Bend to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

437.9 miles 704.8 km · straight line
491 miles actual route 790.2 km · driving distance
9h 28min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
188° S bearing direction

How far is Bend from San Francisco?

The distance from Bend to San Francisco is 437.9 miles (704.8 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located S of Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 491 miles, taking about 9h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Bend in Oregon and San Francisco in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bend and San Francisco. 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 San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 28min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 22min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 0min $59–$172* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bend & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Bend
44.06°N, 121.32°W
America/Los_Angeles
1108m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM