How far is Bend, OR from Redmond, OR?

The driving distance from Bend, OR to Redmond, OR is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.21 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.39 mi
26.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.39 mi
Kilometers
26.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.21 mi
Kilometers
27.69 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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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 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redmond
Wed, Apr 22, 7:30 PM PDT
Return by in Bend
Wed, Apr 22, 7:56 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bend
2026-04-22T19:04
Arrive Redmond
Wed, Apr 22, 7:30 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bend
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Deschutes River Woods
OR

Unincorporated community in Oregon

From Bend
8.6 mi
00h 13m
To Redmond
8.6 mi
00h 13m

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
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue

    132 m · 28 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street

    1793 ft · 1 min · Northwest Bond Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest Wall Street

    2409 ft · 2 min · Northwest Wall Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue

    113 m · 11 sec · Northwest Revere Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Revere Avenue

    112 m · 16 sec · Northeast Revere Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    859 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Bend Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on The Dalles-California Highway

    12.4 mi · 16 min · The Dalles-California Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southwest Glacier Avenue

    569 ft · 13 sec · Southwest Glacier Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest 5th Street

    719 ft · 32 sec · Southwest 5th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest Evergreen Avenue

    56 m · 4 sec · Southwest Evergreen Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Evergreen Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
The Dalles-California Highway
12.4 mi · 72%
Bend Parkway
3.3 mi · 19%
Northwest Wall Street
0.46 mi · 3%
Northwest Bond Street
0.34 mi · 2%
Northeast Revere Avenue
0.23 mi · 1%
Southwest 5th Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

The Dalles-California Highway

Continue on The Dalles-California Highway

12.4 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deschutes River Woods
00h 13m from Bend
Leave By
7:38 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bend and Chance Light Rain near Redmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Deschutes River Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Bend and 8.6 miles from Redmond.

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

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Deschutes River Woods

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Deschutes River Woods, 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 Deschutes River Woods.

BUS

Hawthorne Intermodal Center

9 mi away
334 Hawthorne Avenue
BUS

Bend, OR

11 mi away
3075 North Business Highway 97
BUS

Sunriver, Oregon

17 mi away
One Center Drive
BUS

Redmond, Oregon

32 mi away
2456 South Highway 97

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Redmond. Straight-line distance: 16.39 mi (26.38 km).

Bend

#1 Bend

The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.

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

#2 Redmond

City in Oregon, USA

Population34,293
Coordinates44.2726200, -121.1739200
Altitude916
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwest Franklin Avenue (-121.315318, 44.058163)
End: Southwest Evergreen Avenue (-121.173919, 44.272592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.3 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.04
1.22 gal · 4.6 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.02 $6.04
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.26 $6.51
Premium $5.57 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $6.37 $3.88 $7.77

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

There is no time difference between Bend and Redmond. The current time is 19:04:52.

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.