This 59.5-mile drive from Warm Springs to Bend, Oregon, is a manageable 1-hour and 36-minute journey. It's perfectly suited as a day trip, allowing you to dedicate your time to exploring your destination. You'll primarily travel on The Dalles-California Highway, Northwest Warm Springs Highway, and Old Bend Redmond Highway, with about a third of the drive on highways. Budget around $12 for fuel for this short hop. The overall feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, offering a straightforward transition between these two points within the Pacific Coast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
29.7 miles from Warm Springs, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
The Dalles-California Highway
26.1 mi
37m
Northwest Warm Springs Highway
13.3 mi
19m
Old Bend Redmond Highway
6.6 mi
11m
Southwest Canal Boulevard
6.3 mi
12m
McKenzie-Bend Highway
2 mi
2m
Bend Parkway
1.8 mi
3m
Southwest 4th Street
1 mi
3m
Warm Springs Highway
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
The Dalles-California Highway
— 26.1 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warm Springs, OR and Bend, OR.
1
Start on Northwest Quinn Avenue
23 ft·6 sec·Northwest Quinn Avenue
2
Turn left onto Warm Springs Street
0.1 mi·38 sec·Warm Springs Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard
476 ft·17 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 26
0.8 mi·1 min·Warm Springs Highway
5
Continue on US 26
13 mi·19 min·Northwest Warm Springs Highway
6
Continue on US 26; US 97
222 ft·7 sec·4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 26; US 97
1.0 mi·3 min·Southwest 4th Street
8
Continue on US 26; US 97
26 mi·37 min·The Dalles-California Highway
9
Turn right onto US 97 Business
503 ft·14 sec·Southwest Veterans Way
10
Turn left onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
0.3 mi·47 sec·Southwest Canal Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
60 ft·1 sec·Southwest Canal Boulevard
12
Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard
1.4 mi·3 min·Southwest Canal Boulevard
13
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
112 ft·2 sec·Southwest Canal Boulevard
14
Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard
0.8 mi·1 min·Southwest Canal Boulevard
15
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
125 ft·2 sec·Southwest Canal Boulevard
16
Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard
3.8 mi·6 min·Southwest Canal Boulevard
17
Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway
3.5 mi·6 min·Old Bend Redmond Highway
18
Enter roundabout onto Old Bend Redmond Highway
121 ft·2 sec·Old Bend Redmond Highway
19
Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway
3.1 mi·5 min·Old Bend Redmond Highway
20
Enter roundabout onto US 20
276 ft·3 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
21
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi·1 min·McKenzie-Bend Highway
22
Enter roundabout onto US 20
130 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
23
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi·36 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
24
Enter roundabout onto US 20
118 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
25
Continue on US 20
0.8 mi·57 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
26
Turn straight onto US 20; US 97 Business
439 ft·13 sec·Northeast 3rd Street
27
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
0.2 mi·20 sec·Empire Avenue
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
29
Merge onto US 97
1.8 mi·3 min·Bend Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn right onto Northwest Lafayette Avenue
0.2 mi·45 sec·Northwest Lafayette Avenue
31
At end of road, turn left onto Northwest Wall Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Northwest Wall Street
32
Turn right onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
54 ft·2 sec·Northwest Franklin Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
Northwest Franklin Avenue
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1-hour and 36-minute drive, flexibility is your best friend. There are no designated stops mentioned, so you can depart whenever suits you best, perhaps in the morning to maximize your day in Bend. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $12, and it's always wise to top off before heading out. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to the road signage as you navigate the various local highways and turns, especially on the longest stretch of The Dalles-California Highway.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.7 miles from Warm Springs, OR, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.1 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 13 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.7 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bend, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Warm Springs, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Warm Springs, OR
This is one driving day of about 59.5 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Warm Springs, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on The Dalles-California Highway for about 26.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.2 — 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|Warm Springs Street
Turn left onto Warm Springs Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Hollywood Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
41.7 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|Southwest Canal Boulevard
Turn left onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
42 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|Southwest Canal Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
44.2 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|Southwest Canal Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.85 one way
$23.71 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$12.54
$25.09
premium
$5.59
$13.10
$26.19
diesel
$5.61
$13.14
$26.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.8
0
$6.25
$2.86
Efficient EV
14.9
0
$5.21
$2.38
EV Truck/SUV
23.8
0
$8.33
$3.81
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 15, 2026
Origin
Warm Springs, OR
Night
in Warm Springs on Saturday
Local time
9:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bend, OR
Night
in Bend on Saturday
Local time
9:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Redmond, OR
30 mi in
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
37 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
1h 36m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 59.5-mile trip. While you'll experience some highway travel, with a 33% highway share, the route is characterized by its winding nature. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 26.1 miles on The Dalles-California Highway. This means you'll be making frequent adjustments to your steering, so stay alert and enjoy the dynamic nature of the road as it progresses towards Bend.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.1 mi on The Dalles-California 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 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Warm Springs Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 59.5 miles you will encounter 18 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 (Warm Springs Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hollywood Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 41.7 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 59.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.1 miles on The Dalles-California 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: near the start (Warm Springs Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hollywood Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 41.7 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bend, OR before heading back.
