Trip from Bend, OR to Damascus, OR

Drive Time

3h 33m

Distance

145.5 mi

234 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 21m ★
6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 58m
10 AM
3h 42m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 57m
8 PM
3h 26m

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

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Downtown Damascus, OR, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bend, OR to Damascus, OR covers 145.5 miles and takes about 3h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Northwest Bond Street, Northwest Wall Street, Northwest Revere Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.96 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

72.7 miles from Bend, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 33m drive with frequent turns across 145.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Bond 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 Bend, OR to Damascus, OR is easy. At 3h 33m 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 Bend, OR to Damascus, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northwest Bond Street Unavailable Refreshing
Northwest Wall Street Unavailable Refreshing
Northwest Revere Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Northeast Revere Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Bend Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
The Dalles-California Highway Unavailable Refreshing
5th Street Unavailable Refreshing
Northwest Warm Springs Highway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Northwest Bond Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bend, OR and Damascus, OR.

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Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue

433 ft · 28 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

371 ft · 11 sec · Northwest Revere Avenue
5

Continue on Northeast Revere Avenue

367 ft · 16 sec · Northeast Revere Avenue
6

Take the ramp right

0.2 mi · 21 sec
7

Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway

3.3 mi · 5 min · Bend Parkway
8

Continue on The Dalles-California Highway

38 mi · 53 min · The Dalles-California Highway
9

Continue on 5th Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
10

Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway

13 mi · 19 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway
11

Continue on Warm Springs Highway

47 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway
12

Continue on Mount Hood Highway

31 mi · 43 min · Mount Hood Highway
13

Continue on Proctor Boulevard

0.7 mi · 2 min · Proctor Boulevard
14

Continue on Mount Hood Highway

1.7 mi · 3 min · Mount Hood Highway
15

Turn right onto Southeast Orient Drive

2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Orient Drive
16

Turn left onto Southeast Compton Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Southeast Compton Road
17

Turn straight onto Southeast Highway 212

6.1 mi · 10 min · Southeast Highway 212
18

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 72.7 miles from Bend, 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 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.7 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Damascus, 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 145.5 miles and 3h 33m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 72.7 mi from Bend, OR · 1h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Madras, OR

73 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

Gresham, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Madras, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.7 miles from Bend, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Damascus, OR

The final approach into Damascus, 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 Damascus, 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

$28.96 one way

$57.91 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $30.58 $61.16
premium $5.59 $32.00 $64.01
diesel $5.64 $32.33 $64.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.7 0 $15.28 $6.98
Efficient EV 36.4 0 $12.73 $5.82
EV Truck/SUV 58.2 0 $20.37 $9.31

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bend, OR

Afternoon in Bend on Sunday

Local time

4:10 PM

PDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Damascus, OR

Afternoon in Damascus on Sunday

Local time

4:10 PM

PDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

31°F

Madras, OR

73 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

17 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 33m 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 Damascus, OR covers 145.5 miles and takes about 3h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Bond Street, Northwest Wall Street, Northwest Revere Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.7 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 $28.96 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 Bend, OR to Damascus, OR is easy. At 3h 33m 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 Bend, OR to Damascus, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bend, OR to Damascus, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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