Arrive Lincoln City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 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
Gates
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Bend
95.1 mi
02h 12m
To Lincoln City
95.4 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bend and Lincoln City.

  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

    28.5 mi · 34 min · North Santiam Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Mission Street Southeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mission Street Southeast

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto OR 22

    1392 ft · 42 sec

  29. 29

    Take the exit left toward Bellevue Street Southeast

    1469 ft · 44 sec · Bellevue Street Southeast

  30. 30

    Continue on Pringle Parkway Southeast

    1570 ft · 47 sec · Pringle Parkway Southeast

  31. 31

    Continue on Ferry Street Southeast

    2051 ft · 1 min · Ferry Street Southeast

  32. 32

    Continue on Front Street Northeast

    1286 ft · 35 sec · Front Street Northeast

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Marion Street Bridge

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  34. 34

    Continue on Salem-Willamina Highway

    20.8 mi · 25 min · Salem-Willamina Highway

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Salmon River Highway

    26.6 mi · 38 min · Salmon River Highway

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    2804 ft · 1 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway

    4.5 mi · 10 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Southwest Fleet Avenue

    1819 ft · 51 sec · Southwest Fleet Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Fleet Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
2 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Santiam Highway
79.6 mi · 42%
Salmon River Highway
27.1 mi · 14%
Santiam Highway
25.1 mi · 13%
Salem-Willamina Highway
20.8 mi · 11%
McKenzie-Bend Highway
19 mi · 10%
Marion Street Bridge
5.62 mi · 3%
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
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
147 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gates
02h 12m from Bend
Leave By
8:08 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bend and Light Rain near Lincoln City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bend to Lincoln City?

The road trip is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Gates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Bend and 95.4 miles from Lincoln City.

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

The direct path is about 147 miles (236.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 8:08 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.27 one way or $66.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bend and Light Rain near Lincoln City.

Stop Ideas Near Gates

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

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

RAIL

Salem station

52 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Albany station

56 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Woodburn, OR

57 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

69 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Lincoln City. Straight-line distance: 146.96 mi (236.51 km).

Bend

#1 Bend

The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.

Population101,886
Coordinates44.0581700, -121.3153100
Altitude1106
CountryUnited States
Lincoln City

#2 Lincoln City

City in Oregon, USA

Population9,170
Coordinates44.9581600, -124.0178900
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Bend (-121.31531, 44.05817)
End: Lincoln City (-124.01789, 44.95816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.44 L · about $33.27
Round trip
$66.54
13.44 gal · 50.88 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $33.27 $66.54
Mid-grade $5.34 $35.87 $71.74
Premium $5.57 $37.40 $74.81
Diesel $6.37 $42.78 $85.56

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bend and Lincoln City. The current time is 19:43:32.

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.