How far is Sunriver, OR from Bend, OR?
The driving distance from Sunriver, OR to Bend, OR is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Oregon
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunriver and Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunriver and Bend.
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Start on the route
22 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Summit View Drive
818 ft · 34 sec · Summit View Drive
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Turn right onto Abbot Drive
1813 ft · 1 min · Abbot Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Circle 4
39 m · 5 sec · East Cascade Road
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Exit the rotary onto East Cascade Road
1.3 km · 2 min · East Cascade Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Circle 11
95 m · 11 sec · East Cascade Road
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Exit the rotary onto East Cascade Road
623 ft · 23 sec · East Cascade Road
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Turn right onto South Imnaha Road
2024 ft · 1 min · South Imnaha Road
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Turn right onto Cottonwood Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Cottonwood Road
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Take the ramp left
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto The Dalles-California Highway
9.2 mi · 11 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Continue on Bend Parkway
3 mi · 5 min · Bend Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Bend, Mount Bachelor
961 ft · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Scott Street
73 m · 6 sec · Southeast Scott Street
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Continue on Northwest Colorado Avenue
1224 ft · 34 sec · Northwest Colorado Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest Sisemore Street
1462 ft · 55 sec · Northwest Sisemore Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
1322 ft · 1 min · 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 Sunriver 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.
The Dalles-California Highway
Merge slight left onto The Dalles-California Highway
9.17 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Sunriver and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunriver to Bend?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 8.7 miles from Sunriver and 8.9 miles from Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Sunriver and Patchy Frost then Sunny 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
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Sunriver, Oregon
Redmond, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunriver and Bend. Straight-line distance: 13.51 mi (21.74 km).
#1 Sunriver
Situated in Deschutes County at an elevation of 4170 feet, this central Oregon census-designated place lies along the Deschutes River in the high desert foothills of the Cascade Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.8840100, -121.4386400 |
| Altitude | 1271 |
| 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 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 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 | $4.99 | $3.09 | $6.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $3.26 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
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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