Origin
Union, OR
Morning in Union on Monday
Local time
8:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, OR to Bend, OR
Drive Time
5h 28m
Distance
266.8 mi
429 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 15m
★
6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 55m
10 AM
5h 38m
12 PM
5h 35m
3 PM
5h 39m
5 PM
5h 54m
8 PM
5h 20m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Union, OR to Bend, OR covers 266.8 miles and takes about 5h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, La Grande-Baker Highway, 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
133.4 miles from Union, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 28m drive with frequent turns across 266.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 52 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Union, OR to Bend, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| La Grande-Baker Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Oregon Trail Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OR 7 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Campbell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Birch Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Auburn Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, OR and Bend, OR.
1
Start on East Beakman Street
69 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Beakman Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on La Grande-Baker Highway
14 mi
·
20 min
·
La Grande-Baker Highway
4
Continue on 2nd Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
5
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Old Oregon Trail Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward OR 7 South: Geiser Grand Hotel, Baker City Center, Historic District
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
OR 7 South: Geiser Grand Hotel, Baker City Center, Historic District
8
Turn right onto Campbell Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Campbell Street
9
Turn left onto Birch Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Birch Street
10
Turn right onto Auburn Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Auburn Avenue
11
Turn left onto Dewey Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dewey Avenue
12
Continue on Highway 7
463 ft
·
16 sec
·
Highway 7
13
Continue on Baker-Unity
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Baker-Unity
14
Continue on Whitney Highway
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Whitney Highway
15
Continue on Sumpter Stage Highway
34 mi
·
46 min
·
Sumpter Stage Highway
16
Continue on Whitney Tipton Highway
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Whitney Tipton Highway
17
Continue on State Highway 7
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 7
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto John Day Highway
15 mi
·
22 min
·
John Day Highway
19
Continue on Front Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
20
Continue on John Day Highway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
John Day Highway
21
Continue on East Main Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
East Main Street
22
Continue on John Day Highway
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
John Day Highway
23
Continue on East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Main Street
24
Continue on John Day Highway
22 mi
·
32 min
·
John Day Highway
25
Continue on Franklin Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Street
26
Continue on John Day Highway
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
John Day Highway
27
Continue on Ochoco Highway
69 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
Ochoco Highway
28
Continue on Northeast Ochoco Highway
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Northeast Ochoco Highway
29
Continue on Northeast 3rd Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast 3rd Street
30
Continue on Northwest 3rd Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Northwest 3rd Street
31
Continue on Madras-Prineville Highway
374 ft
·
5 sec
·
Madras-Prineville Highway
32
Turn straight onto Ochoco Highway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ochoco Highway
33
Merge slight left onto Ochoco Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Ochoco Highway
34
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ochoco Highway
125 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ochoco Highway
35
Exit the roundabout onto Ochoco Highway
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Ochoco Highway
36
Turn left onto Southwest Powell Butte Highway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Powell Butte Highway
37
Turn slight right onto South Powell Butte Highway
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
South Powell Butte Highway
38
Continue on Powell Butte Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Powell Butte Road
39
Continue on Powell Butte Highway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Powell Butte Highway
40
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Powell Butte Highway
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Powell Butte Highway
41
Exit the roundabout onto Powell Butte Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Powell Butte Highway
42
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Powell Butte Highway
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Powell Butte Highway
43
Exit the roundabout onto Powell Butte Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Powell Butte Highway
44
At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Oregon Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Oregon Highway
45
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Oregon Highway
157 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Oregon Highway
46
Exit the rotary onto Central Oregon Highway
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Central Oregon Highway
47
Continue on Northeast Highway 20
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Highway 20
48
Continue on Northeast Greenwood Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Greenwood Avenue
49
Continue on Northwest Greenwood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Greenwood Avenue
50
Turn left onto Northwest Wall Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Northwest Wall Street
51
Turn right onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northwest Franklin Avenue
52
Arrive at your 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 133.4 miles from Union, OR, or about 2h 44m 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.4 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 29m
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 Union, 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 Union, OR
This is one driving day of about 266.8 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Union, 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 133.4 mi from Union, OR · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.4 miles from Union, 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
$53.10 one way
$106.19 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $56.07 | $112.14 |
| premium | $5.59 | $58.69 | $117.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $59.27 | $118.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80 | 0 | $28.01 | $12.81 |
| Efficient EV | 66.7 | 0 | $23.35 | $10.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.7 | 1 | $37.35 | $17.08 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Bend on Monday
Local time
8:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°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
23 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
5h 28m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Union, OR to Bend, OR covers 266.8 miles and takes about 5h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, La Grande-Baker Highway, 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.4 miles from Union, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.10 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Union, OR to Bend, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Union, OR to Bend, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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