Origin
Bend, OR
Night in Bend on Saturday
Local time
9:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bend, OR to Tualatin, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
164.9 mi
265 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
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6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m
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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Tualatin, OR
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Trip Overview
Bend to Tualatin is 164.9 miles and takes about 3h 39m via North Santiam Highway and I-5, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Pacific Coast region of Oregon to another part of the same region, primarily on surface roads. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, it's an easy day trip. You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, making it a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate drive.
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
82.4 miles from Bend, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Santiam Highway | 78.9 mi | 1h 47m |
| I 5 | 35.6 mi | 41m |
| Santiam Highway | 25.1 mi | 31m |
| McKenzie-Bend Highway | 19 mi | 24m |
| Northeast 3rd Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Barclay Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Santiam Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Division Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Santiam Highway
— 78.9 mi, about 1h 47m
Traffic on I-5
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
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 96 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend, OR and Tualatin, 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
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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
36 mi
·
41 min
·
I 5; OR 99E
Exit 1B
Toward I 5 North: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 289
Toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road
Use the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight left at fork
203 ft
·
7 sec
Toward City Center, Sherwood
30
Turn left onto Southwest Nyberg Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Southwest Nyberg Street
Use the straight lane.
31
Continue on Southwest Nyberg Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Southwest Nyberg Street
32
Turn right onto Southwest Martinazzi Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Southwest Martinazzi Avenue
Use the right lane.
33
At end of road, turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Southwest Boones Ferry Road
34
Turn left onto Southwest 84th Avenue
100 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southwest 84th Avenue
35
Turn right
195 ft
·
14 sec
36
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 39m estimated drive time, leaving Bend in the morning should get you to Tualatin with plenty of daylight to spare. You'll want to plan for one stop, perhaps midway, though flexibility is key since it's a manageable one-day drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated $32 cost suggests you'll need to refuel at least once. Pay attention to the transition points between the North Santiam Highway and I-5, as well as the final approach into Tualatin, which will be on surface roads.
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 82.4 miles from Bend, OR, or about 1h 55m 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 36 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.4 miles or 1h 55m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tualatin, 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 164.9 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.4 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 128.2 and 164.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
128.2 mi into trip
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~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
163.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
Take the exit toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 289
Toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road
7
164 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward City Center, Sherwood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward City Center, Sherwood
6
164.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 37m in
|
Southwest Martinazzi Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest Martinazzi Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
164.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 38m in
|
Southwest Boones Ferry Road
At end of road, turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.96 one way
$63.92 round trip
$4.92/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.20 | $33.77 | $67.54 |
| premium | $5.44 | $35.30 | $70.60 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $36.35 | $72.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.31 | $7.92 |
| Efficient EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.43 | $6.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66 | 0 | $23.09 | $10.55 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Tualatin, OR
Night in Tualatin on Saturday
Local time
9:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
79°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
1 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
3h 39m 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?
You'll encounter 22% highway driving, with the remaining 78% on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 78.9 miles on North Santiam Highway. Expect to transition from the surface roads of the North Santiam Highway to the interstate, and then back to surface roads as you approach Tualatin. The profile is mostly surface roads, suggesting a more rural or town-centered driving experience for much of the trip.
Only 22% 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: 78.9 mi on North Santiam Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 128.2 miles in near I 5; OR 99E.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 164.9 miles you will encounter 20 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 128.2 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 163.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,054 ft
126 ft
Total Climb
860 ft
Total Descent
4,359 ft
Highest Point
4,054 ft
~47.1 mi in
Elevation Range
3,928 ft
Notable High Points
4,054 ft at ~47.1 miles
+685 ft prominence
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
Arriving in Tualatin, OR
Full guide →Founded 1913
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 39m. Total distance: 164.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 128.2 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 163.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Tualatin, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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