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Lyons, OR
Late night in Lyons on Sunday
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12:54 AM
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44°F
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Trip from Lyons, OR to Bend, 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 30m
Distance
108.9 mi
175 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyons, OR
Hub JACQU
Bend, OR
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Trip Overview
Lyons to Bend is 108.9 miles and takes about 2 hours 30 minutes via North Santiam Highway and US 20, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Pacific Coast region of Oregon to another part of the Pacific Coast region, making it a convenient journey within the state. Expect a route with numerous turns, characteristic of a local drive rather than a straight interstate path. With a recommended one-day duration, you have flexibility in your timing, allowing for a relaxed pace.
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
54.4 miles from Lyons, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Santiam Highway | 83.2 mi | 1h 53m |
| US 20 | 15 mi | 18m |
| McKenzie-Bend Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Bend Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 5th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Barclay Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Santiam Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Santiam Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Santiam Highway
— 83.2 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyons, OR and Bend, OR.
1
Start on Main Street
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on OR 226
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
3
Continue on OR 226
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Mehama Lyons Highway
4
At end of road, turn right onto OR 22
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Santiam Highway
5
Continue on OR 22
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Northwest Santiam Boulevard
6
Continue on OR 22
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Northeast Santiam Boulevard
7
Continue on OR 22
76 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
North Santiam Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
226 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Barclay Drive
9
Continue on West Barclay Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Barclay Drive
10
At end of road, turn right onto North Locust Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Locust Street
11
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
248 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 20; OR 126
12
Continue on US 20; OR 126
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 20; OR 126
13
Enter roundabout onto US 20
133 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
14
Continue on US 20
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
15
Enter roundabout onto US 20
127 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
16
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
17
Enter roundabout onto US 20
130 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
18
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
19
Enter roundabout onto US 20
118 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
20
Continue on US 20
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
21
Turn straight onto US 20; US 97 Business
439 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
22
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Empire Avenue
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
24
Merge onto US 97
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bend Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn right onto Northwest Lafayette Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Northwest Lafayette Avenue
26
At end of road, turn left onto Northwest Wall Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Wall Street
27
Turn right onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
54 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northwest Franklin Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Northwest Franklin Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2.5-hour drive time, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility for when you choose to depart. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without major town services could be up to 83.2 miles on the North Santiam Highway. While there's only one recommended stop, consider making it a refueling point if you're starting with less than a full tank. The numerous turns mean it's wise to start your journey earlier in the day to maximize daylight for navigating these sections.
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 54.4 miles from Lyons, OR, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.2 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 24 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.4 miles or 1h 14m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bend, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lyons, 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 Lyons, OR
This is one driving day of about 108.9 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Lyons, 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 83.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.4 miles from Lyons, 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 83.2 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 106.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
OR 22 / North Santiam Highway
At end of road, turn right onto OR 22 / North Santiam Highway
Navigation decision point
5
87 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
|
US 20; OR 126
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
106.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m in
|
Empire Avenue
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
106.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
106.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
|
US 97 / Bend Parkway
Merge onto US 97 / Bend Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.69 one way
$43.39 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $22.96 | $45.92 |
| premium | $5.59 | $23.97 | $47.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.04 | $48.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.43 | $5.23 |
| Efficient EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.25 | $6.97 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Bend, OR
Late night in Bend on Sunday
Local time
12:54 AM
PDT
Current temp
35°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
9 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
2h 30m 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?
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only about 15% of the journey on major highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 83.2 miles along the North Santiam Highway, giving you a good segment of consistent driving. As you progress, the road will likely shift between these more winding local sections and the faster-paced US 20. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to navigation and road conditions.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.2 mi on North Santiam Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near OR 22 / North Santiam Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lyons, OR to Bend, OR is easy. At 2h 30m with 15% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (OR 22 / North Santiam Highway): Navigation decision point; at 87 miles (US 20; OR 126): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 106.1 miles (Empire Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 108.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.2 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 1.3 miles (OR 22 / North Santiam Highway): Navigation decision point; at 87 miles (US 20; OR 126): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 106.1 miles (Empire Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bend, 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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