Bend, OR to Oak Hills, OR is 178.3 miles and takes about 3h 58m via North Santiam Highway and I 5, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive. You'll spend about 26% of your time on highways, with the majority of the route on surface roads. It's a manageable drive, perfect for a single day without feeling rushed.
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
89.1 miles from Bend, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 5m 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
6.7 mi
9m
Northwest Sunset Highway
2.2 mi
3m
Northeast 3rd Street
1 mi
2m
OR 217
0.9 mi
2m
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 Oak Hills, 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
6.7 mi·9 min·Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit onto OR 217
0.9 mi·2 min·OR 217
Toward US 26 West
31
Merge onto US 26
2.2 mi·3 min·Northwest Sunset Highway
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 65Toward Cornell Road, Bethany BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
34
Turn right onto Northwest Bethany Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Northwest Bethany Boulevard
Use the right lane.
35
Turn left onto Northwest Telshire Drive
195 ft·10 sec·Northwest Telshire Drive
Use the left lane.
36
Turn right onto Northwest 159th Terrace
170 ft·7 sec·Northwest 159th Terrace
37
Arrive at destination
Northwest 159th Terrace
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 58m estimated drive time, leaving Bend, OR in the morning allows ample time to reach Oak Hills, OR before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $36, this trip is economical. The longest continuous stretch on North Santiam Highway is nearly 79 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you hit that segment. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility to depart later if needed, but an earlier start is always recommended for maximizing daylight.
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 89.1 miles from Bend, OR, or about 2h 5m 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 89.1 miles or 2h 5m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Hills, 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 178.3 miles and 3h 58m.
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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 177.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
7
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
8
177.1 mi into trip|~3h 55m in
Take the exit toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
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 65
Toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
7
177.4 mi into trip|~3h 55m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.52 one way
$71.04 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$37.59
$75.18
premium
$5.59
$39.25
$78.49
diesel
$5.61
$39.37
$78.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.5
0
$18.72
$8.56
Efficient EV
44.6
0
$15.60
$7.13
EV Truck/SUV
71.3
0
$24.96
$11.41
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 19, 2026
Origin
Bend, OR
Late night
in Bend on Tuesday
Local time
2:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oak Hills, OR
Late night
in Oak Hills on Tuesday
Local time
2:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°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
5 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 58m 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?
This route features 26% highway driving, with the longest stretch of continuous highway travel being 78.9 miles on North Santiam Highway. After that, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Expect a mix of cruising and navigating more local traffic patterns as you approach your destination.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
37 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?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 178.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 Oak Hills, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Beaverton along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 58m. Total distance: 178.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 58m 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.
Yes — we found about 7 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.
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 Oak Hills, 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. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 4.0 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 Oak Hills, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
