Origin
Bend, OR
Morning in Bend on Monday
Local time
6:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bend, OR to North Plains, OR
Drive Time
4h 9m
Distance
186.6 mi
300 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
22 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 56m
★
6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 34m
8 PM
4h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bend, OR
Saliha Büyükkaya Gülhan
North Plains, OR
Sam McCool
Trip Overview
The drive from Bend, OR to North Plains, OR covers 186.6 miles and takes about 4h 9m 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, I 5, Santiam Highway 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 $37.14 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
93.3 miles from Bend, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 9m drive with frequent turns across 186.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 186.6 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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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
7
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. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 5 North: Portland
8
166.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 39m in
Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
6
185.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 7m in
Take the exit toward Glencoe Rd., North Plains
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 57
Toward Glencoe Rd., North Plains
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Bend, OR to North Plains, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Beaverton along the way.
Beaverton
166.5 mi in
|
~3h 39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Santiam Highway | 78.9 mi | 1h 47m |
| I 5 | 38.2 mi | 45m |
| Santiam Highway | 25.1 mi | 31m |
| McKenzie-Bend Highway | 19 mi | 24m |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 11 mi | 14m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Northeast 3rd Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| OR 217 | 0.9 mi | 2m |
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 North Plains, OR.
1
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
·
18 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
·
16 sec
·
Division Street
8
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 3rd Street
9
Turn slight right onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
11
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
13
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
15
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
17
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
15 mi
·
18 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Locust Street
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Locust Street
19
Exit the roundabout onto 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 the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Santiam Highway
16 ft
·
Santiam Highway
22
Exit the roundabout onto Santiam Highway
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Santiam Highway
23
Keep slight right to continue on North Santiam Highway
51 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
North Santiam Highway
24
Continue on Northeast Santiam Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northeast Santiam Boulevard
25
Continue on Northwest Santiam Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Northwest Santiam Boulevard
26
Continue on North Santiam Highway
28 mi
·
32 min
·
North Santiam Highway
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Portland
38 mi
·
45 min
·
I 5 North: Portland
28
Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
29
Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
30
Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 26 West
31
Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
32
Take the exit slight right toward Glencoe Rd., North Plains
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Glencoe Rd., North Plains
33
Turn right onto Northwest Glencoe Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Glencoe Road
34
Turn left onto Northwest Commercial Street
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
Northwest Commercial Street
35
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 93.3 miles from Bend, OR, or about 2h 11m 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 80 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.3 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Plains, 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 186.6 miles and 4h 9m.
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.
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 93.3 mi from Bend, OR · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.3 miles from Bend, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North Santiam Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.9 miles.
Arriving in North Plains, OR
The final approach into North Plains, 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 North Plains, 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
$37.14 one way
$74.27 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $39.22 | $78.43 |
| premium | $5.59 | $41.04 | $82.09 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.46 | $82.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
SpringHill Suites Marriott - Tesla Supercharger
Bend, OR
Tesla
8 DCFC
Fred Meyer Bend - Tesla Supercharger
Bend, OR
Tesla
8 DCFC
Outlaw Station - Tesla Supercharger
Sisters, OR
Tesla
8 DCFC
Tumalo, OR
Bend, OR
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
6 DCFC
Detroit Lake - Tesla Supercharger
Detroit, OR
Tesla
6 DCFC
Walmart 2075 (Bend, OR)
Bend, OR
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Kendall Ford of Bend
Bend, OR
Blink Network
4 DCFC
ARCO, Commercial St SE, Salem, OR
Salem, OR
BP_PULSE
4 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 11
Tesla: 4
EVCS: 3
Electrify America: 1
Blink Network: 1
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1
BP_PULSE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56 | 0 | $19.59 | $8.96 |
| Efficient EV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.33 | $7.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.6 | 0 | $26.12 | $11.94 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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
North Plains, OR
Morning in North Plains on Monday
Local time
6:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
39°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
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
4h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 North Plains, OR covers 186.6 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Santiam Highway, I 5, Santiam Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.3 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 $37.14 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 186.6 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bend, OR to North Plains, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Beaverton along the way.
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