Bend to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

710.6 miles 1143.6 km · straight line
818.2 miles actual route 1316.8 km · driving distance
15h 22min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
166° SSE bearing direction

How far is Bend from Los Angeles?

The distance from Bend to Los Angeles is 710.6 miles (1143.6 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located SSE of Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 818.2 miles, taking about 15h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Bend in Oregon and Los Angeles in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bend and Los Angeles. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bend to Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 22min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 26min $65–$123* Budget
Train ~19h 59min $98–$286* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bend & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Bend
44.06°N, 121.32°W
America/Los_Angeles
1108m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 237 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM