How far is Bend, OR from Heppner, OR?
The driving distance from Bend, OR to Heppner, OR is about 173 miles (278.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bend and Heppner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend and Heppner.
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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
1793 ft · 1 min · Northwest Bond Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Wall Street
2409 ft · 2 min · Northwest Wall Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue
113 m · 11 sec · Northwest Revere Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Revere Avenue
112 m · 16 sec · Northeast Revere Avenue
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Take the ramp right
859 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Bend Parkway
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
11.8 mi · 15 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest Veterans Way
1554 ft · 31 sec · Southwest Veterans Way
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Continue on Southeast Veterans Way
1457 ft · 33 sec · Southeast Veterans Way
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Continue on Southeast Veterans Way
1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast Veterans Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Ochoco Highway
1279 ft · 17 sec · Southeast Ochoco Highway
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Continue on Ochoco Highway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Ochoco Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ochoco Highway
43 m · 2 sec · Ochoco Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Ochoco Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Ochoco Highway
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Continue on Northwest 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Northwest 3rd Street
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Continue on Northeast 3rd Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Northeast 3rd Street
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Continue on Northeast Ochoco Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Northeast Ochoco Highway
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Continue on East Ochoco Highway
37.5 mi · 53 min · East Ochoco Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Service Creek-Mitchell Highway
23.8 mi · 42 min · Service Creek-Mitchell Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto John Day Highway
12.3 mi · 17 min · John Day Highway
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Continue on Willow Street
1669 ft · 33 sec · Willow Street
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Continue on State Highway 19
144 m · 9 sec · State Highway 19
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Continue on John Day Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · John Day Highway
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Turn slight left onto Heppner-Spray Highway
51.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Heppner-Spray Highway
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Continue on Main Street
969 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West May Street
55 m · 13 sec · West May Street
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Turn left
8 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
45 m · 18 sec
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Turn sharp left
51 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bend and Heppner.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heppner-Spray Highway
Turn slight left onto Heppner-Spray Highway
51.3 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Rain leaving Bend and Rain Likely near Heppner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bend to Heppner?
The road trip is about 173 miles (278.4 km) and usually takes 04h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mitchell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Bend and 86.6 miles from Heppner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.25 one way or $60.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bend and Rain Likely near Heppner.
Stop Ideas Near Mitchell
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 Mitchell.
Redmond Airport, Oregon
Redmond, Oregon
Bend, OR
Hawthorne Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Heppner. Straight-line distance: 124.31 mi (200.06 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 Heppner
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,262 |
| Coordinates | 45.3531800, -119.5578000 |
| Altitude | 668 |
| Country | United States |
End: Heppner (-119.5578, 45.35318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $30.25 | $60.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $32.62 | $65.23 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $34.01 | $68.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $38.90 | $77.79 |
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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