Origin
Bend, OR
Afternoon in Bend on Thursday
Local time
2:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bend, OR to Hood River, OR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 28m
Distance
152.5 mi
245 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 17m
★
6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 39m
5 PM
3h 52m
8 PM
3h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bend, OR
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Hood River, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bend, OR to Hood River, OR covers 152.5 miles and takes about 3h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on The Dalles-California Highway, Columbia River Highway, Bend Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 122.5 miles on The Dalles-California Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.38 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
76.2 miles from Bend, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 152.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 28m drive with frequent turns across 152.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
The Dalles-California Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 122.5 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 0.1 miles in near Northwest Bond Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 28m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest Bond Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 43.5 miles (US 97 / Northeast 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northwest Bond Street
Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
43.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
US 97 / Northeast 6th Street
Turn right onto US 97 / Northeast 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
151.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 26m in
Take the exit toward Hood River, City Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Hood River, City Center
7
151.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 26m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| The Dalles-California Highway | 122.5 mi | 2h 47m |
| Columbia River Highway | 22.6 mi | 25m |
| Bend Parkway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| 5th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Wall Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Deschutes Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Bond Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
The Dalles-California Highway
— 122.5 mi, about 2h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend, OR and Hood River, 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
·
15 sec
·
Northeast Revere Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
7
Merge onto US 97
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Bend Parkway
8
Continue on US 97
38 mi
·
53 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
9
Continue on US 26; US 97
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Street
10
Turn right onto US 97
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Northeast 6th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 97
25 mi
·
29 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
12
Continue on US 197
22 mi
·
32 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
13
Continue on US 197
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Deschutes Avenue
14
Continue on US 197
38 mi
·
51 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
15
Continue on US 30; US 197
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
The Dalles-California Highway
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
17
Merge onto I 84
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Columbia River Highway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Hood River, City Center
19
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
At end of road, turn right onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
State Street
21
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
9th Street
22
Continue on Park Street
134 ft
·
5 sec
·
Park Street
23
Arrive at destination
Park 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 76.2 miles from Bend, OR, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.5 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 34 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.2 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 Hood River, 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 152.5 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 The Dalles-California Highway for about 122.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.2 mi from Bend, OR · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.2 miles from Bend, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before The Dalles-California Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122.5 miles.
Arriving in Hood River, OR
The final approach into Hood River, 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 Hood River, OR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.38 one way
$60.76 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $32.15 | $64.30 |
| premium | $5.59 | $33.57 | $67.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.67 | $67.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.01 | $7.32 |
| Efficient EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.34 | $6.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61 | 0 | $21.35 | $9.76 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Hood River, OR
Afternoon in Hood River on Thursday
Local time
2:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Warm Springs, OR
76 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
35 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 28m 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 Hood River, OR covers 152.5 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are The Dalles-California Highway, Columbia River Highway, Bend Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.2 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 $30.38 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 28m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest Bond Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 43.5 miles (US 97 / Northeast 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bend, OR to Hood River, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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