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Trip from Terrebonne, OR to Bend, 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

43m

Distance

24.4 mi

39 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon

Terrebonne, OR

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Downtown Bend, OR, OR

Bend, OR

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Trip Overview

Terrebonne to Bend is 24.4 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Old Bend Redmond Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Oregon, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and a local feel, making it more of a journey through communities than a simple point-to-point transit. It’s a straightforward drive that’s perfect for a quick hop between these two locations, offering a glimpse of the area’s local roads.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Old Bend Redmond Highway 6.6 mi 11m
Southwest Canal Boulevard 6.3 mi 12m
The Dalles-California Highway 6.2 mi 9m
McKenzie-Bend Highway 2 mi 2m
Bend Parkway 1.8 mi 3m
Northwest Wall Street 0.4 mi 1m
11th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Northwest Lafayette Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Old Bend Redmond Highway — 6.6 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne, OR and Bend, OR.

1

Start on 11th Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · 11th Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 97

6.2 mi · 9 min · The Dalles-California Highway
3

Turn right onto US 97 Business

503 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Veterans Way
4

Turn left onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

60 ft · 1 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
6

Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard

1.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
7

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

112 ft · 2 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
8

Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
9

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

125 ft · 2 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
10

Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard

3.8 mi · 6 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
11

Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway

3.5 mi · 6 min · Old Bend Redmond Highway
12

Enter roundabout onto Old Bend Redmond Highway

121 ft · 2 sec · Old Bend Redmond Highway
13

Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway

3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Bend Redmond Highway
14

Enter roundabout onto US 20

276 ft · 3 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
15

Continue on US 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
16

Enter roundabout onto US 20

130 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
17

Continue on US 20

0.4 mi · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
18

Enter roundabout onto US 20

118 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
19

Continue on US 20

0.8 mi · 57 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
20

Turn straight onto US 20; US 97 Business

439 ft · 13 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
21

Turn left onto Empire Avenue

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Empire Avenue
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
23

Merge onto US 97

1.8 mi · 3 min · Bend Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Turn right onto Northwest Lafayette Avenue

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Northwest Lafayette Avenue
25

At end of road, turn left onto Northwest Wall Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest Wall Street
26

Turn right onto Northwest Franklin Avenue

54 ft · 2 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue
27

Arrive at destination

Northwest Franklin Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway

Navigation decision point

5
6.6 mi into trip | ~10m in | Southwest Canal Boulevard

Turn left onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
6.9 mi into trip | ~11m in | Southwest Canal Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
9.2 mi into trip | ~15m in | Southwest Canal Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
21.6 mi into trip | ~37m in | Empire Avenue

Turn left onto Empire Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.86 one way

$9.72 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $5.14 $10.29
premium $5.59 $5.37 $10.74
diesel $5.61 $5.39 $10.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.3 0 $2.56 $1.17
Efficient EV 6.1 0 $2.14 $0.98
EV Truck/SUV 9.8 0 $3.42 $1.56

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 19, 2026

Origin

Terrebonne, OR

Late night in Terrebonne on Tuesday

Local time

2:12 AM

PDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bend, OR

Late night in Bend on Tuesday

Local time

2:12 AM

PDT

Current temp

36°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

43m 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 is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy local drive.' While only 7% of the journey is on highways, you'll navigate primarily on Old Bend Redmond Highway, Southwest Canal Boulevard, and The Dalles-California Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.6 miles on Old Bend Redmond Highway. This suggests a drive that requires attention to navigation and a steady pace as you transition between different local roads and potentially through populated areas.

Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on Old Bend Redmond Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 0.3 miles in near US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 43m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Old Bend Redmond Highway. 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: at 0.3 miles (US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): 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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