Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
172.6 mi
278 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Raleigh Hills, OR
Andretti Brown
The drive from Bend, OR to Raleigh Hills, OR covers 172.6 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Santiam Highway, I 5, Santiam Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.9 miles on North Santiam Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
86.3 miles from Bend, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
| 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 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Scholls Ferry Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 3rd Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Barclay Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 30 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,400 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~348 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 96 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Bend, OR and Raleigh Hills, OR.
Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
Turn right onto Northwest Wall Street
Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue
Continue on Northeast Revere Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast Division Street
Continue on Division Street
Turn left onto US 20; US 97 Business
Turn slight right onto US 20; US 97 Business
Enter roundabout onto US 20
Continue on US 20
Enter roundabout onto US 20
Continue on US 20
Enter roundabout onto US 20
Continue on US 20
Enter roundabout onto US 20
Continue on US 20
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
Continue on South Locust Street
Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
Continue on US 20; OR 126
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22
Continue on OR 22
Continue on OR 22
Continue on OR 22
Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E
Take the exit
Merge onto OR 217
Take the exit
Turn right onto Southwest Denney Road
Turn left onto OR 210
Turn left onto Southwest Champion Place
Arrive at destination
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.
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 38 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.3 miles or 2h 1m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Raleigh Hills, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bend, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 172.6 miles and 3h 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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.
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 86.3 miles from Bend, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North Santiam Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 170.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
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
Take the exit toward Denney Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$33.45 one way
$66.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.20 | $35.35 | $70.70 |
| premium | $5.44 | $36.95 | $73.89 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $38.05 | $76.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.8 | 0 | $18.12 | $8.28 |
| Efficient EV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.10 | $6.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69 | 0 | $24.16 | $11.05 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Bend on Saturday
Local time
4:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Raleigh Hills on Saturday
Local time
4:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
53°F
Lebanon, OR
86 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
172.6 mi in 3h 50m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 19 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.
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 172.6 miles you will encounter 19 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 21.8 miles (South Locust Street): 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.
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
Total Climb
667 ft
Total Descent
4,012 ft
Highest Point
3,753 ft
~49.3 mi in
Elevation Range
3,603 ft
Founded 1905
Bend is the county seat of Deschutes County in Central Oregon.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 172.6 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 (24%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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