Trip from Bend, OR to Rose Lodge, OR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 6m

Distance

179.8 mi

289 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 53m ★

6 AM

4h 6m

8 AM

4h 32m

10 AM

4h 15m

12 PM

4h 13m

3 PM

4h 17m

5 PM

4h 31m

8 PM

3h 58m

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

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Rose Lodge, OR

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Trip Overview

Bend, OR to Rose Lodge, OR is 179.8 miles and takes about 4 hours 6 minutes via North Santiam Highway, Santiam Highway, and Salmon River Highway, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, transitioning from one part of the coast to another. Expect a drive primarily on surface roads, making it a more relaxed pace than a full interstate cruise. It's a straightforward, single-day option if you're looking for a direct route between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

89.9 miles from Bend, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Santiam Highway	79.6 mi	1h 48m
Santiam Highway	25.1 mi	31m
Salmon River Highway	21.3 mi	30m
Salem-Willamina Highway	20.8 mi	25m
McKenzie-Bend Highway	19 mi	24m
OR 22	5.9 mi	8m
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 Rose Lodge, OR.

Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue

432 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue

Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Northwest Bond Street

Turn right onto Northwest Wall Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northwest Wall Street

Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue

372 ft · 10 sec · Northwest Revere Avenue

Continue on Northeast Revere Avenue

368 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Revere Avenue

Turn left onto Northeast Division Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northeast Division Street

Continue on Division Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Division Street

Turn left onto US 20; US 97 Business

1.0 mi · 2 min · Northeast 3rd Street

Turn slight right onto US 20; US 97 Business

0.8 mi · 59 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 20

133 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Continue on US 20

0.4 mi · 35 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 20

130 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Continue on US 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 20

114 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Continue on US 20

2.0 mi · 2 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 20

123 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Continue on US 20

15 mi · 18 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street

70 ft · 1 sec · South Locust Street

Continue on South Locust Street

0.5 mi · 56 sec · South Locust Street

Turn left onto East Barclay Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Barclay Drive

Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126

17 ft · 0 sec · Santiam Highway

Continue on US 20; OR 126

25 mi · 31 min · Santiam Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22

51 mi · 1 hr 14 min · North Santiam Highway

Continue on OR 22

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Northeast Santiam Boulevard

Continue on OR 22

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Northwest Santiam Boulevard

Continue on OR 22

29 mi · 34 min · North Santiam Highway

Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus

1.7 mi · 3 min · Mission Street Southeast

Turn slight right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus

0.3 mi · 41 sec · OR 22; OR 99E Bus

Toward OR 22

Take the exit onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Bellevue Street Southeast

Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Pringle Parkway Southeast

Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus

0.4 mi · 1 min · Ferry Street Southeast

Use the straight lane.

Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Front Street Northeast

Take the exit onto OR 22

5.6 mi · 8 min · OR 22

Toward Marion Street Bridge

Continue on OR 22

21 mi · 25 min · Salem-Willamina Highway

Merge onto OR 18; OR 22

21 mi · 30 min · Salmon River Highway

Arrive at destination

OR 18

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. Since it's a single-day trip with only one recommended stop, you can decide on the fly if you need a break, though planning for a fuel stop before hitting the longest stretch on North Santiam Highway is wise. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $36 budget suggests it's not a high-consumption route, but it's always better to be prepared, especially on surface roads where services can be less frequent. The relatively short duration means you can easily adjust your timing or add a brief pause if needed.

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 89.9 miles from Bend, OR, or about 2h 6m 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 40 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89.9 miles or 2h 6m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rose Lodge, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 179.8 miles and 4h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sublimity, OR

90 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sublimity, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.9 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

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

Best coffee break

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

0 mi from route

H. B. Van Duzer Forest Wayside

0 mi from route

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

OSH Museum of Mental Health

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19715991674

Visit website

Riverfront City Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15035886336

Visit website

Gilbert House Children's Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15033713631

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

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.

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

Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street

Navigation decision point

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

Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue

Navigation decision point

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

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

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

$35.82 one way

$71.64 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$37.91	$75.81
premium	$5.59	$39.58	$79.15
diesel	$5.61	$39.70	$79.40

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: 62.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	53.9	$18.88	$8.63
Efficient EV	45	$15.73	$7.19
EV Truck/SUV	71.9	$25.17	$11.51

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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 20, 2026

Origin

Bend, OR

Morning in Bend on Tuesday

Local time

6:39 AM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Rose Lodge, OR

Morning in Rose Lodge on Tuesday

Local time

6:39 AM

PDT

Current temp

48°F

Mostly Cloudy

0 mph 6% 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

3 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

4h 6m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route spends about 67% of its time on surface roads, meaning you'll be navigating local highways for the majority of the 179.8 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 79.6 miles on North Santiam Highway. After this section, you'll transition to Santiam Highway and then Salmon River Highway, indicating a change in road type and potentially more frequent turns or slower speeds as you approach your destination. You'll notice the shift from more open highway driving to navigating through different communities.

Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

36 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?

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 4h 6m drive. You will face about 15 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.

About the Cities

Starting in Bend, OR

Full guide →

Bend is the county seat of Deschutes County in Central Oregon.

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 4h 6m. Total distance: 179.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (3%). 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.

Yes — we found about 2 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.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Rose Lodge, 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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Trip from Bend, OR to Rose Lodge, OR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails

Café des Chutes

Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails

Brickhouse

The Blacksmith Restaurant

Pine Tavern Restaurant

Noi Thai Cuisine

Wonderland Chicken Co X Worthy Brewing

Jackson's Corner - Old Bend

Blissful Spoon & Papillon

Café des Chutes

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Rest Area

H. B. Van Duzer Forest Wayside

Drake Park

Wanderlust Tours

Mountain Air Trampoline Park

OSH Museum of Mental Health

Riverfront City Park

Gilbert House Children's Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bend, OR

Rose Lodge, OR

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 6m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Bend, OR

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

How this page is built

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