How far is Bend, OR from Prineville, OR?
The driving distance from Bend, OR to Prineville, OR is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 00h 48m.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bend and Prineville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend and Prineville.
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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
1 km · 1 min · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Knowledge Street
1136 ft · 50 sec · Northeast Knowledge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Knowledge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bend and Prineville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ochoco Highway
Continue on Ochoco Highway
14.2 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Bend and Partly Sunny near Prineville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bend to Prineville?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Redmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Bend and 18 miles from Prineville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Bend and Partly Sunny near Prineville.
Stop Ideas Near Redmond
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 Redmond.
Redmond Airport, Oregon
Redmond, Oregon
Bend, OR
Hawthorne Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Prineville. Straight-line distance: 29.09 mi (46.82 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 Prineville
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 11,305 |
| Coordinates | 44.2998500, -120.8344700 |
| Altitude | 877 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prineville (-120.83447, 44.29985)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.08 | $16.17 |
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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