How far is Riddle, OR from Bend, OR?
The driving distance from Riddle, OR to Bend, OR is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riddle and Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riddle and Bend.
-
1
Start on E Street
40 m · 11 sec · E Street
-
2
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
556 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Avenue
-
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2269 ft · 1 min · Main Street
-
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Riddle Bypass Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Riddle Bypass Road
-
5
Continue on Pruner Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Pruner Road
-
6
Take the ramp slight right toward Highway #001FT - Riddle Road Connection #2
1233 ft · 30 sec · Highway #001FT - Riddle Road Connection #2
-
7
Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 23 min
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward OR 138 East: City Center, Diamond Lake
1678 ft · 36 sec
-
9
Turn right onto West Harvard Avenue
557 ft · 18 sec · West Harvard Avenue
-
10
Turn right onto Southwest Oak Avenue
823 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Oak Avenue
-
11
Continue on Southeast Oak Avenue
1115 ft · 28 sec · Southeast Oak Avenue
-
12
Turn left onto Southeast Stephens Street
1507 ft · 30 sec · Southeast Stephens Street
-
13
Turn right onto Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard
-
14
Continue on North Umpqua Highway
37.1 mi · 53 min · North Umpqua Highway
-
15
Continue on North Umpqua Highway
47 mi · 1 hr 10 min · North Umpqua Highway
-
16
Keep slight left to continue on North Umpqua Highway
66 m · 4 sec · North Umpqua Highway
-
17
Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Diamond Lake Highway
-
18
Continue on State Highway 138
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 138
-
19
Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
71.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min · The Dalles-California Highway
-
20
Continue on Bend Parkway
3 mi · 5 min · Bend Parkway
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Bend, Mount Bachelor
961 ft · 21 sec
-
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Scott Street
73 m · 6 sec · Southeast Scott Street
-
23
Continue on Northwest Colorado Avenue
1224 ft · 34 sec · Northwest Colorado Avenue
-
24
Turn right onto Northwest Sisemore Street
1462 ft · 55 sec · Northwest Sisemore Street
-
25
Turn left onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
1322 ft · 1 min · Northwest Franklin Avenue
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riddle and Bend.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
The Dalles-California Highway
Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
71.2 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Light Rain leaving Riddle 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 Riddle to Bend?
The road trip is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 99.9 miles from Riddle and 99 miles from Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.8 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 9:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.76 one way or $69.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Riddle and Chance Light Rain near Bend.
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.
University of Oregon
Eugene–Springfield
Eugene, OR
La Pine, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riddle and Bend. Straight-line distance: 128.04 mi (206.06 km).
#1 Riddle
Statement or question or phrase having a double or veiled meaning, put forth as a puzzle to be solved
| Population | 1,216 |
| Coordinates | 42.9509500, -123.3642300 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| 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: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $34.76 | $69.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $37.47 | $74.95 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $39.07 | $78.15 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $44.69 | $89.38 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.