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Trip from Bend, OR to Dallas, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 24m

Distance

147 mi

237 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 12m ★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bend, OR, OR

Bend, OR

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city in the state of Texas, United States

Dallas, OR

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Bend to Dallas, Oregon, covers 147 miles of Pacific Coast regional terrain in approximately 3 hours and 24 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stop. Budgeting around $29 for fuel will keep you moving along the McKenzie-Bend Highway, Santiam Highway, and North Santiam Highway. Because you are staying within the same region, the transition between these two Oregon hubs is seamless and straightforward. It is a practical, efficient route for travelers looking to navigate between these two points with minimal fuss. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, the trip is manageable and predictable.

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

73.5 miles from Bend, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Santiam Highway 79.6 mi 1h 48m
Santiam Highway 25.1 mi 31m
McKenzie-Bend Highway 19 mi 24m
OR 22 5.9 mi 8m
Salem-Willamina Highway 4.3 mi 5m
East Ellendale Avenue 3.2 mi 4m
Mission Street Southeast 1.7 mi 3m
Northeast 3rd Street 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: North Santiam Highway — 79.6 mi, about 1h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bend, OR and Dallas, 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

29 mi · 34 min · North Santiam Highway
27

Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus

1.7 mi · 3 min · Mission Street Southeast
28

Turn slight right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus

0.3 mi · 41 sec · OR 22; OR 99E Bus
Toward OR 22
29

Take the exit onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Bellevue Street Southeast
30

Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Pringle Parkway Southeast
31

Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus

0.4 mi · 1 min · Ferry Street Southeast
Use the straight lane.
32

Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Front Street Northeast
33

Take the exit onto OR 22

5.6 mi · 8 min · OR 22
Toward Marion Street Bridge
34

Continue on OR 22

4.3 mi · 5 min · Salem-Willamina Highway
35

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 36 sec
Toward OR 223 Spur West: Dallas
36

Continue on OR 223 Spur

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Ellendale Road
37

Continue on OR 223 Spur

3.2 mi · 4 min · East Ellendale Avenue
38

Turn left onto OR 223

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
39

Turn right onto OR 223

84 ft · 1 sec · Southwest Washington Street
40

Arrive at destination

OR 223

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule. With only one recommended stop planned, you can easily manage the 3-hour and 24-minute duration without feeling rushed. Keep a close eye on the winding sections of the North Santiam Highway, as the technical nature of the road requires steady focus throughout your transit. Factor your $29 fuel budget into your pre-trip planning to ensure a smooth transition between Bend and Dallas. Making that single stop early in the trip will help you stay refreshed for the more challenging, turn-heavy segments that define the latter half of your drive.

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 73.5 miles from Bend, OR, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.6 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 32 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 73.5 miles or 1h 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, 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 147 miles and 3h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 79.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stayton, OR

74 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Sisters, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stayton, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.5 miles from Bend, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before North Santiam Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bend, Oregon

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately

Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm

+15413122899

Visit website

Brickhouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bend, Oregon

0.2 mi

The Blacksmith Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bend, Oregon

0.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Café des Chutes

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bend, Oregon

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15416686114

Visit website

Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm

+15413122899

Visit website

Brickhouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $100 or ab

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+15417280334

Visit website

The Blacksmith Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15413180588

Visit website

Pine Tavern Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 12–8 pm

+15413825581

Visit website

Noi Thai Cuisine

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15416476904

Visit website

Wonderland Chicken Co X Worthy Brewing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15416248443

Visit website

Jackson's Corner - Old Bend

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15416472198

Visit website

Blissful Spoon & Papillon

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Closed

+15412418181

Visit website

Café des Chutes

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15416686114

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 21

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 10.5

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18665761495

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

1.9 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 21

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Drake Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+15413897275

Visit website

Wanderlust Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15413898359

Visit website

Mountain Air Trampoline Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15416471409

Visit website

Riverfront City Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 136.5

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15035886336

Visit website

Gilbert House Children's Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 136.5

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15033713631

Visit website

OSH Museum of Mental Health

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 126

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19715991674

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Northwest Bond Street

Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | Northwest Revere Avenue

Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
3.6 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
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

5
21.8 mi into trip | ~31m in | South Locust Street

Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.28 one way

$58.57 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $30.99 $61.98
premium $5.59 $32.36 $64.71
diesel $5.61 $32.46 $64.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.1 0 $15.43 $7.06
Efficient EV 36.8 0 $12.86 $5.88
EV Truck/SUV 58.8 0 $20.58 $9.41

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% 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

Night in Bend on Saturday

Local time

9:15 PM

PDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dallas, OR

Night in Dallas on Saturday

Local time

9:15 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°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

24 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 24m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 4% of this 147-mile journey consists of high-speed highway travel, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating secondary roads. The most significant portion of your drive occurs on the North Santiam Highway, where you will face a longest uninterrupted stretch of 79.6 miles. As you move away from the high desert feel of Bend toward the valley, the road personality shifts from open stretches to more technical, winding segments. You should prepare for a driving experience that favors engagement over the monotonous, straight-line cruising found on major interstates.

Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.6 mi on North Santiam Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest Bond Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 24m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest Bond Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Northwest Revere Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 147 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 79.6 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest Bond Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Northwest Revere Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Dallas, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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