How far is Vale, OR from Bend, OR?
The driving distance from Vale, OR to Bend, OR is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
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
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Rain Showers
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vale and Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vale and Bend.
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Start on Glenn Street North
60 m · 9 sec · Glenn Street North
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Turn left onto Washington Street East
1.1 km · 47 sec · Washington Street East
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Merge slight right onto Central Oregon Highway
54.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Central Oregon Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1725 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on Central Oregon Highway
57.1 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Central Oregon Highway
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Continue on North Broadway Avenue
695 ft · 40 sec · North Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto West D Street
86 m · 18 sec · West D Street
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Turn left onto North Alvord Avenue
2240 ft · 2 min · North Alvord Avenue
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Turn right onto West Monroe Street
1638 ft · 58 sec · West Monroe Street
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Continue on Hines Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Hines Boulevard
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Continue on Oregon Avenue
125.8 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Oregon Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Oregon Highway
48 m · 2 sec · Central Oregon Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Central Oregon Highway
2529 ft · 34 sec · Central Oregon Highway
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Continue on Northeast Highway 20
1.9 mi · 3 min · Northeast Highway 20
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Continue on Northeast Greenwood Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Greenwood Avenue
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Continue on Northwest Greenwood Avenue
1523 ft · 1 min · Northwest Greenwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Wall Street
1108 ft · 52 sec · 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 Vale and Bend.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Oregon Avenue
Continue on Oregon Avenue
126 mi · 02h 27m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Vale 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 Vale to Bend?
The road trip is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?
Hines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.8 miles from Vale and 122 miles from Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.58 one way or $85.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Vale and Bend, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Vale and Chance Light Rain near Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Hines
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 Hines.
Burns, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vale and Bend. Straight-line distance: 202.62 mi (326.08 km).
#1 Vale
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,806 |
| Coordinates | 43.9821100, -117.2382300 |
| Altitude | 684 |
| 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: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $42.58 | $85.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $45.91 | $91.81 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $47.87 | $95.74 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $54.75 | $109.50 |
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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