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Regional Driving Directions

Bend is easily accessible by highways, railways, bus and air transportation. Bend is located in Central Oregon and situated between US Highway 97 and State Highway 20. US Highway 97 provides a north and south route (from Madras to Klamath Falls). State Highway 20 provides access the east and west route (Idaho/Burns to Salem/Willamette Valley).

Portland to Bend

Leaving From Portland on I-205, look for signs to Interstate 84 (I-84) East. On I-84, take exit 16 (Wood Village exit) south towards Gresham. Follow the directional signage for US 26 east towards Mt. Hood. Continue US 26 east towards Madras, where US 26 merges with US 97. Continue south on US 97 through Redmond and then to Bend.
Driving Time: 3 ½ hours
Mileage: 175 miles

Eugene to Bend
Take Interstate 105 (I-105) East to State Highway 126, continue east until it merges with Highway 126/20. Continue east on US 20 towards Sisters. Passing through Sisters continue US 20 into Bend.

Driving Time: 3 hours
Mileage: 127 miles

San Francisco to Bend
Take I-80 North to I-505 to I-5 to Weed, California. Take the exit for US Highway 97 towards Klamath Falls and Bend. Continue North on US Highway 97 until you reach Bend.
Driving Time: 7 1/2 hours
Mileage: 490 miles

Seattle to Bend
Take Interstate 5 (I-5) South and then follow the signs for Interstate 205 (I-205) South into Oregon. Once on I-205 look for signs to Interstate 84 (I-84) East. On I-84, take exit 16 (WoodVillage exit) south towards Gresham. Follow the directional signage for US 26 east towards Mt. Hood. Continue US 26 east towards Madras, where US 26 merges with US 97. Continue south on US 97 through Redmond to Bend.
Driving Time: 6 1/2 hours
Mileage: 331 miles 

For current road conditions and road cams please contact the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) at (888) ASK-ODOT or visit them online.