How far is Oak Hills, OR from Bend, OR?

The driving distance from Oak Hills, OR to Bend, OR is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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
178.22 mi
03h 32m
Flight
126.87 mi
204.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.87 mi
Kilometers
204.17 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.22 mi
Kilometers
286.81 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bend
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 AM PDT
Return by in Oak Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 2:59 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Hills
2026-04-18T07:55
Arrive Bend
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Hills
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Detroit
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Oak Hills
89 mi
01h 46m
To Bend
89.2 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SSE
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hills and Bend.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest 159th Terrace

    52 m · 13 sec · Northwest 159th Terrace

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Telshire Drive

    60 m · 10 sec · Northwest Telshire Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest Bethany Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Northwest Bethany Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 26 East

    2667 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem

    1574 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem

    2536 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    37.6 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend

    1153 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    630 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Santiam Highway

    28.2 mi · 33 min · North Santiam Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest Santiam Boulevard

    1 km · 44 sec · Northwest Santiam Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Northeast Santiam Boulevard

    2597 ft · 34 sec · Northeast Santiam Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on North Santiam Highway

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 46 min · North Santiam Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Barclay Drive

    69 m · 3 sec · West Barclay Drive

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto West Barclay Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Barclay Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Locust Street

    2552 ft · 51 sec · North Locust Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    76 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    15 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway

    40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway

    39 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway

    40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    2131 ft · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    1.3 km · 58 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Northeast 3rd Street

    134 m · 13 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Empire Avenue

    821 ft · 21 sec · Empire Avenue

  31. 31

    Take the exit right

    1333 ft · 33 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bend Parkway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Northwest Lafayette Avenue

    954 ft · 46 sec · Northwest Lafayette Avenue

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Wall Street

    1848 ft · 1 min · Northwest Wall Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Northwest Franklin Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
21
4 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Santiam Highway
104 mi · 59%
I 5 South
38.1 mi · 21%
North Locust Street
15.5 mi · 9%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.85 mi · 4%
McKenzie-Bend Highway
4.04 mi · 2%
Northwest Sunset Highway
2.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Detroit
01h 46m from Oak Hills
Leave By
9:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Oak Hills and Partly Sunny then 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 Oak Hills to Bend?

The road trip is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Detroit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Oak Hills and 89.2 miles from Bend.

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

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 9:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.14 one way or $62.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Oak Hills and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Detroit

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

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

BUS

Sisters, OR

69 mi away
310 East Cascade Avenue
RAIL

Salem station

73 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

74 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Albany station

76 mi away
110 10th Ave SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Hills and Bend. Straight-line distance: 126.87 mi (204.17 km).

Oak Hills

#1 Oak Hills

Census-designated place in Washington County, Oregon, United States

Population11,333
Coordinates45.5412300, -122.8412100
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Bend

#2 Bend

The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.

Population101,886
Coordinates44.0581700, -121.3153100
Altitude1106
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwest 159th Terrace (-122.841068, 45.541195)
End: Northwest Franklin Avenue (-121.315318, 44.058163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
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.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.81 L · about $31.14
Round trip
$62.28
12.58 gal · 47.62 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $31.14 $62.28
Mid-grade $5.34 $33.58 $67.15
Premium $5.57 $35.01 $70.02
Diesel $6.37 $40.04 $80.08

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Hills and Bend. The current time is 07:55:23.

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.