How far is Bend, OR from Oak Hills, OR?

The driving distance from Bend, OR to Oak Hills, OR is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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
178.28 mi
03h 58m
Flight
126.87 mi
204.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.87 mi
Kilometers
204.17 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.28 mi
Kilometers
286.92 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 1:22 PM PDT
Return by in Bend
Sat, Apr 18, 5:20 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bend
2026-04-18T09:24
Arrive Oak Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 1:22 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 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
Detroit
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Bend
89 mi
01h 59m
To Oak Hills
89.2 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bend and Oak Hills.

  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

    27.8 mi · 33 min · North Santiam Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Portland

    38.2 mi · 45 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

    1.2 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West

    1.5 km · 2 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard

    1157 ft · 26 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    1527 ft · 43 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Northwest Bethany Boulevard

    2966 ft · 1 min · Northwest Bethany Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Northwest Telshire Drive

    60 m · 11 sec · Northwest Telshire Drive

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Northwest 159th Terrace

    52 m · 8 sec · Northwest 159th Terrace

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 159th Terrace

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
2 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Santiam Highway
78.9 mi · 44%
I 5 North
38.2 mi · 21%
Santiam Highway
25.1 mi · 14%
McKenzie-Bend Highway
19 mi · 11%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.74 mi · 4%
Northwest Sunset Highway
2.25 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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.4 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Detroit
01h 59m from Bend
Leave By
9:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Bend and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Oak Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bend to Oak Hills?

The road trip is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Detroit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Bend and 89.2 miles from Oak Hills.

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

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.14 one way or $62.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Bend and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Oak Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Detroit

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

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

BUS

Sisters, OR

69 mi away
310 East Cascade Avenue
RAIL

Salem station

73 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

74 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Albany station

76 mi away
110 10th Ave SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Oak Hills. Straight-line distance: 126.87 mi (204.17 km).

Bend

#1 Bend

The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.

Population101,886
Coordinates44.0581700, -121.3153100
Altitude1106
CountryUnited States
Oak Hills

#2 Oak Hills

Census-designated place in Washington County, Oregon, United States

Population11,333
Coordinates45.5412300, -122.8412100
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Bend (-121.31531, 44.05817)
End: Oak Hills (-122.84121, 45.54123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.81 L · about $31.14
Round trip
$62.28
12.58 gal · 47.62 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $31.14 $62.28
Mid-grade $5.34 $33.58 $67.15
Premium $5.57 $35.01 $70.02
Diesel $6.37 $40.04 $80.08

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bend and Oak Hills. The current time is 09:24:23.

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.