Origin
Deschutes River Woods, OR
Late night in Deschutes River Woods on Saturday
Local time
4:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deschutes River Woods, OR to Bend, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deschutes River Woods, OR
Photo Collections
Bend, OR
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Trip Overview
This short 7.5-mile drive from Deschutes River Woods to Bend, Oregon, will only take about 14 minutes, making it an easy addition to any day. With no highway driving, this route offers a relaxed local experience. Given its brevity, it's perfectly suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $1, so budget concerns are unlikely for this quick journey. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, offering a consistent regional feel throughout your short travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route. You'll navigate primarily on Ute Lane, Riverwoods Drive, and Lakeview Drive, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but given the short total mileage, you'll likely be making frequent adjustments. This drive is characterized by its winding nature, keeping you engaged behind the wheel as you transition through local Oregon roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ute Lane is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Deschutes River Woods, OR to Bend, OR is easy. At 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Deschutes River Woods, OR to Bend, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ute Lane | — | — |
| Riverwoods Drive | — | — |
| Lakeview Drive | — | — |
| Baker Road | — | — |
| The Dalles-California Highway | — | — |
| Bend Parkway | — | — |
| Downtown Bend | — | — |
| Southeast Scott Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ute Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deschutes River Woods, OR and Bend, OR.
1
Start on Galen Road
436 ft
·
21 sec
·
Galen Road
2
Turn right onto Ute Lane
466 ft
·
26 sec
·
Ute Lane
3
Turn left onto Riverwoods Drive
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Riverwoods Drive
4
Continue on Lakeview Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lakeview Drive
5
Continue on Baker Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Baker Road
6
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
7
Merge slight left onto The Dalles-California Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
8
Continue on Bend Parkway
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Bend Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Bend, Mount Bachelor
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Downtown Bend, Mount Bachelor
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Scott Street
240 ft
·
6 sec
·
Southeast Scott Street
11
Continue on Northwest Colorado Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwest Colorado Avenue
12
Turn right onto Northwest Sisemore Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Northwest Sisemore Street
13
Turn left onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Franklin Avenue
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.49 one way
$2.99 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Bend, OR
Late night in Bend on Saturday
Local time
4:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
35°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
3 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
14m 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 Deschutes River Woods, OR to Bend, OR covers 7.5 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ute Lane, Riverwoods Drive, Lakeview Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.7 miles from Deschutes River Woods, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.49 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 Deschutes River Woods, OR to Bend, OR is easy. At 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Deschutes River Woods, OR to Bend, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Deschutes River Woods, OR to Bend, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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