How far is Shady Cove, OR from Bend, OR?
The driving distance from Shady Cove, OR to Bend, OR is about 152 miles (244.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shady Cove and Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shady Cove and Bend.
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Start on Indian Creek Road
40 m · 7 sec · Indian Creek Road
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Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway
35.3 mi · 50 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn straight onto Diamond Lake Highway
23.8 mi · 35 min · Diamond Lake Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Umpqua Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Umpqua Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Umpqua Highway
66 m · 4 sec · North Umpqua Highway
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Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Diamond Lake Highway
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Continue on State Highway 138
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 138
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Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
71.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Continue on Bend Parkway
3 mi · 5 min · Bend Parkway
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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 Shady Cove 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.
The Dalles-California Highway
Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
71.2 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Shady Cove and Sunny near Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shady Cove to Bend?
The road trip is about 152 miles (244.7 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Chiloquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Shady Cove and 76.1 miles from Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 12:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.59 one way or $53.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shady Cove and Sunny near Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Chiloquin
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 Chiloquin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shady Cove and Bend. Straight-line distance: 125.15 mi (201.41 km).
#1 Shady Cove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 3,119 |
| Coordinates | 42.6106800, -122.8125400 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| 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: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $26.59 | $53.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $28.67 | $57.33 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $29.89 | $59.78 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $34.19 | $68.37 |
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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