How far is Bend, OR from Sutherlin, OR?

The driving distance from Bend, OR to Sutherlin, OR is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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
184.58 mi
03h 58m
Flight
109.89 mi
176.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.89 mi
Kilometers
176.85 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.58 mi
Kilometers
297.06 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 Sutherlin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM PDT
Return by in Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bend
2026-04-22T22:44
Arrive Sutherlin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM 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
9:59 AM to 11:59 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
9:02 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
Unity
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Bend
92.2 mi
01h 59m
To Sutherlin
92.4 mi
01h 59m

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
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Santiam Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Santiam Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway

    19.8 mi · 22 min · Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on McKenzie Highway

    42.1 mi · 57 min · McKenzie Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Camp Creek Road

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Camp Creek Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Marcola Road

    1 km · 1 min · Marcola Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 42nd Street

    1880 ft · 37 sec · 42nd Street

  29. 29

    Take the ramp right toward OR 126 West: Eugene

    1600 ft · 39 sec · 42nd Street Connection #3

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight left toward I 5 South: Roseburg

    2995 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    53 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99: Oakland

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    71 m · 10 sec · East Central Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
2 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
53.6 mi · 29%
McKenzie Highway
42.1 mi · 23%
Santiam Highway
28.4 mi · 15%
Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
19.8 mi · 11%
McKenzie-Bend Highway
19 mi · 10%
Camp Creek Road
8.41 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

53 mi · 01h 02m

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 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.7 mi
109.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unity
01h 59m from Bend
Leave By
9:02 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bend and Light Rain near Sutherlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 184.6 miles (297.1 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?

Unity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from Bend and 92.4 miles from Sutherlin.

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

The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.7 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 9:02 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.23 one way or $64.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Unity

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

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

BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Eugene, OR

28 mi away
987 Pearl Street
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

29 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

79 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Sutherlin. Straight-line distance: 109.89 mi (176.85 km).

Bend

#1 Bend

The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.

Population101,886
Coordinates44.0581700, -121.3153100
Altitude1106
CountryUnited States
Sutherlin

#2 Sutherlin

City in Oregon, USA

Population8,227
Coordinates43.3901200, -123.3125800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Bend (-121.31531, 44.05817)
End: Sutherlin (-123.31258, 43.39012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.51 gal
24.66 L · about $32.23
Round trip
$64.46
13.02 gal · 49.32 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.7 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $32.23 $64.46
Mid-grade $5.34 $34.75 $69.50
Premium $5.57 $36.23 $72.47
Diesel $6.37 $41.44 $82.89

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 Sutherlin. The current time is 22:44:56.

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.