Origin
Sisters, OR
Late night in Sisters on Sunday
Local time
12:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sisters, 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
31m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sisters, OR
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Bend, OR
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Sisters and Bend is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 22.2 miles. You can expect to spend about 31 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes US 20, the McKenzie-Bend Highway, and the Bend Parkway to navigate between these two Pacific Coast region communities. With fuel costs estimated at $4, it is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion. Whether you are commuting or exploring, the simplicity of this connection offers a stress-free transition between the two towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 20 | 15 mi | 18m |
| McKenzie-Bend Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Bend Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Northwest Wall Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Cascade Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Lafayette Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Empire Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 15 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sisters, OR and Bend, OR.
1
Start on this road
137 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 20; OR 126
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Cascade Avenue
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 20; OR 126
180 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 20; OR 126
4
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 20; OR 126
5
Continue on US 20; OR 126
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 20; OR 126
6
Enter roundabout onto US 20
133 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
7
Continue on US 20
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto US 20
127 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
9
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
10
Enter roundabout onto US 20
130 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
11
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
12
Enter roundabout onto US 20
118 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
13
Continue on US 20
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
14
Turn straight onto US 20; US 97 Business
439 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
15
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Empire Avenue
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
17
Merge onto US 97
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bend Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Northwest Lafayette Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Northwest Lafayette Avenue
19
At end of road, turn left onto Northwest Wall Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Wall Street
20
Turn right onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
54 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northwest Franklin Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Northwest Franklin Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 20; OR 126 / East Cascade Avenue
Turn right onto US 20; OR 126 / East Cascade Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 20; OR 126
Keep slight right at fork onto US 20; OR 126
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 20; OR 126
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
19.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Empire Avenue
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.42 one way
$8.85 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
12:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
31m 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 22.2-mile trek is a highway-focused drive, with 76% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You will experience a steady rhythm as you cover the longest stretch of 15 miles along US 20. The road transitions from open stretches into the flow of the Bend Parkway, providing a consistent pace for the duration of your 31-minute trip. Because it is a direct transit route, you can focus on the road ahead without the need for complex navigation or technical maneuvers.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 mi on US 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and McKenzie-Bend Highway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 20; OR 126 / East Cascade Avenue.
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 22.2 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (US 20; OR 126 / East Cascade Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 20; OR 126): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.3 miles (US 20; OR 126): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15 miles on US 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 20; OR 126 / East Cascade Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 20; OR 126): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.3 miles (US 20; OR 126): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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