This 176-mile journey from Bend to Aloha, Oregon, will take approximately 3 hours and 56 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the North Santiam Highway and I-5, this drive is well-suited for a single day trip, with a modest fuel cost estimated around $35. The route offers a balance between highway speeds and more winding local roads as you navigate through the Pacific Coast region. With only one recommended stop, you can easily cover this distance without needing an overnight stay, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or transition.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88 miles from Bend, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Santiam Highway
78.9 mi
1h 47m
I 5
38.2 mi
45m
Santiam Highway
25.1 mi
31m
McKenzie-Bend Highway
19 mi
24m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
4.8 mi
6m
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
2.6 mi
5m
Northeast 3rd Street
1 mi
2m
East Barclay Drive
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
North Santiam Highway
— 78.9 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend, OR and Aloha, OR.
1
Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue
432 ft·27 sec·Northwest Franklin Avenue
2
Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Northwest Bond Street
3
Turn right onto Northwest Wall Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Northwest Wall Street
4
Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue
372 ft·10 sec·Northwest Revere Avenue
5
Continue on Northeast Revere Avenue
368 ft·17 sec·Northeast Revere Avenue
6
Turn left onto Northeast Division Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Northeast Division Street
7
Continue on Division Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·Division Street
8
Turn left onto US 20; US 97 Business
1.0 mi·2 min·Northeast 3rd Street
9
Turn slight right onto US 20; US 97 Business
0.8 mi·59 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
10
Enter roundabout onto US 20
133 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
11
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi·35 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
12
Enter roundabout onto US 20
130 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
13
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi·1 min·McKenzie-Bend Highway
14
Enter roundabout onto US 20
114 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
15
Continue on US 20
2.0 mi·2 min·McKenzie-Bend Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto US 20
123 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
17
Continue on US 20
15 mi·18 min·McKenzie-Bend Highway
18
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
70 ft·1 sec·South Locust Street
19
Continue on South Locust Street
0.5 mi·56 sec·South Locust Street
20
Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·East Barclay Drive
21
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
17 ft·0 sec·Santiam Highway
22
Continue on US 20; OR 126
25 mi·31 min·Santiam Highway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22
51 mi·1 hr 14 min·North Santiam Highway
24
Continue on OR 22
0.5 mi·33 sec·Northeast Santiam Boulevard
25
Continue on OR 22
0.6 mi·43 sec·Northwest Santiam Boulevard
26
Continue on OR 22
28 mi·32 min·North Santiam Highway
27
Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E
38 mi·45 min·I 5; OR 99E
Exit 1BToward I 5 North: PortlandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 292AToward OR 217: Tigard, BeavertonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Merge onto OR 217
4.8 mi·6 min·Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 2AToward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
Given the 3-hour and 56-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning is ideal to allow for a relaxed pace and potential brief stops. While only one stop is recommended, factoring in your personal need for breaks is key to a comfortable 176-mile trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when you're on the North Santiam Highway, as services might be less frequent than on major interstates. The $35 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always have a little extra buffer. This relatively short drive offers flexibility, so you can adjust your timing based on traffic or your desire to explore briefly along the way.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88 miles from Bend, OR, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 39 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aloha, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bend, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bend, OR
This is one driving day of about 176 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Bend, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North Santiam Highway for about 78.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 172.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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4 mi into trip|~9m in|US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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128.2 mi into trip|~2h 54m in|I 5; OR 99E
Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E toward I 5 North: Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 5 North: Portland
8
166.5 mi into trip|~3h 39m in
Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
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172 mi into trip|~3h 47m in
Take the exit toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
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172.2 mi into trip|~3h 47m in|OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.06 one way
$70.12 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$37.11
$74.21
premium
$5.59
$38.74
$77.48
diesel
$5.61
$38.86
$77.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.8
0
$18.48
$8.45
Efficient EV
44
0
$15.40
$7.04
EV Truck/SUV
70.4
0
$24.64
$11.26
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bend, OR
Late night
in Bend on Sunday
Local time
12:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Aloha, OR
Late night
in Aloha on Sunday
Local time
12:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' with a highway share of about 24%, meaning much of your time will be spent on more intricate, local roadways rather than continuous interstate travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 78.9 miles on the North Santiam Highway, offering a significant segment of consistent driving before transitions. This route isn't a monotonous interstate grind; instead, it provides a varied driving experience that keeps you engaged as you move from the open spaces of the Pacific Coast region towards your destination.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.9 mi on North Santiam Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 176 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 128.2 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bend, OR to Aloha, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Beaverton along the way.
Beaverton
166.5 mi in|~3h 39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 176 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78.9 miles on North Santiam Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Aloha, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 128.2 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Aloha, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
