How far is Bend, OR from Mission, OR?
The driving distance from Bend, OR to Mission, OR is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bend and Mission.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend and Mission.
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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
38.2 mi · 53 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Continue on 5th Street
1.4 km · 3 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 6th Street
1259 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 6th Street
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
24.6 mi · 29 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Turn straight onto Sherman Highway
12.3 mi · 17 min · Sherman Highway
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Continue on E Street
2151 ft · 53 sec · E Street
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Continue on Sherman Highway
55.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Sherman Highway
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Take the exit right
1357 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
62.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
48.3 mi · 53 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 331: Milton-Freewater, Walla Walla
1575 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto South Market Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Market Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Market Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bend and Mission.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia River Highway
Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
62.7 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Bend and Sunny near Mission.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bend to Mission?
The road trip is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Wasco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125 miles from Bend and 125.3 miles from Mission.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 80 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 6:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.04 one way or $88.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Bend and Sunny near Mission.
Stop Ideas Near Wasco
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 Wasco.
Wishram
The Dalles, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Mission. Straight-line distance: 170.33 mi (274.12 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 Mission
Situated along the Umatilla River in eastern Oregon's Umatilla County, this community lies at an elevation of 1,217 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.6704100, -118.6835900 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mission (-118.68359, 45.67041)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $4.99 | $44.04 | $88.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $46.36 | $92.72 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $49.06 | $98.12 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $59.56 | $119.12 |
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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