How far is Lowell, OR from Bend, OR?

The driving distance from Lowell, OR to Bend, OR is about 120 miles (193.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.05 mi
02h 19m
Flight
73.63 mi
118.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.63 mi
Kilometers
118.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.05 mi
Kilometers
193.2 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM PDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
La Pine
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Lowell
59.8 mi
01h 09m
To Bend
60.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    842 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Pioneer Street

    2418 ft · 1 min · South Pioneer Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jasper-Lowell Road

    1229 ft · 30 sec · Jasper-Lowell Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Westfir Road

    2480 ft · 48 sec · Westfir Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 58

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Highway 58

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 58

    3 mi · 6 min · Highway 58

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 58

    32.9 mi · 45 min · State Highway 58

  10. 10

    Continue on Williamette Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Williamette Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Crescent Cutoff Road

    12 mi · 18 min · Crescent Cutoff Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    46.5 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Bend, Mount Bachelor

    961 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Scott Street

    73 m · 6 sec · Southeast Scott Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest Colorado Avenue

    1224 ft · 34 sec · Northwest Colorado Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northwest Sisemore Street

    1462 ft · 55 sec · Northwest Sisemore Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northwest Franklin Avenue

    1322 ft · 1 min · Northwest Franklin Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 58
33.6 mi · 28%
Crescent Cutoff Road
12 mi · 10%
Highway 58
3.01 mi · 3%
Williamette Highway
2.89 mi · 2%
Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.27 mi · 1%
Westfir Road
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

46.5 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
73.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Pine
01h 09m from Lowell
Leave By
1:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Lowell and Slight 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 Lowell to Bend?

The road trip is about 120 miles (193.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

La Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Lowell and 60.2 miles from Bend.

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

The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.99 one way or $41.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Lowell and Slight Chance Light Rain near Bend.

Stop Ideas Near La Pine

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

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

BUS

La Pine, Oregon

1 mi away
16515 Reed Road
BUS

Sunriver, Oregon

21 mi away
One Center Drive
BUS

Hawthorne Intermodal Center

46 mi away
334 Hawthorne Avenue
BUS

Bend, OR

48 mi away
3075 North Business Highway 97

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Bend. Straight-line distance: 73.63 mi (118.49 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

City in Lane County, Oregon, United States

Population1,197
Coordinates43.9184600, -122.7836800
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Bend

#2 Bend

The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.

Population101,886
Coordinates44.0581700, -121.3153100
Altitude1106
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-122.783675, 43.918497)
End: Northwest Franklin Avenue (-121.315318, 44.058163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.04 L · about $20.99
Round trip
$41.98
8.48 gal · 32.08 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $20.99 $41.98
Mid-grade $5.34 $22.63 $45.27
Premium $5.57 $23.60 $47.20
Diesel $6.37 $26.99 $53.98

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 Lowell and Bend. The current time is 01:14:45.

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.