How far is Redmond, OR from Bend, OR?

The driving distance from Redmond, OR to Bend, OR is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.37 mi
00h 24m
Flight
16.39 mi
26.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.39 mi
Kilometers
26.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.37 mi
Kilometers
27.95 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bend
Wed, Apr 22, 9:15 PM PDT
Return by in Redmond
Wed, Apr 22, 9:39 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redmond
2026-04-22T20:50
Arrive Bend
Wed, Apr 22, 9:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Redmond
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Deschutes River Woods
OR

Unincorporated community in Oregon

From Redmond
9.3 mi
00h 12m
To Bend
8.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph W
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 Redmond and Bend.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Evergreen Avenue

    27 m · 9 sec · Southwest Evergreen Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southwest 6th Street

    1733 ft · 1 min · Southwest 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Canal Boulevard

    18 m · 1 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Canal Boulevard

    34 m · 2 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Canal Boulevard

    38 m · 3 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Old Bend Redmond Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Bend Redmond Highway

    37 m · 3 sec · Old Bend Redmond Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Bend Redmond Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Bend Redmond Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway

    84 m · 4 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  15. 15

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

    40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    2131 ft · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  17. 17

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

    36 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    1.3 km · 58 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Northeast 3rd Street

    134 m · 13 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Empire Avenue

    821 ft · 21 sec · Empire Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    1333 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bend Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Northwest Lafayette Avenue

    954 ft · 46 sec · Northwest Lafayette Avenue

  24. 24

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

    1848 ft · 1 min · Northwest Wall Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Northwest Franklin Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
1 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
149.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Canal Boulevard
6.7 mi · 39%
Old Bend Redmond Highway
6.57 mi · 38%
McKenzie-Bend Highway
2.04 mi · 12%
Bend Parkway
1.83 mi · 11%
Empire Avenue
0.41 mi · 2%
Northwest Wall Street
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Canal Boulevard

Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

3.77 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deschutes River Woods
00h 12m from Redmond
Leave By
7:42 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Redmond 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 Redmond to Bend?

The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 9.3 miles from Redmond and 8.1 miles from Bend.

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

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Deschutes River Woods

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Deschutes River Woods, 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 Deschutes River Woods.

BUS

Hawthorne Intermodal Center

9 mi away
334 Hawthorne Avenue
BUS

Bend, OR

11 mi away
3075 North Business Highway 97
BUS

Sunriver, Oregon

17 mi away
One Center Drive
BUS

Redmond, Oregon

32 mi away
2456 South Highway 97

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redmond and Bend. Straight-line distance: 16.39 mi (26.38 km).

Redmond

#1 Redmond

City in Oregon, USA

Population34,293
Coordinates44.2726200, -121.1739200
Altitude916
CountryUnited States
Bend

#2 Bend

The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.

Population101,886
Coordinates44.0581700, -121.3153100
Altitude1106
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest Evergreen Avenue (-121.173919, 44.272592)
End: Northwest Franklin Avenue (-121.315318, 44.058163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
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 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.32 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.04
1.22 gal · 4.64 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.02 $6.04
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.26 $6.51
Premium $5.57 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $6.37 $3.88 $7.77

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 Redmond and Bend. The current time is 20:50:56.

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.