How far is Lebanon, OR from Bend, OR?
The driving distance from Lebanon, OR to Bend, OR is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lebanon and Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon and Bend.
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Start on South Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Santiam Highway
12.3 mi · 18 min · South Santiam Highway
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Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Santiam Highway
68.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min · 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 Lebanon 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.
Santiam Highway
Continue on Santiam Highway
68.5 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain leaving Lebanon 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 Lebanon to Bend?
The road trip is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Idanha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Lebanon and 54.7 miles from Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.11 one way or $38.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Lebanon 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 Lebanon and Bend. Straight-line distance: 85.37 mi (137.39 km).
#1 Lebanon
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 17,562 |
| Coordinates | 44.5365100, -122.9070300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $19.11 | $38.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $20.60 | $41.21 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $21.48 | $42.97 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
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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