Bend to Santa Maria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

630.8 miles 1015.2 km · straight line
757 miles estimated 1218.2 km · driving distance
15h 14min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
175° S bearing direction

How far is Bend from Santa Maria?

The distance from Bend to Santa Maria is 630.8 miles (1015.2 km) as the crow flies. Santa Maria is located S of Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 757 miles, taking about 15h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Bend in Oregon and Santa Maria 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. 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 Santa Maria. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Santa Maria

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 14min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 17min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~19h 48min $91–$265* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bend & Santa Maria

Quick Facts

Bend
44.06°N, 121.32°W
America/Los_Angeles
1108m elevation
Santa Maria
34.95°N, 120.44°W
America/Los_Angeles
67m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients