How far is Creswell, OR from Bend, OR?

The driving distance from Creswell, OR to Bend, OR is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.5 mi
02h 41m
Flight
85.52 mi
137.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.52 mi
Kilometers
137.63 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.5 mi
Kilometers
222.89 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM PDT
Return by in Creswell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Creswell
2026-04-22T22:52
Arrive Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Creswell
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Sisters
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Creswell
69.1 mi
01h 20m
To Bend
69.4 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Oregon Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · West Oregon Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Cloverdale Road

    136 m · 12 sec · East Cloverdale Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1

    1230 ft · 30 sec · Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 126 East: Springfield, McKenzie River

    2107 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    131 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on McKenzie Highway

    45.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min · McKenzie Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway

    19.8 mi · 22 min · Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Santiam Highway

    28.4 mi · 35 min · Santiam Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Barclay Drive

    69 m · 3 sec · West Barclay Drive

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto West Barclay Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Barclay Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Locust Street

    2552 ft · 51 sec · North Locust Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    76 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    15 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway

    40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway

    39 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway

    40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    2131 ft · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    1.3 km · 58 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Northeast 3rd Street

    134 m · 13 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Empire Avenue

    821 ft · 21 sec · Empire Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the exit right

    1333 ft · 33 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bend Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Northwest Lafayette Avenue

    954 ft · 46 sec · Northwest Lafayette Avenue

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Wall Street

    1848 ft · 1 min · Northwest Wall Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Northwest Franklin Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
3 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McKenzie Highway
45.9 mi · 33%
Santiam Highway
28.4 mi · 21%
Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
19.8 mi · 14%
North Locust Street
15.5 mi · 11%
Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1
11.1 mi · 8%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
6.23 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

McKenzie Highway

Continue on McKenzie Highway

45.9 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
85.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sisters
01h 20m from Creswell
Leave By
1:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Creswell and Chance Light Rain near Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sisters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Creswell and 69.4 miles from Bend.

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

The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.21 one way or $48.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sisters

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

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

BUS

Sisters, OR

310 East Cascade Avenue
BUS

Redmond, Oregon

29 mi away
2456 South Highway 97
BUS

Bend, OR

30 mi away
3075 North Business Highway 97
BUS

Redmond Airport, Oregon

31 mi away
2300 Redmond Airport Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Creswell and Bend. Straight-line distance: 85.52 mi (137.63 km).

Creswell

#1 Creswell

City in Lane County, Oregon, United States

Population5,540
Coordinates43.9179000, -123.0245300
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Bend

#2 Bend

The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.

Population101,886
Coordinates44.0581700, -121.3153100
Altitude1106
CountryUnited States
Start: West Oregon Avenue (-123.024525, 43.917867)
End: Northwest Franklin Avenue (-121.315318, 44.058163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.5 L · about $24.21
Round trip
$48.42
9.78 gal · 37 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $24.21 $48.42
Mid-grade $5.34 $26.10 $52.21
Premium $5.57 $27.22 $54.44
Diesel $6.37 $31.13 $62.26

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 Creswell and Bend. The current time is 22:52:41.

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.