How far is Bend, OR from Sunriver, OR?
The driving distance from Bend, OR to Sunriver, OR is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Oregon
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bend and Sunriver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend and Sunriver.
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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
9.2 mi · 11 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cottonwood Road
934 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
873 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Cottonwood Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cottonwood Road
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Turn left onto South Imnaha Road
2024 ft · 1 min · South Imnaha Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cascade Road
611 ft · 22 sec · East Cascade Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Circle 11
109 m · 12 sec · East Cascade Road
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Exit the rotary onto East Cascade Road
1.3 km · 2 min · East Cascade Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Circle 4
552 ft · 19 sec · Abbot Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Abbot Drive
1808 ft · 1 min · Abbot Drive
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Turn left onto Summit View Drive
691 ft · 24 sec · Summit View Drive
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Continue on Summit View Drive
61 m · 9 sec · Summit View Drive
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Turn slight right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bend and Sunriver.
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.
The Dalles-California Highway
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
9.15 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Bend and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Sunriver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bend to Sunriver?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 Sunriver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Bend and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Sunriver.
Stop Ideas Near Deschutes River Woods
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 Deschutes River Woods.
Hawthorne Intermodal Center
Bend, OR
Sunriver, Oregon
Redmond, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Sunriver. Straight-line distance: 13.51 mi (21.74 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 Sunriver
Situated in Deschutes County at an elevation of 4170 feet, this central Oregon census-designated place lies along the Deschutes River in the high desert foothills of the Cascade Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.8840100, -121.4386400 |
| Altitude | 1271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunriver (-121.43864, 43.88401)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.99 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
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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