Origin
Bend, OR
Afternoon in Bend on Wednesday
Local time
4:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bend, OR to The Dalles, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
130.8 mi
211 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 53m
★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 57m
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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The Dalles, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bend, OR to The Dalles, OR covers 130.8 miles and takes about 3h 4m 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, US 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 122.2 miles on The Dalles-California Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.06 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
65.4 miles from Bend, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 4m drive with frequent turns across 130.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 122.2 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.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bend, OR to The Dalles, OR is easy. At 3h 4m with 4% 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 0.9 miles (Northwest Revere Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Northwest Bond Street
Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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Northwest Revere Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue
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
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US 97 / Northeast 6th Street
Turn right onto US 97 / Northeast 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
130.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| The Dalles-California Highway | 122.2 mi | 2h 46m |
| Bend Parkway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| US 30 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| 5th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East 10th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Wall Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Deschutes Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Brewery Grade | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
The Dalles-California Highway
— 122.2 mi, about 2h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend, OR and The Dalles, 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
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 30
16
Enter roundabout onto Brewery Grade
221 ft
·
3 sec
·
Brewery Grade
17
Continue on Brewery Grade
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Brewery Grade
18
Turn right onto Dry Hollow Road
332 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dry Hollow Road
19
Turn right onto East 10th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 10th Street
20
Turn left onto G Street
150 ft
·
8 sec
·
G Street
21
Turn right
118 ft
·
8 sec
22
Arrive at 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 65.4 miles from Bend, OR, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.2 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 29 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.4 miles or 1h 31m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Dalles, 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 130.8 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 122.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.4 mi from Bend, OR · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.4 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 122.2 miles.
Arriving in The Dalles, OR
The final approach into The Dalles, 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 The Dalles, 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
$26.06 one way
$52.11 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $27.58 | $55.15 |
| premium | $5.59 | $28.79 | $57.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.88 | $57.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.73 | $6.28 |
| Efficient EV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.45 | $5.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.3 | 0 | $18.31 | $8.37 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
The Dalles, OR
Afternoon in The Dalles on Wednesday
Local time
4:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Warm Springs, OR
65 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 4m 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 The Dalles, OR covers 130.8 miles and takes about 3h 4m 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, US 30. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.4 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 $26.06 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 The Dalles, OR is easy. At 3h 4m with 4% 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 0.9 miles (Northwest Revere Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Bend, OR to The Dalles, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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