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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.75 mi
04h 34m
Flight
128.04 mi
206.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.04 mi
Kilometers
206.06 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.75 mi
Kilometers
321.46 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riddle
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM PDT
Return by in Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bend
2026-04-23T06:09
Arrive Riddle
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bend
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oakridge
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Bend
99.8 mi
02h 17m
To Riddle
100 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue

    132 m · 28 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street

    112 m · 18 sec · Northwest Bond Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest Minnesota Avenue

    121 m · 19 sec · Northwest Minnesota Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northwest Lava Road

    119 m · 19 sec · Northwest Lava Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northwest Oregon Avenue

    38 m · 5 sec · Northwest Oregon Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest Hawthorne Avenue

    835 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Hawthorne Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bend Parkway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Bend Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on The Dalles-California Highway

    71.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min · The Dalles-California Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 138

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 138

  10. 10

    Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway

    8.4 mi · 12 min · East Diamond Lake Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Umpqua Highway

    84.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min · North Umpqua Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Stephens Street

    1216 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Stephens Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southeast Washington Avenue

    1843 ft · 33 sec · Southeast Washington Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Harvard Avenue

    1432 ft · 48 sec · West Harvard Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Tri CIty, Riddle

    913 ft · 23 sec · Highway #001FV - Riddle Road Connection #4

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pruner Road

    1 km · 1 min · Pruner Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Riddle Bypass Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Riddle Bypass Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2012 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    569 ft · 19 sec · 5th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto E Street

    541 ft · 24 sec · E Street

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Umpqua Highway
84.2 mi · 42%
The Dalles-California Highway
71.1 mi · 36%
West Harvard Avenue
20.3 mi · 10%
East Diamond Lake Highway
8.44 mi · 4%
State Highway 138
6.34 mi · 3%
Bend Parkway
3.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.7 mi
128.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakridge
02h 17m from Bend
Leave By
7:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oakridge, 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 Oakridge.

BUS

University of Oregon

59 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

61 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

61 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

La Pine, Oregon

78 mi away
16515 Reed Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Riddle. Straight-line distance: 128.04 mi (206.06 km).

Bend

#1 Bend

The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.

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

#2 Riddle

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Population1,216
Coordinates42.9509500, -123.3642300
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Bend (-121.31531, 44.05817)
End: Riddle (-123.36423, 42.95095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.68 L · about $34.90
Round trip
$69.81
14.1 gal · 53.36 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bend and Riddle. The current time is 06:09:08.

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.