Origin
Coos Bay, OR
Afternoon in Coos Bay on Wednesday
Local time
3:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coos Bay, OR to Gresham, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 14m
Distance
224.2 mi
361 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 1m
★
6 AM
5h 14m
8 AM
5h 41m
10 AM
5h 24m
12 PM
5h 21m
3 PM
5h 25m
5 PM
5h 40m
8 PM
5h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coos Bay, OR
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Gresham, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Coos Bay, OR to Gresham, OR covers 224.2 miles and takes about 5h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Highway 126, Oregon Coast Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.4 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.1 miles from Coos Bay, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 14m highway drive covering 224.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Highway 126. The longest continuous stretch is about 71.4 miles on I 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 71.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Highway 126. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South 4th Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 224.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South 4th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 199.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South 4th Street
At end of road, turn left onto South 4th Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
199.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
7
216.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 55m in
Take the exit toward Foster Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward Foster Road
7
216.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 56m in
|
Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
221.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 7m in
|
US 26 / Southeast Powell Boulevard
Turn right onto US 26 / Southeast Powell Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 71.4 mi | 1h 23m |
| Highway 126 | 46.7 mi | 1h 4m |
| Oregon Coast Highway | 43.5 mi | 1h 4m |
| I 205 | 16.4 mi | 21m |
| Albany-Junction City Highway | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| Territorial Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Highway 99E | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Highway 36 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 71.4 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coos Bay, OR and Gresham, OR.
1
Start on Bennett Avenue
479 ft
·
21 sec
·
Bennett Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto South 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
South 4th Street
3
Turn right onto Market Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Market Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 101
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Bayshore Drive
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 101
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Tremont Avenue
6
Continue on US 101
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Avenue
7
Turn straight onto US 101
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Oregon Coast Highway
8
Merge onto US 101
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Sherman Avenue
9
Continue on US 101
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
10
Continue on US 101
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Winchester Avenue
11
Continue on US 101
22 mi
·
33 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto OR 126
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Highway 126
13
Continue on OR 126
32 mi
·
44 min
·
Highway 126
14
Turn left onto Territorial Road
415 ft
·
10 sec
·
Territorial Road
15
Continue on Territorial Highway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Territorial Highway
16
Continue on Territorial Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Territorial Road
17
Turn right onto Applegate Trail
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Applegate Trail
18
Turn right onto OR 36
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 36
19
Continue on OR 36
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Mapleton-Junction City Highway
20
Continue on OR 36
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 36
21
Turn left onto OR 99
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 99S
22
Continue on OR 99
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ivy Street
23
Continue on OR 99E
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 99E
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on OR 99E
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
South 3rd Street
25
Continue on OR 99E
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Albany-Junction City Highway
26
Continue on OR 99E
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
27
Turn right onto OR 228
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
28
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
29
Merge onto I 5
71 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 5
Use the straight lane.
30
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on I 205
16 mi
·
21 min
·
I 205
Use the straight lane.
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 17
Toward Foster Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Southeast Foster Road
35
Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Jenne Road
36
Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 174th Avenue
37
Turn right onto US 26
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Southeast Powell Boulevard
Use the right lane.
38
Continue on US 26
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Powell Boulevard
39
Turn left
118 ft
·
8 sec
Use the left lane.
40
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.1 miles from Coos Bay, OR, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 49 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.1 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gresham, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Coos Bay, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Coos Bay, OR
This is one driving day of about 224.2 miles and 5h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Coos Bay, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 71.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.1 mi from Coos Bay, OR · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.1 miles from Coos Bay, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.4 miles.
Arriving in Gresham, OR
The final approach into Gresham, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Gresham, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.66 one way
$89.33 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $47.27 | $94.53 |
| premium | $5.59 | $49.35 | $98.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.50 | $99.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.3 | 0 | $23.54 | $10.76 |
| Efficient EV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.62 | $8.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.7 | 1 | $31.39 | $14.35 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Gresham, OR
Afternoon in Gresham on Wednesday
Local time
3:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Junction City, OR
112 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 14m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Coos Bay, OR to Gresham, OR covers 224.2 miles and takes about 5h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Highway 126, Oregon Coast Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.1 miles from Coos Bay, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 224.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South 4th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 199.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Coos Bay, OR to Gresham, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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