Origin
Bend, OR
Late night in Bend on Saturday
Local time
2:55 AM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bend, OR to La Pine, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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La Pine, OR
Rafael Minguet Delgado
Trip Overview
The drive from Bend, OR to La Pine, OR covers 29.8 miles and takes about 39m 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, Bend Parkway, Northwest Hawthorne Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.9 miles on The Dalles-California Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 29.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 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 25.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest Bond Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bend, OR to La Pine, OR is easy. At 39m with 11% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest Bond Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northwest Minnesota Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northwest Lava Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northwest Bond Street
Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Northwest Minnesota Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest Minnesota Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Northwest Lava Road
Turn left onto Northwest Lava Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Northwest Oregon Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest Oregon Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 97 / Bend Parkway
At end of road, turn right onto US 97 / Bend Parkway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| The Dalles-California Highway | 25.9 mi | 31m |
| Bend Parkway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Northwest Hawthorne Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Franklin Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Minnesota Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Lava Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Bond Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Oregon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
The Dalles-California Highway
— 25.9 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend, OR and La Pine, OR.
1
Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue
432 ft
·
27 sec
·
Northwest Franklin Avenue
2
Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
368 ft
·
17 sec
·
Northwest Bond Street
3
Turn right onto Northwest Minnesota Avenue
397 ft
·
18 sec
·
Northwest Minnesota Avenue
4
Turn left onto Northwest Lava Road
389 ft
·
18 sec
·
Northwest Lava Road
5
Turn right onto Northwest Oregon Avenue
125 ft
·
5 sec
·
Northwest Oregon Avenue
6
Continue on Northwest Hawthorne Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northwest Hawthorne Avenue
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 97
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Bend Parkway
8
Continue on US 97
26 mi
·
31 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
9
Arrive at destination
US 97
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.81 one way
$11.62 round trip
$4.95/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
| premium | $5.57 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
La Pine, OR
Late night in La Pine on Saturday
Local time
2:55 AM
PDT
Current temp
29°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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 La Pine, OR covers 29.8 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are The Dalles-California Highway, Bend Parkway, Northwest Hawthorne Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 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 $5.81 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.
The drive from Bend, OR to La Pine, OR is easy. At 39m with 11% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest Bond Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northwest Minnesota Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northwest Lava Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bend, OR to La Pine, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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