Origin
Ashland, OR
Afternoon in Ashland on Sunday
Local time
4:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashland, OR to Bend, OR
Drive Time
3h 32m
Distance
185.7 mi
299 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 20m
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6 AM
3h 32m
8 AM
3h 57m
10 AM
3h 41m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 42m
5 PM
3h 56m
8 PM
3h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashland, OR
Chris Flaten
Bend, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ashland, OR to Bend, OR covers 185.7 miles and takes about 3h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 3rd Street, East Main Street, Green Springs Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
92.8 miles from Ashland, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 32m drive with frequent turns across 185.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 3rd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ashland, OR to Bend, OR is easy. At 3h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ashland, OR to Bend, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Green Springs Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dead Indian Memorial Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Falls Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westside Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Side Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sevenmile Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North 3rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland, OR and Bend, OR.
1
Start on Lithia Way
243 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lithia Way
2
Turn sharp left onto North 3rd Street
253 ft
·
14 sec
·
North 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto East Main Street
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Green Springs Highway
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Green Springs Highway
5
Turn left onto Dead Indian Memorial Road
36 mi
·
49 min
·
Dead Indian Memorial Road
6
Turn right onto Falls Highway
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Falls Highway
7
Turn left onto Westside Road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Westside Road
8
Continue on West Side Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Road
9
Continue on Westside Road
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Westside Road
10
Continue on Sevenmile Road
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Sevenmile Road
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Weed Road East
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Weed Road East
12
Turn left onto Loosley Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Loosley Road
13
Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Crater Lake Highway
14
Turn left onto Chiloquin Highway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Chiloquin Highway
15
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
16
Merge slight left onto The Dalles-California Highway
105 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
17
Continue on Bend Parkway
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Bend Parkway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Bend, Mount Bachelor
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Downtown Bend, Mount Bachelor
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Scott Street
240 ft
·
6 sec
·
Southeast Scott Street
20
Continue on Northwest Colorado Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwest Colorado Avenue
21
Turn right onto Northwest Sisemore Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Northwest Sisemore Street
22
Turn left onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Franklin Avenue
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.8 miles from Ashland, OR, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.8 miles or 1h 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 2h 54m
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 Ashland, 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 Ashland, OR
This is one driving day of about 185.7 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ashland, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.8 mi from Ashland, OR · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.8 miles from Ashland, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bend, OR
The final approach into Bend, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bend, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.96 one way
$73.91 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $39.03 | $78.05 |
| premium | $5.59 | $40.85 | $81.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.26 | $82.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.7 | 0 | $19.50 | $8.91 |
| Efficient EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.25 | $7.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.3 | 0 | $26.00 | $11.88 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Afternoon in Bend on Sunday
Local time
4:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°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
19 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
3h 32m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ashland, OR to Bend, OR covers 185.7 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 3rd Street, East Main Street, Green Springs Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.8 miles from Ashland, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Ashland, OR to Bend, OR is easy. At 3h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ashland, OR to Bend, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ashland, OR to Bend, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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