Origin
Beavercreek, OR
Afternoon in Beavercreek on Wednesday
Local time
3:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Beavercreek, OR to Bend, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 10m
Distance
157.4 mi
253 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 59m
★
6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beavercreek, OR
Justin Warren
Bend, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beavercreek, OR to Bend, OR covers 157.4 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on the route, North 3rd Street, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.36 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
78.7 miles from Beavercreek, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 10m drive with frequent turns across 157.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
the route 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 Beavercreek, OR to Bend, OR is easy. At 3h 10m 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 Beavercreek, OR to Bend, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| the route | — | — |
| North 3rd Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Cascade Highway Northeast | — | — |
| Cascade Highway Southeast | — | — |
| North Center Street | — | — |
| North Santiam Highway | — | — |
| Northwest Santiam Boulevard | — | — |
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Longest stretch:
the route
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek, OR and Bend, OR.
1
Start on South Leland Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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South Leland Road
2
Turn left
9.9 mi
·
15 min
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
4
Exit the roundabout
14 mi
·
20 min
5
Turn left onto North 3rd Street
236 ft
·
12 sec
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North 3rd Street
6
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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East Main Street
7
Continue on Cascade Highway Northeast
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Cascade Highway Northeast
8
Continue on Cascade Highway Southeast
6.2 mi
·
9 min
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Cascade Highway Southeast
9
Continue on North Center Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Center Street
10
Continue on Cascade Highway Southeast
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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Cascade Highway Southeast
11
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
12
Merge slight left onto North Santiam Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
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North Santiam Highway
13
Continue on Northwest Santiam Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Northwest Santiam Boulevard
14
Continue on Northeast Santiam Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
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Northeast Santiam Boulevard
15
Continue on North Santiam Highway
76 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
North Santiam Highway
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Barclay Drive
226 ft
·
3 sec
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West Barclay Drive
17
Exit the roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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West Barclay Drive
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Locust Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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North Locust Street
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
249 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
20
Exit the roundabout
15 mi
·
18 min
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
22
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
24
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
26
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
28
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
29
Turn straight onto Northeast 3rd Street
440 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
30
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Empire Avenue
31
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
32
Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bend Parkway
33
Turn right onto Northwest Lafayette Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
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Northwest Lafayette Avenue
34
At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Wall Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Wall Street
35
Turn right onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
52 ft
·
2 sec
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Northwest Franklin Avenue
36
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 78.7 miles from Beavercreek, OR, or about 1h 35m 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 35 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.7 miles or 1h 35m 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 36m
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 Beavercreek, 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 Beavercreek, OR
This is one driving day of about 157.4 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Beavercreek, 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 78.7 mi from Beavercreek, OR · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.7 miles from Beavercreek, 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
$31.36 one way
$62.71 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $33.18 | $66.37 |
| premium | $5.59 | $34.65 | $69.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.75 | $69.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.53 | $7.56 |
| Efficient EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.77 | $6.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63 | 0 | $22.04 | $10.07 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Bend, OR
Afternoon in Bend on Wednesday
Local time
3:31 PM
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
12 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
3h 10m 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 Beavercreek, OR to Bend, OR covers 157.4 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are the route, North 3rd Street, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.7 miles from Beavercreek, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.36 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 Beavercreek, OR to Bend, OR is easy. At 3h 10m 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 Beavercreek, OR to Bend, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beavercreek, OR to Bend, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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