Origin
Bend, OR
Late night in Bend on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bend, OR to Deschutes River Woods, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This short 7-mile drive from Bend to Deschutes River Woods in Oregon is easily manageable in just 14 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily on the Bend Parkway and The Dalles-California Highway before turning onto Baker Road. With a modest fuel cost of around $1, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Pacific Coast region. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick transfer or an excursion without the need for an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your day's plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bend Parkway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| The Dalles-California Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Baker Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Riverwoods Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lakeview Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Hawthorne Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ute Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Galen Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bend Parkway
— 3.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend, OR and Deschutes River Woods, OR.
1
Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue
432 ft
·
27 sec
·
Northwest Franklin Avenue
2
Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
368 ft
·
17 sec
·
Northwest Bond Street
3
Turn right onto Northwest Minnesota Avenue
397 ft
·
18 sec
·
Northwest Minnesota Avenue
4
Turn left onto Northwest Lava Road
389 ft
·
18 sec
·
Northwest Lava Road
5
Turn right onto Northwest Oregon Avenue
125 ft
·
5 sec
·
Northwest Oregon Avenue
6
Continue on Northwest Hawthorne Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northwest Hawthorne Avenue
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 97
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Bend Parkway
8
Continue on US 97
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Baker Road, Knott Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Baker Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Baker Road
11
Continue on Lakeview Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lakeview Drive
12
Continue on Riverwoods Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Riverwoods Drive
13
Turn right onto Ute Lane
466 ft
·
24 sec
·
Ute Lane
14
Turn left onto Galen Road
438 ft
·
19 sec
·
Galen Road
15
Arrive at destination
Galen Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Northwest Bond Street
Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Northwest Minnesota Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest Minnesota Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Northwest Oregon Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest Oregon Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Baker Road, Knott Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Baker Road, Knott Road
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Baker Road
At end of road, turn right onto Baker Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.39 one way
$2.79 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Destination
Deschutes River Woods, OR
Late night in Deschutes River Woods on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 48% of your journey on highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.4 miles along the Bend Parkway. This drive transitions from a more significant roadway into local streets as you approach your destination. The character of the drive is practical, blending highway efficiency with the feel of local connectivity as you near Deschutes River Woods.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on Bend Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 14m drive. You will face about 9 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 0.2 miles (Northwest Minnesota Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Northwest Oregon Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on Bend Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest Bond Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northwest Minnesota Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Northwest Oregon Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Deschutes River Woods, OR before heading back.
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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