Beaverton, OR to Bend, OR is 173 miles and takes about 3h 49m via North Santiam Highway and I 5, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Pacific Coast region of Oregon to the same region, primarily utilizing the North Santiam Highway and a section of I 5. The drive offers a mixed experience, suitable for a single-day adventure without requiring an overnight stay. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward journey with a reasonable fuel cost and manageable driving time.
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
86.5 miles from Beaverton, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 47m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 173 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive features a mixed profile, with 34% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a substantial stretch of 104.3 miles on the North Santiam Highway, offering a more continuous driving experience than a fragmented interstate route. The highway sections, including I 5, will likely provide faster travel, while the North Santiam Highway might offer a different pace and character as you progress. Expect a blend of driving conditions throughout the approximately 3 hour and 49 minute trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Santiam Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 104.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest Hall Boulevard.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 173 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Hall Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Southwest Hall Boulevard
Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
0.6 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
6
5.9 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
6
44 mi into trip|~55m in
Take the exit toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 253
Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Be...
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Santiam Highway
104.3 mi
2h 18m
I 5
37.6 mi
44m
US 20
15 mi
18m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
5 mi
6m
McKenzie-Bend Highway
4 mi
5m
Bend Parkway
1.8 mi
3m
West Barclay Drive
0.9 mi
1m
Northwest Santiam Boulevard
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
North Santiam Highway
— 104.3 mi, about 2h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Bend, OR.
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, SalemUse the right lane.
7
Merge onto OR 217
5.0 mi·6 min·Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·43 sec
Toward I 5 South: SalemUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 5
38 mi·44 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 253Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
12
Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
28 mi·32 min·North Santiam Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on OR 22
0.6 mi·43 sec·Northwest Santiam Boulevard
14
Continue on OR 22
0.5 mi·33 sec·Northeast Santiam Boulevard
15
Continue on OR 22
76 mi·1 hr 45 min·North Santiam Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
226 ft·3 sec·West Barclay Drive
17
Continue on West Barclay Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·West Barclay Drive
18
At end of road, turn right onto North Locust Street
0.5 mi·51 sec·North Locust Street
19
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
248 ft·3 sec·US 20; OR 126
20
Continue on US 20; OR 126
15 mi·18 min·US 20; OR 126
21
Enter roundabout onto US 20
133 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
22
Continue on US 20
2.0 mi·3 min·McKenzie-Bend Highway
23
Enter roundabout onto US 20
127 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
24
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi·1 min·McKenzie-Bend Highway
25
Enter roundabout onto US 20
130 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
26
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi·36 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
27
Enter roundabout onto US 20
118 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
28
Continue on US 20
0.8 mi·57 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
29
Turn straight onto US 20; US 97 Business
439 ft·13 sec·Northeast 3rd Street
30
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
0.2 mi·20 sec·Empire Avenue
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
32
Merge onto US 97
1.8 mi·3 min·Bend Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Turn right onto Northwest Lafayette Avenue
0.2 mi·45 sec·Northwest Lafayette Avenue
34
At end of road, turn left onto Northwest Wall Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Northwest Wall Street
35
Turn right onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
54 ft·2 sec·Northwest Franklin Avenue
36
Arrive at destination
Northwest Franklin Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 173-mile distance and a duration under 4 hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Leaving Beaverton in the morning will give you ample time to reach Bend with plenty of daylight left. The longest uninterrupted stretch is over 100 miles on the North Santiam Highway, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you embark on that segment. While the fuel cost is estimated at $34, it's always wise to top off your tank before heading out to avoid any surprises.
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 86.5 miles from Beaverton, OR, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.3 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 38 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.5 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bend, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Beaverton, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Beaverton, OR
This is one driving day of about 173 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Beaverton, 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.
The longest stretch is on North Santiam Highway for about 104.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.5 mi from Beaverton, OR
· 1h 47m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.9
0
$18.17
$8.30
Efficient EV
43.3
0
$15.14
$6.92
EV Truck/SUV
69.2
0
$24.22
$11.07
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Beaverton, OR
Late night
in Beaverton on Saturday
Local time
5:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bend, OR
Late night
in Bend on Saturday
Local time
5:46 AM
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
10 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 49m 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 Beaverton, OR to Bend, OR covers 173 miles and takes about 3h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Santiam Highway, I 5, US 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.5 miles from Beaverton, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.46 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 173 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Hall Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Beaverton, OR to Bend, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
