How far is Bend, OR from Tri-City, OR?
The driving distance from Bend, OR to Tri-City, OR is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bend and Tri-City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend and Tri-City.
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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
16.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Weaver Road
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Weaver Road
1875 ft · 35 sec · Weaver Road
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Turn right onto North Old Pacific Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Old Pacific Highway
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Turn left onto Loop Road
110 m · 16 sec · Loop Road
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Continue on Loop Road
79 m · 12 sec · Loop Road
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Turn right onto Indian Lane
1128 ft · 52 sec · Indian Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Arrow Way
1543 ft · 1 min · Arrow Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arrow Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bend and Tri-City.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Bend and Light Rain near Tri-City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bend to Tri-City?
The road trip is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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 98.2 miles from Bend and 98.4 miles from Tri-City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 72 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 7:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.31 one way or $68.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bend and Light Rain near Tri-City.
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 Tri-City. Straight-line distance: 124.52 mi (200.4 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 Tri-City
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Oregon
| Population | 3,931 |
| Coordinates | 42.9845600, -123.3117300 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tri-City (-123.31173, 42.98456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $34.31 | $68.62 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $36.99 | $73.98 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $38.57 | $77.14 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $44.12 | $88.23 |
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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