Origin
Scio, OR
Late night in Scio on Friday
Local time
2:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scio, OR to Bend, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
125.6 mi
202 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
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6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scio, OR
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Bend, OR
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Trip Overview
This 125.6-mile drive from Scio, Oregon, to Bend, Oregon, will take you approximately 2 hours and 53 minutes. It's a manageable one-day trip, so you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on North Santiam Highway and US 20, with a small portion on Stayton Scio Road Southeast. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $25. Expect a route with plenty of turns, making it a more engaging local drive than a straightforward interstate cruise. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll be exploring within the same general geographic area of Oregon.
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
62.8 miles from Scio, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 125.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
The personality of this route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive. While only 13% of the journey is on highways, you'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 91.3 miles along the North Santiam Highway. This suggests a significant portion of the drive will be on more winding, potentially scenic, two-lane roads rather than high-speed freeways. The road will likely change character as you move from more local roads near Scio to the longer stretches on the highway, eventually leading you toward Bend.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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 91.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 53m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northeast 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 103.7 miles (US 20; OR 126): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Northeast 4th Avenue
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
103.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m in
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US 20; OR 126
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
122.8 mi into trip
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~2h 47m in
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Empire Avenue
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
123 mi into trip
|
~2h 47m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Santiam Highway | 91.3 mi | 2h 3m |
| US 20 | 15 mi | 18m |
| Stayton Scio Road Southeast | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| McKenzie-Bend Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Stayton Scio Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Bend Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South First Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Fern Ridge Road Southeast | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Santiam Highway
— 91.3 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scio, OR and Bend, OR.
1
Start on Northwest 1st Avenue
84 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northwest 1st Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Avenue
435 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northeast 4th Avenue
4
Turn straight onto Stayton Scio Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Stayton Scio Road
5
Continue on Stayton Scio Road Southeast
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stayton Scio Road Southeast
6
Continue on Stayton Scio Road Southeast
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Stayton Scio Road Southeast
7
Continue on CR 66
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South 1st Avenue
8
Continue on CR 66
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South First Avenue
9
Turn right onto Fern Ridge Road Southeast
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fern Ridge Road Southeast
10
Turn right onto OR 22
15 mi
·
17 min
·
North Santiam Highway
11
Continue on OR 22
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Northwest Santiam Boulevard
12
Continue on OR 22
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Northeast Santiam Boulevard
13
Continue on OR 22
76 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
North Santiam Highway
14
Enter roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
226 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Barclay Drive
15
Continue on West Barclay Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Barclay Drive
16
At end of road, turn right onto North Locust Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Locust Street
17
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
248 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 20; OR 126
18
Continue on US 20; OR 126
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 20; OR 126
19
Enter roundabout onto US 20
133 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
20
Continue on US 20
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
21
Enter roundabout onto US 20
127 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
22
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
23
Enter roundabout onto US 20
130 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
24
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
25
Enter roundabout onto US 20
118 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
26
Continue on US 20
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
27
Turn straight onto US 20; US 97 Business
439 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
28
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Empire Avenue
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
30
Merge onto US 97
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bend Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Turn right onto Northwest Lafayette Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Northwest Lafayette Avenue
32
At end of road, turn left onto Northwest Wall Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Wall Street
33
Turn right onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
54 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northwest Franklin Avenue
34
Arrive at destination
Northwest Franklin Avenue
Trip Plan
With a duration of under three hours, this drive is perfect for a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving earlier in the morning to take advantage of fewer vehicles on the road, especially on the North Santiam Highway. Plan for one stop along the way, perhaps to stretch your legs or grab a quick bite, to break up the 91.3-mile longest stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $25, and ensure you have enough to reach Bend, as services might be more spread out on certain segments of US 20.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.8 miles from Scio, OR, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.3 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 28 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.8 miles or 1h 24m 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 21m
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 Scio, 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 Scio, OR
This is one driving day of about 125.6 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Scio, 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 91.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.8 mi from Scio, OR · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.8 miles from Scio, 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 91.3 miles.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.02 one way
$50.04 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $26.48 | $52.96 |
| premium | $5.59 | $27.65 | $55.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.73 | $55.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.19 | $6.03 |
| Efficient EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.99 | $5.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.58 | $8.04 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Bend, OR
Late night in Bend on Friday
Local time
2:25 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
25 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
2h 53m 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 Scio, OR to Bend, OR covers 125.6 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Santiam Highway, US 20, Stayton Scio Road Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.8 miles from Scio, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.02 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 53m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northeast 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 103.7 miles (US 20; OR 126): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Scio, OR to Bend, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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