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Trip from Bend, OR to Turner, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 52m

Distance

125.6 mi

202 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 42m ★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m

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

Downtown Bend, OR, OR

Bend, OR

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Downtown Turner, OR, OR

Turner, OR

Tima Miroshnichenko

Trip Overview

This 125.6-mile drive from Bend, Oregon, to Turner, Oregon, will take you about 2 hours and 52 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll be navigating primarily on local roads like the North Santiam Highway, Santiam Highway, and McKenzie-Bend Highway, with no interstate driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $25. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments. This route stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a consistent feel throughout.

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

62.8 miles from Bend, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Santiam Highway 69 mi 1h 34m
Santiam Highway 25.1 mi 31m
McKenzie-Bend Highway 19 mi 24m
Mill Creek Road Southeast 5.3 mi 7m
Northeast 3rd Street 1 mi 2m
East Barclay Drive 0.8 mi 1m
Northwest Santiam Boulevard 0.6 mi <1m
East Main Street 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Santiam Highway — 69 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bend, OR and Turner, 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

18 mi · 20 min · North Santiam Highway
27

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
28

Turn right onto Golf Club Road Southeast

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Golf Club Road Southeast
29

Turn right onto CR 29

2.3 mi · 3 min · Mill Creek Road Southeast
30

Continue on CR 29

0.6 mi · 53 sec · East Main Street
31

Continue on CR 28

3.0 mi · 4 min · Mill Creek Road Southeast
32

Continue on CR 28

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Marion Road Southeast
33

Continue on Denver Street Southeast

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Denver Street Southeast
34

Continue on CR 927

0.1 mi · 9 sec · 3rd Street Southeast
35

Arrive at destination

3rd Street Southeast

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of under three hours and 125.6 miles, you have considerable flexibility with this trip from Bend to Turner. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and allow ample time for any spontaneous stops. With an estimated fuel cost of $25, ensure your tank is full before you leave Bend, as the longest stretch without a significant break is 69 miles. Since this is a local road-focused drive, be attentive to posted speed limits and any changes in road conditions, especially when navigating the numerous turns.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.8 miles from Bend, OR, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69 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 28 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 62.8 miles or 1h 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Turner, 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 125.6 miles and 2h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 69 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Mill City, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mill City, OR

63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mill City, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.8 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 69 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 118.5 — 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 | ~0m in | Northwest Bond Street

Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | Northwest Revere Avenue

Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue

Navigation decision point

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

5
21.8 mi into trip | ~31m in | South Locust Street

Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
118.5 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | Golf Club Road Southeast

Turn right onto Golf Club Road Southeast

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.02 one way

$50.04 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $26.48 $52.96
premium $5.59 $27.65 $55.29
diesel $5.61 $27.73 $55.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.7 0 $13.19 $6.03
Efficient EV 31.4 0 $10.99 $5.02
EV Truck/SUV 50.2 0 $17.58 $8.04

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 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 15, 2026

Origin

Bend, OR

Late night in Bend on Sunday

Local time

12:33 AM

PDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Turner, OR

Late night in Turner on Sunday

Local time

12:33 AM

PDT

Current temp

60°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

25 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

2h 52m 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?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' experience for this 125.6-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entirety of the trip, primarily utilizing the North Santiam Highway, Santiam Highway, and McKenzie-Bend Highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 69 miles on the North Santiam Highway. This suggests a drive that will likely involve more frequent steering inputs and a more intimate connection with the landscape as you progress.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69 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 2h 52m drive. You will face about 14 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 4 miles (US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 125.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 69 miles on North Santiam Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 4 miles (US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Turner, OR before heading back.

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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