Origin
Bend, OR
Evening in Bend on Sunday
Local time
5:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bend, OR to Albany, OR
Drive Time
2h 59m
Distance
124.6 mi
200 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
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6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Connecting Bend to Albany, this 124.6-mile journey typically takes about 2 hours and 59 minutes to complete. Because the duration is relatively short, you can easily manage this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $25 on fuel for the trek, which takes you across the Pacific Coast region. The route relies on a mix of thoroughfares, including the Santiam Highway, McKenzie-Bend Highway, and Main Street, rather than high-speed interstates. It serves as a practical link between these two Oregon hubs, offering a straightforward travel experience for those looking to move between the cities efficiently.
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
62.3 miles from Bend, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero percent highway-style driving. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Santiam Highway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 93.3 miles. Because of the technical nature of these local roads, you should stay alert for constant changes in direction and pace. The character of the drive shifts as you transition off the highways onto Main Street, requiring more focused attention than a standard freeway cruise. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that demands engagement throughout the entire three-hour duration.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Santiam Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 93.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 4 miles in near US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 59m drive. You will face about 21 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.8 miles (South Locust Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 110 miles (US 20 / East Carolina Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
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South Locust Street
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
110 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
|
US 20 / East Carolina Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 20 / East Carolina Street
Navigation decision point
5
123.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m in
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Main Street Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
123.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m in
|
Main Street Southeast
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Santiam Highway | 93.3 mi | 2h 11m |
| McKenzie-Bend Highway | 19 mi | 24m |
| Main Street | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 3rd Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Barclay Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 1st Avenue East | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Park Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Santiam Highway
— 93.3 mi, about 2h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend, OR and Albany, OR.
1
Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue
432 ft
·
27 sec
·
Northwest Franklin Avenue
2
Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Bond Street
3
Turn right onto Northwest Wall Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Wall Street
4
Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue
372 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northwest Revere Avenue
5
Continue on Northeast Revere Avenue
368 ft
·
17 sec
·
Northeast Revere Avenue
6
Turn left onto Northeast Division Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Division Street
7
Continue on Division Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Division Street
8
Turn left onto US 20; US 97 Business
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 3rd Street
9
Turn slight right onto US 20; US 97 Business
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
10
Enter roundabout onto US 20
133 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
11
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
12
Enter roundabout onto US 20
130 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
13
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
14
Enter roundabout onto US 20
114 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
15
Continue on US 20
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto US 20
123 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
17
Continue on US 20
15 mi
·
18 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
18
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Locust Street
19
Continue on South Locust Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Locust Street
20
Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Barclay Drive
21
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Santiam Highway
22
Continue on US 20; OR 126
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Santiam Highway
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; OR 126
43 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
Santiam Highway
24
Continue on US 20
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
25
Continue on US 20
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Santiam Highway
26
Continue on US 20
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
27
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Park Street
28
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
398 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Carolina Street
29
Turn right onto US 20
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Main Street
30
Continue on US 20
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Santiam Highway
31
Merge onto US 20; OR 99E
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Pacific Boulevard Southeast
32
Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
33
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast
228 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
34
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
35
Continue on Main Street Southeast
491 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
36
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
37
Turn left onto US 20
283 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
38
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
39
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue Southwest
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of the roads, try to plan your departure for daylight hours to ensure maximum visibility through the winding sections. You only need to budget for one stop along the 124.6-mile path, making it simple to stretch your legs without overcomplicating your schedule. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $25 estimate is based on standard driving conditions and could fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Since this is a one-day trip, your primary advantage is flexibility; take your time during the 93.3-mile stretch on the Santiam Highway to avoid driver fatigue. If you encounter traffic, remember that the local road segments offer fewer passing opportunities than an interstate, so plan your pacing accordingly.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.3 miles from Bend, OR, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.3 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 80 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.3 miles or 1h 26m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bend, 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.
+
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 Bend, OR
This is one driving day of about 124.6 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bend, 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 Santiam Highway for about 93.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.3 mi from Bend, OR · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 62.3 miles from Bend, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Santiam Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.3 miles.
Arriving in Albany, OR
The final approach into Albany, 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 Albany, 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
$24.80 one way
$49.59 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $26.19 | $52.37 |
| premium | $5.59 | $27.41 | $54.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.68 | $55.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.08 | $5.98 |
| Efficient EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.90 | $4.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.44 | $7.97 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Albany, OR
Evening in Albany on Sunday
Local time
5:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
56°F
Springfield, OR
62 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
18 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
2h 59m 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 Bend, OR to Albany, OR covers 124.6 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Santiam Highway, McKenzie-Bend Highway, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.3 miles from Bend, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 straightforward 2h 59m drive. You will face about 21 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.8 miles (South Locust Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 110 miles (US 20 / East Carolina Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bend, OR to Albany, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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