How far is Bend, OR from Nyssa, OR?

The driving distance from Bend, OR to Nyssa, OR is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
263.91 mi
06h 37m
Flight
215.19 mi
346.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.19 mi
Kilometers
346.31 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.91 mi
Kilometers
424.73 km
Drive Time
06h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nyssa
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM MDT
Return by in Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 11:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bend
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Nyssa
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:38 PM to 3:08 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bend
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Burns
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Bend
131.7 mi
03h 18m
To Nyssa
132.2 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bend and Nyssa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bend and Nyssa.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue

    132 m · 28 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street

    1167 ft · 52 sec · Northwest Bond Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest Greenwood Avenue

    1130 ft · 45 sec · Northwest Greenwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast Greenwood Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Greenwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Highway 20

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northeast Highway 20

  6. 6

    Continue on Central Oregon Highway

    2510 ft · 34 sec · Central Oregon Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Oregon Highway

    55 m · 2 sec · Central Oregon Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Central Oregon Highway

    125.8 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Central Oregon Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Hines Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Hines Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on West Monroe Street

    1638 ft · 1 min · West Monroe Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Alvord Avenue

    2240 ft · 2 min · North Alvord Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West D Street

    86 m · 18 sec · West D Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Broadway Avenue

    695 ft · 38 sec · North Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Seneca Drive

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Seneca Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on 4th Street

    1725 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Central Oregon Highway

    54.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Central Oregon Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on A Street West

    1.6 km · 1 min · A Street West

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Central Oregon Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Central Oregon Highway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Central Oregon Highway

    14 m · 1 sec · Central Oregon Highway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Oregon Highway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Central Oregon Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1398 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bend and Nyssa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Oregon Highway
200 mi · 76%
Seneca Drive
57.1 mi · 22%
Northeast Highway 20
1.9 mi · 1%
A Street West
0.97 mi
Northeast Greenwood Avenue
0.89 mi
Hines Boulevard
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
215.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
03h 18m from Bend
Leave By
10:44 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bend and Rain Showers near Nyssa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bend to Nyssa?

The road trip is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km) and usually takes 06h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.7 miles from Bend and 132.2 miles from Nyssa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 215.2 miles (346.3 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.09 one way or $92.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bend and Nyssa, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bend and Rain Showers near Nyssa.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burns, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.

BUS

Burns, Oregon

63 N. Buena Vista

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Nyssa. Straight-line distance: 215.19 mi (346.31 km).

Bend

#1 Bend

The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.

Population101,886
Coordinates44.0581700, -121.3153100
Altitude1106
CountryUnited States
Nyssa

#2 Nyssa

City in Malheur County, Oregon, United States

Population3,231
Coordinates43.8768300, -116.9948800
Altitude664
CountryUnited States
Start: Bend (-121.31531, 44.05817)
End: Nyssa (-116.99488, 43.87683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.31 gal
35.25 L · about $46.09
Round trip
$92.19
18.62 gal · 70.5 L
Estimated CO2
82.7 kg one way
Round trip: 165.5 kg / 365 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $46.09 $92.19
Mid-grade $5.34 $49.70 $99.39
Premium $5.57 $51.82 $103.64
Diesel $6.37 $59.27 $118.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bend, OR and Nyssa, OR. The current time in Bend is 22:35:11, although it is 23:35:11 in Nyssa.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.