Trip from Bend, OR to Joseph, OR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

7h 40m

Distance

363.8 mi

585 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$72

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

7h 31m ★

6 AM

7h 41m

8 AM

8h 0m

10 AM

7h 48m

12 PM

7h 46m

3 PM

7h 49m

5 PM

7h 59m

8 PM

7h 35m

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

The drive from Bend, OR to Joseph, OR covers 363.8 miles and takes about 7h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Old Oregon Trail Highway, Sherman Highway, The Dalles-California Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.3 miles on Old Oregon Trail Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $72.47 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

181.9 miles from Bend, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 40m. Total distance: 363.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 40m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 40m drive with frequent turns across 363.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Old Oregon Trail Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 94.3 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 0.1 miles in near Northwest Bond Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 40m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 13 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest Bond Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Northwest Revere Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Northwest Bond Street

Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street

Navigation decision point

0.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | Northwest Revere Avenue

Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue

Navigation decision point

1 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

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.

293.7 mi into trip | ~5h 55m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 261

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Old Oregon Trail Highway	94.3 mi	1h 42m
Sherman Highway	67.7 mi	1h 29m
The Dalles-California Highway	62.8 mi	1h 22m
Columbia River Highway	62.7 mi	1h 7m
Wallowa Lake Highway	50.4 mi	1h 14m
East Highway 82	7.2 mi	10m
State Highway 82	6.3 mi	9m
Bend Parkway	3.3 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Old Oregon Trail Highway — 94.3 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue

432 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue

Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Northwest Bond Street

Turn right onto Northwest Wall Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northwest Wall Street

Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue

372 ft · 10 sec · Northwest Revere Avenue

Continue on Northeast Revere Avenue

368 ft · 15 sec · Northeast Revere Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Merge onto US 97

3.3 mi · 5 min · Bend Parkway

Continue on US 97

38 mi · 53 min · The Dalles-California Highway

Continue on US 26; US 97

0.9 mi · 2 min · 5th Street

Turn right onto US 97

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Northeast 6th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 97

25 mi · 29 min · The Dalles-California Highway

Turn straight onto US 97

12 mi · 16 min · Sherman Highway

Continue on US 97

0.4 mi · 52 sec · E Street

Continue on US 97

55 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Sherman Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Merge onto I 84; US 30

63 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Columbia River Highway

Continue on I 84; US 30

94 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Exit 261 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto OR 82

1.3 mi · 1 min · Island Avenue

Continue on OR 82

0.3 mi · 38 sec · West 1st Street

Turn left onto OR 82

0.3 mi · 25 sec · North McAlister Road

Turn straight onto OR 82

9.3 mi · 13 min · Wallowa Lake Highway

Continue on OR 82

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Ruckman Avenue

Continue on OR 82

6.7 mi · 9 min · Wallowa Lake Highway

Continue on OR 82

0.4 mi · 31 sec · State Highway 82

Continue on OR 82

0.6 mi · 51 sec · South 8th Avenue

Turn right onto OR 82

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Albany Street

Continue on OR 82

13 mi · 19 min · Wallowa Lake Highway

Continue on OR 82

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 82

Continue on OR 82

11 mi · 16 min · Wallowa Lake Highway

Continue on OR 82

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Madison Street

Turn straight onto OR 82

450 ft · 7 sec · State Highway 82

Continue on OR 82

0.4 mi · 39 sec · West 1st Street

Turn slight right onto OR 82

7.2 mi · 10 min · East Highway 82

Continue on OR 82

0.9 mi · 2 min · State Street

Continue on OR 82

4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 82

Continue on OR 82

4.8 mi · 7 min · Wallowa Lake Highway

Continue on OR 82

0.4 mi · 39 sec · West North Street

Turn right onto OR 82

0.4 mi · 39 sec · North River Street

Turn slight left onto OR 82

5.5 mi · 8 min · Wallowa Lake Highway

Continue on OR 82

0.4 mi · 44 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto OR 350

75 ft · 1 sec · East Wallowa Avenue

Arrive at destination

OR 350

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 181.9 miles from Bend, OR, or about 3h 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.3 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 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 181.9 miles or 3h 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Joseph, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bend, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bend, OR

This is one driving day of about 363.8 miles and 7h 40m.

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 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Old Oregon Trail Highway for about 94.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 181.9 mi from Bend, OR · 3h 54m into the drive

city in Yakima County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sunnyside, WA

182 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

Madras, OR

Fuel and coffee

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

Sunnyside, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 181.9 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 Old Oregon Trail Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.3 miles.

Arriving in Joseph, OR

The final approach into Joseph, 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 Joseph, 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

OpConnect Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 103.9

Grass Valley, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18558859571

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

Joseph Oregon Paddle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 363.8

Joseph, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15418860086

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$72.47 one way

$144.95 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 127 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$76.70	$153.40
premium	$5.59	$80.08	$160.16
diesel	$5.61	$80.32	$160.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$72

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$97–$122

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 127.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bend, Oregon

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bend, Oregon

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Bend, Oregon

Tesla

1 DCFC

OpConnect Charging Station

Grass Valley, Oregon

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Bend, Oregon

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bend, Oregon

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Bend, Oregon

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Bend, Oregon

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 3 Tesla: 2 Other: 1 Electrify America: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	109.1	1	$38.20	$17.46
Efficient EV	91	1	$31.83	$14.55
EV Truck/SUV	145.5	1	$50.93	$23.28

Gas CO2

127 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Afternoon in Bend on Thursday

Local time

3:38 PM

PDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Joseph, OR

Afternoon in Joseph on Thursday

Local time

3:38 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Sunnyside, WA

182 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

6 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

7h 40m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Joseph, OR covers 363.8 miles and takes about 7h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Old Oregon Trail Highway, Sherman Highway, The Dalles-California Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 181.9 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 $72.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 40m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 13 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

The route from Bend, OR to Joseph, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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