How far is Bend, OR from Phoenix, OR?
The driving distance from Bend, OR to Phoenix, OR is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bend and Phoenix.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend and Phoenix.
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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
71.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 138
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 138
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Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Diamond Lake Highway
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Continue on North Umpqua Highway
3 mi · 5 min · North Umpqua Highway
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Turn left onto Diamond Lake Highway
23.8 mi · 35 min · Diamond Lake Highway
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Continue on Crater Lake Highway
49.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn right onto Rogue Valley Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Rogue Valley Expressway
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Continue on Crater Lake Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Take the ramp sharp left
1880 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Phoenix
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto North Phoenix Road
1455 ft · 39 sec · North Phoenix Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1840 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
91 m · 14 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
22 m · 3 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bend and Phoenix.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
The Dalles-California Highway
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
71.1 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Bend and Sunny near Phoenix.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bend to Phoenix?
The road trip is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Chiloquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Bend and 88.9 miles from Phoenix.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 8:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.04 one way or $62.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Bend and Sunny near Phoenix.
Stop Ideas Near Chiloquin
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 Chiloquin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 144.59 mi (232.69 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 Phoenix
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 4,678 |
| Coordinates | 42.2754100, -122.8180900 |
| Altitude | 460 |
| Country | United States |
End: Phoenix (-122.81809, 42.27541)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $31.04 | $62.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $33.47 | $66.94 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $34.90 | $69.80 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $39.91 | $79.83 |
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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