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Trip from Bend, OR to Milwaukie, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
155.5 mi
250 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
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6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bend, OR
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Milwaukie, OR
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Trip Overview
Bend, OR to Milwaukie, OR is 155.5 miles and takes about 3h 50m via Warm Springs Highway, The Dalles-California Highway, and Mount Hood Highway, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily sticks to surface roads, with only about 12% of the route on the highway. You'll begin in the Pacific Coast region of Oregon and end in the same region. It's a manageable one-day trip, perfect for a straightforward drive between these two points without extensive highway time.
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
77.7 miles from Bend, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs Highway | 46.7 mi | 1h 4m |
| The Dalles-California Highway | 38.2 mi | 53m |
| Mount Hood Highway | 32.3 mi | 46m |
| Northwest Warm Springs Highway | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| Southeast Highway 212 | 10.1 mi | 17m |
| Milwaukie Expressway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Bend Parkway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Sunrise Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Warm Springs Highway
— 46.7 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend, OR and Milwaukie, OR.
1
Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue
432 ft
·
27 sec
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Northwest Franklin Avenue
2
Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Northwest Bond Street
3
Turn right onto Northwest Wall Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Northwest Wall Street
4
Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue
372 ft
·
10 sec
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Northwest Revere Avenue
5
Continue on Northeast Revere Avenue
368 ft
·
15 sec
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Northeast Revere Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
7
Merge onto US 97
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Bend Parkway
8
Continue on US 97
38 mi
·
53 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
9
Continue on US 26; US 97
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Street
10
Continue on US 26
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Northwest Warm Springs Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 26
47 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Warm Springs Highway
12
Continue on US 26
31 mi
·
43 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
13
Continue on US 26
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Proctor Boulevard
14
Continue on US 26
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
15
Turn right onto Southeast Orient Drive
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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Southeast Orient Drive
16
Turn left onto Southeast Compton Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Compton Road
17
Turn straight onto OR 212
10 mi
·
17 min
·
Southeast Highway 212
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto OR 224
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Sunrise Expressway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on OR 224
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Milwaukie Expressway
20
Turn left onto Southeast Harrison Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Harrison Street
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
Southeast Harrison Street
Trip Plan
For this 1-day trip, consider leaving Bend in the morning to make the most of daylight. With a total drive time of under 4 hours, you have flexibility for a single stop, perhaps around the 46.7-mile mark on Warm Springs Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is around $30, and plan your fill-up accordingly. Since it's not an excessively long drive, you can adjust your pace based on traffic or your preference for a leisurely cruise.
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 77.7 miles from Bend, OR, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 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 34 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.7 miles or 1h 53m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milwaukie, 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 155.5 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 Warm Springs Highway for about 46.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.7 miles from Bend, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewport
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 155.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Northwest Bond Street
Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Northwest Revere Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
149.5 mi into trip
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~3h 40m in
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OR 224 / Sunrise Expressway
Turn right onto OR 224 / Sunrise Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
155.1 mi into trip
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~3h 49m in
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Southeast Harrison Street
Turn left onto Southeast Harrison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.32 one way
$62.64 round trip
$5.12/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.43 | $33.22 | $66.45 |
| premium | $5.67 | $34.74 | $69.47 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $38.42 | $76.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.33 | $7.46 |
| Efficient EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.61 | $6.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.77 | $9.95 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Origin
Bend, OR
Late night in Bend on Thursday
Local time
5:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Frost
W 2 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Milwaukie, OR
Late night in Milwaukie on Thursday
Local time
5:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Clear
NNE 2 mph
1% chance
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
12 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 50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, meaning you'll spend the majority of your time navigating local routes rather than high-speed highways. Only 12% of the drive is on highways. The longest continuous stretch without a major road change is 46.7 miles on Warm Springs Highway. Expect to encounter more varied traffic patterns and potentially more intersections compared to an all-highway trip.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.7 mi on Warm Springs Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 50m 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 0.9 miles (Northwest Revere Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,701 ft
42 ft
Total Climb
2,461 ft
Total Descent
6,044 ft
Highest Point
3,701 ft
~99.9 mi in
Elevation Range
3,659 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Bend, OR
Full guide →Founded 1905
Bend is the county seat of Deschutes County in Central Oregon.
Top landmarks
- • The last Blockbuster — Blockbuster video store in Bend, Oregon, U.S. that is the last operating store i...
- • Old U.S. Post Office — historic post office building in Bend, Oregon, USA
- • High Desert Museum — non-profit organization in the USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 155.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.7 miles on Warm Springs Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Milwaukie, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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