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Trip from Bend, OR to Canby, OR

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 35m

Distance

159.7 mi

257 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 23m ★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bend, OR

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city in Oregon, USA

Canby, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bend, OR to Canby, OR covers 159.7 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Santiam Highway, Santiam Highway, I 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.9 miles on North Santiam Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.81 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

79.8 miles from Bend, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 159.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 35m drive with frequent turns across 159.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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 78.9 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.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 35m drive. You will face about 17 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 128.2 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
4 mi into trip | ~9m in | 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 | South Locust Street

Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
128.2 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in | I 5; OR 99E

Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E toward I 5 North: Portland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 1B Toward I 5 North: Portland
5
152.8 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in | I 5

Take the exit onto I 5 toward Donald, Aurora

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Donald, Aurora
6
159.6 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in | North Ivy Street

Turn left onto North Ivy Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Santiam Highway 78.9 mi 1h 47m
Santiam Highway 25.1 mi 31m
I 5 25 mi 29m
McKenzie-Bend Highway 19 mi 24m
Ehlen Road Northeast 2.7 mi 4m
Pacific Highway East 1.9 mi 2m
Northeast 3rd Street 1 mi 2m
Southwest Pacific Highway East 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: North Santiam Highway — 78.9 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bend, OR and Canby, 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 right at fork onto OR 22

51 mi · 1 hr 14 min · North Santiam Highway
24

Continue on OR 22

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Northeast Santiam Boulevard
25

Continue on OR 22

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Northwest Santiam Boulevard
26

Continue on OR 22

28 mi · 32 min · North Santiam Highway
27

Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E

25 mi · 29 min · I 5; OR 99E
Exit 1B Toward I 5 North: Portland
28

Take the exit onto I 5

0.4 mi · 44 sec · I 5
Toward Donald, Aurora
29

Turn right onto CR 96

2.7 mi · 4 min · Ehlen Road Northeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
30

Turn left onto OR 99E

1.9 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway East
Use the left lane.
31

Continue on OR 99E

1.0 mi · 1 min · Southwest Pacific Highway East
32

Continue on OR 99E

0.9 mi · 2 min · Southwest 1st Avenue
Use the left lane.
33

Turn left onto North Ivy Street

257 ft · 6 sec · North Ivy Street
Use the left lane.
34

Arrive at destination

North Ivy Street

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 79.8 miles from Bend, OR, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.9 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 35 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 79.8 miles or 1h 51m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Canby, 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.

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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 Bend, OR

This is one driving day of about 159.7 miles and 3h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 North Santiam Highway for about 78.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 79.8 mi from Bend, OR · 1h 51m into the drive

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stayton, OR

80 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

Sisters, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stayton, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.8 miles from Bend, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before North Santiam Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.9 miles.

Arriving in Canby, OR

The final approach into Canby, 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 Canby, OR.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bend, Oregon

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately

Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm

+15413122899

Visit website

Brickhouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bend, Oregon

0.2 mi

The Blacksmith Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bend, Oregon

0.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Café des Chutes

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bend, Oregon

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15416686114

Visit website

Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm

+15413122899

Visit website

Brickhouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $100 or ab

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+15417280334

Visit website

The Blacksmith Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15413180588

Visit website

Pine Tavern Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 12–8 pm

+15413825581

Visit website

Noi Thai Cuisine

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15416476904

Visit website

Wonderland Chicken Co X Worthy Brewing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15416248443

Visit website

Jackson's Corner - Old Bend

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15416472198

Visit website

Blissful Spoon & Papillon

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Closed

+15412418181

Visit website

Café des Chutes

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15416686114

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 22.8

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

1.9 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 22.8

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Drake Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+15413897275

Visit website

Canby Depot Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 159.7

Canby, Oregon

Hours: Closed

+15032666712

Visit website

Wanderlust Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15413898359

Visit website

Mountain Air Trampoline Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15416471409

Visit website

Legion Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 148.3

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15039825240

Visit website

OSH Museum of Mental Health

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 125.5

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19715991674

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.81 one way

$63.63 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $33.67 $67.34
premium $5.59 $35.15 $70.31
diesel $5.61 $35.26 $70.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.9 0 $16.77 $7.67
Efficient EV 39.9 0 $13.97 $6.39
EV Truck/SUV 63.9 0 $22.36 $10.22

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bend, OR

Evening in Bend on Thursday

Local time

8:42 PM

PDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Canby, OR

Evening in Canby on Thursday

Local time

8:42 PM

PDT

Current temp

47°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 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 35m 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 Canby, OR covers 159.7 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Santiam Highway, Santiam Highway, I 5. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.8 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 $31.81 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 straightforward 3h 35m drive. You will face about 17 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 128.2 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Bend, OR to Canby, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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