How far is Dallas, OR from Bend, OR?
The driving distance from Dallas, OR to Bend, OR is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Bend.
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Start on Southwest Washington Street
26 m · 4 sec · Southwest Washington Street
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Continue on Southeast Washington Street
109 m · 11 sec · Southeast Washington Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Jefferson Street
2327 ft · 39 sec · Southeast Jefferson Street
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Continue on Main Street
1567 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Ellendale Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · East Ellendale Avenue
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Continue on Ellendale Road
2629 ft · 44 sec · Ellendale Road
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Take the ramp straight toward OR 22 East: Salem
1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Salem-Willamina Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Salem-Willamina Highway
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Continue on Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
4.9 mi · 7 min · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Center Street Bridge
2678 ft · 1 min · Center Street Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Albany
1040 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Front Street Northeast
134 m · 13 sec · Front Street Northeast
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Continue on Front Street Southeast
704 ft · 17 sec · Front Street Southeast
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Continue on Trade Street Southeast
1585 ft · 52 sec · Trade Street Southeast
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Continue on Pringle Parkway Southeast
1299 ft · 39 sec · Pringle Parkway Southeast
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Continue on Bellevue Street Southeast
1443 ft · 45 sec · Bellevue Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 12th Street Southeast
2.1 mi · 4 min · 12th Street Southeast
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Continue on North Santiam Highway
28.5 mi · 34 min · North Santiam Highway
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Continue on Northwest Santiam Boulevard
1 km · 44 sec · Northwest Santiam Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Santiam Boulevard
2597 ft · 34 sec · Northeast Santiam Boulevard
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Continue on North Santiam Highway
76.2 mi · 1 hr 46 min · North Santiam Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Barclay Drive
69 m · 3 sec · West Barclay Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · West Barclay Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Locust Street
2552 ft · 51 sec · North Locust Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
76 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
15 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2 mi · 3 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
39 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2131 ft · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
36 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.3 km · 58 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Turn straight onto Northeast 3rd Street
134 m · 13 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Empire Avenue
821 ft · 21 sec · Empire Avenue
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Take the exit right
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bend Parkway
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Turn right onto Northwest Lafayette Avenue
954 ft · 46 sec · Northwest Lafayette Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Wall Street
1848 ft · 1 min · Northwest Wall Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
16 m · 2 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Bend.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Santiam Highway
Continue on North Santiam Highway
76.2 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Light Rain leaving Dallas and Chance Light Rain near Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Bend?
The road trip is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Idanha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Dallas and 73.4 miles from Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 10:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.65 one way or $51.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Dallas and Chance Light Rain near Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Idanha
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 Idanha.
Sisters, OR
Salem station
Woodburn, OR
Albany station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Bend. Straight-line distance: 115.21 mi (185.42 km).
#1 Dallas
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 17,331 |
| Coordinates | 44.9192800, -123.3170500 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bend
The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.
| Population | 101,886 |
| Coordinates | 44.0581700, -121.3153100 |
| Altitude | 1106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northwest Franklin Avenue (-121.315318, 44.058163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $25.65 | $51.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $27.65 | $55.30 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $28.83 | $57.66 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $32.98 | $65.95 |
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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