📷 Photo by McKayla Crump on UnsplashRoad trips from Bend
3 road trips that start in or near Bend, from 3 to 5 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
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Smith Rock, the Painted Hills and John Day Fossil Beds
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Oregon Outback: volcanoes and high desert
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Volcanic craters, lava fields and alpine lakes: by camper through Oregon’s Cascades
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Rock, the Painted Hills and John Day Fossil Beds | 3 | 175 mi | 3 h 07 min | 8 |
| Oregon Outback: volcanoes and high desert | 3 | 186 mi | 3 h 19 min | 7 |
| Volcanic craters, lava fields and alpine lakes: by camper through Oregon’s Cascades | 5 | 258 mi | 4 h 37 min | 10 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Bend?
Popular routes starting in or near Bend: Smith Rock, the Painted Hills and John Day Fossil Beds, Oregon Outback: volcanoes and high desert and Volcanic craters, lava fields and alpine lakes: by camper through Oregon’s Cascades.
Is there a short road trip from Bend?
The shortest is Smith Rock, the Painted Hills and John Day Fossil Beds: 3 days, about 175 mi.
What is the longest road trip from Bend?
The longest is Volcanic craters, lava fields and alpine lakes: by camper through Oregon’s Cascades: 5 days, about 258 mi with 10 stops.