Origin
The Dalles, OR
Afternoon in The Dalles on Wednesday
Local time
4:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Dalles, OR to Bend, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
130.3 mi
210 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
The Dalles, OR
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Bend, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from The Dalles, OR to Bend, OR covers 130.3 miles and takes about 2h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on G Street, East 10th Street, Dry Hollow Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.96 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
65.1 miles from The Dalles, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 37m drive with frequent turns across 130.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
G Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from The Dalles, OR to Bend, OR is easy. At 2h 37m 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 The Dalles, OR to Bend, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| G Street | — | — |
| East 10th Street | — | — |
| Dry Hollow Road | — | — |
| Brewery Grade | — | — |
| East 2nd Street | — | — |
| The Dalles-California Highway | — | — |
| Deschutes Avenue | — | — |
| Northeast 6th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
G Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Dalles, OR and Bend, OR.
1
Start on the route
118 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto G Street
151 ft
·
9 sec
·
G Street
3
Turn right onto East 10th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 10th Street
4
Turn left onto Dry Hollow Road
331 ft
·
10 sec
·
Dry Hollow Road
5
Turn slight left onto Brewery Grade
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Brewery Grade
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 2nd Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 2nd Street
7
Exit the roundabout onto East 2nd Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East 2nd Street
8
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
9
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
26 mi
·
36 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
10
Continue on Deschutes Avenue
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Deschutes Avenue
11
Turn slight left onto The Dalles-California Highway
46 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
12
Continue on Northeast 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Northeast 6th Street
13
Turn left onto 4th Street
266 ft
·
12 sec
·
4th Street
14
Continue on Southwest 4th Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 4th Street
15
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
26 mi
·
37 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
16
Turn right onto Southwest Veterans Way
502 ft
·
14 sec
·
Southwest Veterans Way
17
Turn left onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Canal Boulevard
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
19
Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Canal Boulevard
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
21
Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Canal Boulevard
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
23
Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
24
Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Bend Redmond Highway
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Bend Redmond Highway
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old Bend Redmond Highway
26
Exit the roundabout onto Old Bend Redmond Highway
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Bend Redmond Highway
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
276 ft
·
4 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
28
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
30
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
32
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
33
Turn straight onto Northeast 3rd Street
440 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
34
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Empire Avenue
35
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
36
Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bend Parkway
37
Turn right onto Northwest Lafayette Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Northwest Lafayette Avenue
38
At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Wall Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Wall Street
39
Turn right onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northwest Franklin Avenue
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 65.1 miles from The Dalles, OR, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.1 miles or 1h 18m 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 9m
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 The Dalles, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 The Dalles, OR
This is one driving day of about 130.3 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from The Dalles, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.1 mi from The Dalles, OR · 1h 18m 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 65.1 miles from The Dalles, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.96 one way
$51.91 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $27.47 | $54.94 |
| premium | $5.59 | $28.68 | $57.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.77 | $57.54 |
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: 45.6 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 | 39.1 | 0 | $13.68 | $6.25 |
| Efficient EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.40 | $5.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.24 | $8.34 |
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
Bend, OR
Afternoon in Bend on Wednesday
Local time
4:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Madras, 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 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 37m 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 The Dalles, OR to Bend, OR covers 130.3 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are G Street, East 10th Street, Dry Hollow Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.1 miles from The Dalles, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.96 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.
The drive from The Dalles, OR to Bend, OR is easy. At 2h 37m 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 The Dalles, OR to Bend, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from The Dalles, OR to Bend, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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