How far is Oakridge, OR from Bend, OR?
The driving distance from Oakridge, OR to Bend, OR is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakridge and Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakridge and Bend.
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Start on Commercial Street
1671 ft · 58 sec · Commercial Street
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Turn right onto Beech Street
1060 ft · 37 sec · Beech Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hills Street
1843 ft · 1 min · Hills Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 58
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 58
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Continue on State Highway 58
32.9 mi · 45 min · State Highway 58
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Continue on Williamette Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Williamette Highway
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Turn left onto Crescent Cutoff Road
12 mi · 18 min · Crescent Cutoff Road
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Turn left
46.5 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Bend, Mount Bachelor
961 ft · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Scott Street
73 m · 6 sec · Southeast Scott Street
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Continue on Northwest Colorado Avenue
1224 ft · 34 sec · Northwest Colorado Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest Sisemore Street
1462 ft · 55 sec · Northwest Sisemore Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
1322 ft · 1 min · 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 Oakridge and Bend.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oakridge and Sunny near Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakridge to Bend?
The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 48.7 miles from Oakridge and 48.8 miles from Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 2:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.03 one way or $34.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakridge and Sunny near Bend.
Stop Ideas Near La Pine
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 La Pine.
La Pine, Oregon
Sunriver, Oregon
Hawthorne Intermodal Center
Bend, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakridge and Bend. Straight-line distance: 61 mi (98.17 km).
#1 Oakridge
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 3,384 |
| Coordinates | 43.7465100, -122.4617200 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $18.36 | $36.73 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $19.15 | $38.29 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $21.90 | $43.80 |
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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