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Trip from Happy Valley, 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

3h 52m

Distance

152 mi

245 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 39m ★
6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Happy Valley, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Happy Valley, OR to Bend, OR covers 152 miles and takes about 3h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Warm Springs Highway, Mount Hood 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 46.7 miles on Warm Springs Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.63 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

76 miles from Happy Valley, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 52m. Total distance: 152 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 52m drive with frequent turns across 152 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.
Warm Springs Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 46.7 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 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Southeast 145th Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 152 miles you will encounter 22 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 0.8 miles (Southeast 145th Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 134.1 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 134.4 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | Southeast 145th Avenue

Turn sharp right onto Southeast 145th Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
134.1 mi into trip | ~3h 19m in | Southwest Canal Boulevard

Turn left onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
134.4 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in | Southwest Canal Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
136.7 mi into trip | ~3h 24m in | Southwest Canal Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
149.2 mi into trip | ~3h 46m in | Empire Avenue

Turn left onto Empire Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Warm Springs Highway 46.7 mi 1h 4m
Mount Hood Highway 34.4 mi 49m
The Dalles-California Highway 26.1 mi 37m
Northwest Warm Springs Highway 13.3 mi 19m
Old Bend Redmond Highway 6.6 mi 11m
Southwest Canal Boulevard 6.3 mi 12m
Southeast Highway 212 5.9 mi 10m
Southeast Sunnyside Road 2.7 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Warm Springs Highway — 46.7 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

58 ft · 1 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
2

Turn straight onto Southeast King Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southeast King Road
3

Turn sharp right onto Southeast 145th Avenue

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Southeast 145th Avenue
4

Enter roundabout onto Southeast 147th Avenue

73 ft · 2 sec · Southeast 147th Avenue
5

Continue on Southeast 147th Avenue

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Southeast 147th Avenue
6

Continue on Southeast 152nd Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Southeast 152nd Avenue
7

Turn left onto Southeast Sunnyside Road

2.7 mi · 5 min · Southeast Sunnyside Road
Use the left lane.
8

Turn left onto OR 212

5.9 mi · 10 min · Southeast Highway 212
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 21 sec
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
11

Merge onto US 26

3.7 mi · 5 min · Mount Hood Highway
12

Continue on US 26

0.9 mi · 2 min · Pioneer Boulevard
13

Continue on US 26

31 mi · 43 min · Mount Hood Highway
14

Continue on US 26

47 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway
15

Continue on US 26

13 mi · 19 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway
16

Continue on US 26; US 97

222 ft · 7 sec · 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on US 26; US 97

1.0 mi · 3 min · Southwest 4th Street
18

Continue on US 26; US 97

26 mi · 37 min · The Dalles-California Highway
19

Turn right onto US 97 Business

503 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Veterans Way
20

Turn left onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
Use the left lane.
21

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

60 ft · 1 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
22

Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard

1.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
23

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

112 ft · 2 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
24

Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
25

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

125 ft · 2 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
26

Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard

3.8 mi · 6 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
27

Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway

3.5 mi · 6 min · Old Bend Redmond Highway
28

Enter roundabout onto Old Bend Redmond Highway

121 ft · 2 sec · Old Bend Redmond Highway
29

Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway

3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Bend Redmond Highway
30

Enter roundabout onto US 20

276 ft · 3 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
31

Continue on US 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
32

Enter roundabout onto US 20

130 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
33

Continue on US 20

0.4 mi · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
34

Enter roundabout onto US 20

118 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
35

Continue on US 20

0.8 mi · 57 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
36

Turn straight onto US 20; US 97 Business

439 ft · 13 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
37

Turn left onto Empire Avenue

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Empire Avenue
38

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
39

Merge onto US 97

1.8 mi · 3 min · Bend Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40

Turn right onto Northwest Lafayette Avenue

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Northwest Lafayette Avenue
41

At end of road, turn left onto Northwest Wall Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest Wall Street
42

Turn right onto Northwest Franklin Avenue

54 ft · 2 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue
43

Arrive at destination

Northwest Franklin Avenue

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 76 miles from Happy Valley, OR, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 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 33 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76 miles or 1h 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 3h 5m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Happy Valley, 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 Happy Valley, OR

This is one driving day of about 152 miles and 3h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Happy Valley, 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 Warm Springs Highway for about 46.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76 mi from Happy Valley, OR · 1h 54m into the drive

Downtown North Bonneville, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Bonneville, WA

76 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

Gresham, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warm Springs, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76 miles from Happy Valley, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bend, OR

The final approach into Bend, 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 Bend, 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 end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 152

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 end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 152

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15416686114

Visit website

Refuge Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

2.9 mi

Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 152

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm

+15413122899

Visit website

Brickhouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $100 or ab mile 152

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+15417280334

Visit website

The Blacksmith Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10 mile 152

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15413180588

Visit website

Pine Tavern Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 152

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 12–8 pm

+15413825581

Visit website

Noi Thai Cuisine

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 152

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15416476904

Visit website

Wonderland Chicken Co X Worthy Brewing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 152

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15416248443

Visit website

Jackson's Corner - Old Bend

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 152

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15416472198

Visit website

Blissful Spoon & Papillon

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 152

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Closed

+15412418181

Visit website

Café des Chutes

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 152

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15416686114

Visit website

Refuge Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+15034777048

Visit website

Carnelian Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Space Monkey Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15037723028

Visit website

Portland Lux Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+19718655185

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 108.5

Madras, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 152

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 152

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 108.5

Madras, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 108.5

Madras, Oregon

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 152

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 108.5

Madras, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 152

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Drake Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 152

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+15413897275

Visit website

Petersen Rock Garden & Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 141.1

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15419040557

Visit website

Wanderlust Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 152

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15413898359

Visit website

Mountain Air Trampoline Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 152

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15416471409

Visit website

MindTrix Escape Room Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Happy Valley, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15039337005

Visit website

Baker Cabin Site-Pioneer Church

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Oregon City, Oregon

+15036318274

Visit website

Avalon Aeropub

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130.2

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 5:30 am–7:30 pm

+15415166380

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.63 one way

$59.26 round trip

$4.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $31.94 $63.89
premium $5.57 $33.31 $66.62
diesel $6.37 $38.10 $76.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.2 kg one way.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bend, Oregon

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Rivian Adventure Network

Bend, Oregon

Rivian

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Madras, Oregon

Other

1 DCFC

EVCS Charging Station

Warm Springs, Oregon

EVCS

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bend, Oregon

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Madras, Oregon

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Bend, Oregon

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Madras, Oregon

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 4 Tesla: 4 EVCS: 3 Rivian: 2 Electrify America: 2 Other: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.6 0 $15.96 $7.30
Efficient EV 38 0 $13.30 $6.08
EV Truck/SUV 60.8 0 $21.28 $9.73

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Happy Valley, OR

Morning in Happy Valley on Saturday

Local time

6:32 AM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bend, OR

Morning in Bend on Saturday

Local time

6:32 AM

PDT

Current temp

35°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

14 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

3h 52m 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 Happy Valley, OR to Bend, OR covers 152 miles and takes about 3h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Warm Springs Highway, Mount Hood 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 76 miles from Happy Valley, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.63 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 152 miles you will encounter 22 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 0.8 miles (Southeast 145th Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 134.1 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 134.4 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Happy Valley, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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