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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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.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Unincorporated community in Oregon
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
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.
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Start on Southwest Evergreen Avenue
27 m · 9 sec · Southwest Evergreen Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 6th Street
1733 ft · 1 min · Southwest 6th Street
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Turn straight onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Canal Boulevard
18 m · 1 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Canal Boulevard
34 m · 2 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Canal Boulevard
38 m · 3 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
3.8 mi · 7 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
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Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway
3.5 mi · 6 min · Old Bend Redmond Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Bend Redmond Highway
37 m · 3 sec · Old Bend Redmond Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Bend Redmond Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Bend Redmond Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
84 m · 4 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2131 ft · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
36 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.3 km · 58 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Turn straight onto Northeast 3rd Street
134 m · 13 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Empire Avenue
821 ft · 21 sec · Empire Avenue
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Take the exit right
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bend Parkway
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Turn right onto Northwest Lafayette Avenue
954 ft · 46 sec · Northwest Lafayette Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Wall Street
1848 ft · 1 min · Northwest Wall Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
16 m · 2 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Redmond and Bend. Straight-line distance: 16.39 mi (26.38 km).
#1 Redmond
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 34,293 |
| Coordinates | 44.2726200, -121.1739200 |
| Altitude | 916 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bend
The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.
| Population | 101,886 |
| Coordinates | 44.0581700, -121.3153100 |
| Altitude | 1106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northwest Franklin Avenue (-121.315318, 44.058163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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
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