Origin
Bend, OR
Morning in Bend on Friday
Local time
11:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bend, OR to Redmond, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bend, OR
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Redmond, OR
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Trip Overview
Bend, OR to Redmond, OR is 17.1 miles and takes about 26m via The Dalles-California Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, specifically in Oregon. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns as you navigate local roads. With a drive time under 30 minutes and minimal fuel cost, this is an easy addition to any itinerary in the area, offering a straightforward connection between two nearby Central Oregon cities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making several turns rather than cruising on a consistent highway. Only 19% of the drive is on major highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.4 miles along The Dalles-California Highway. You'll likely experience a mix of local street navigation and potentially some highway segments as you transition between Bend and Redmond, requiring your attention to be on road signs and navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
The Dalles-California Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest Bond Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest Bond Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Northwest Revere Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northwest Bond Street
Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Northwest Revere Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Southwest Glacier Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest Glacier Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Southwest Evergreen Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest Evergreen Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| The Dalles-California Highway | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| Bend Parkway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Northwest Wall Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Bond Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 5th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Glacier Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Franklin Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Revere Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
The Dalles-California Highway
— 12.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend, OR and Redmond, OR.
1
Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue
432 ft
·
27 sec
·
Northwest Franklin Avenue
2
Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Bond Street
3
Turn right onto Northwest Wall Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Wall Street
4
Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue
372 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northwest Revere Avenue
5
Continue on Northeast Revere Avenue
368 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northeast Revere Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
7
Merge onto US 97
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Bend Parkway
8
Continue on US 97
12 mi
·
16 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
9
Turn left onto Southwest Glacier Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Southwest Glacier Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto US 97 Business
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Southwest 5th Street
11
Turn left onto Southwest Evergreen Avenue
184 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Evergreen Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Southwest Evergreen Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.81 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Redmond, OR
Morning in Redmond on Friday
Local time
11:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bend, OR to Redmond, OR covers 17.1 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are The Dalles-California Highway, Bend Parkway, Northwest Wall Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Bend, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest Bond Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Northwest Revere Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Bend, OR to Redmond, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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