How far is Bend, OR from Riddle, OR?
The driving distance from Bend, OR to Riddle, OR is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bend and Riddle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend and Riddle.
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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
112 m · 18 sec · Northwest Bond Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Minnesota Avenue
121 m · 19 sec · Northwest Minnesota Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Lava Road
119 m · 19 sec · Northwest Lava Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Oregon Avenue
38 m · 5 sec · Northwest Oregon Avenue
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Continue on Northwest Hawthorne Avenue
835 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Hawthorne Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bend Parkway
3.4 mi · 6 min · Bend Parkway
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
71.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 138
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 138
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Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Diamond Lake Highway
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Continue on North Umpqua Highway
84.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min · North Umpqua Highway
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Continue on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Stephens Street
1216 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Stephens Street
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Turn right onto Southeast Washington Avenue
1843 ft · 33 sec · Southeast Washington Avenue
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Continue on West Harvard Avenue
1432 ft · 48 sec · West Harvard Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Tri CIty, Riddle
913 ft · 23 sec · Highway #001FV - Riddle Road Connection #4
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Turn right onto Pruner Road
1 km · 1 min · Pruner Road
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Continue on Riddle Bypass Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Riddle Bypass Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2012 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
569 ft · 19 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto E Street
541 ft · 24 sec · E Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · E Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bend and Riddle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Umpqua Highway
Continue on North Umpqua Highway
84.2 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Bend and Mostly Sunny near Riddle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bend to Riddle?
The road trip is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?
Oakridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.8 miles from Bend and 100 miles from Riddle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.7 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 7:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.90 one way or $69.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Bend and Mostly Sunny near Riddle.
Stop Ideas Near Oakridge
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 Oakridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Riddle. Straight-line distance: 128.04 mi (206.06 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 Riddle
Statement or question or phrase having a double or veiled meaning, put forth as a puzzle to be solved
| Population | 1,216 |
| Coordinates | 42.9509500, -123.3642300 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riddle (-123.36423, 42.95095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $34.90 | $69.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $37.63 | $75.27 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $39.24 | $78.48 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $44.88 | $89.76 |
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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