How far is Bend, OR from Burns, OR?
The driving distance from Bend, OR to Burns, OR is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bend and Burns.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend and Burns.
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Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue
132 m · 28 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
1167 ft · 52 sec · Northwest Bond Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Greenwood Avenue
1130 ft · 45 sec · Northwest Greenwood Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Greenwood Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Greenwood Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Highway 20
1.9 mi · 3 min · Northeast Highway 20
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Continue on Central Oregon Highway
2510 ft · 34 sec · Central Oregon Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Oregon Highway
55 m · 2 sec · Central Oregon Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Central Oregon Highway
125.8 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Central Oregon Highway
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Continue on Hines Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Hines Boulevard
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Continue on West Monroe Street
2014 ft · 1 min · West Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bend and Burns.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Central Oregon Highway
Exit the rotary onto Central Oregon Highway
126 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Light Rain leaving Bend and Chance Rain Showers near Burns.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bend to Burns?
The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prineville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Bend and 65.4 miles from Burns.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bend and Chance Rain Showers near Burns.
Stop Ideas Near Prineville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prineville.
Redmond Airport, Oregon
Redmond, Oregon
Bend, OR
Hawthorne Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Burns. Straight-line distance: 117.34 mi (188.84 km).
#1 Bend
The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.
| Population | 101,886 |
| Coordinates | 44.0581700, -121.3153100 |
| Altitude | 1106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burns
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,791 |
| Coordinates | 43.5862600, -119.0541000 |
| Altitude | 1266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burns (-119.0541, 43.58626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $22.82 | $45.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $24.61 | $49.22 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $25.66 | $51.32 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $29.35 | $58.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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