Drive Time
3h 16m
Distance
130.6 mi
210 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Photo: Alex Blokstra
The drive from Corvallis, OR to Coos Bay, OR covers 130.6 miles and takes about 3h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest 3rd Street, Highway 99, North 5th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.3 miles from Corvallis, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 16m drive with frequent turns across 130.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Corvallis, OR to Coos Bay, OR is easy. At 3h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Corvallis, OR to Coos Bay, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 99 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Territorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Territorial Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 36 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Poodle Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Corvallis, OR and Coos Bay, OR.
Start on Southwest 4th Street
Merge slight left onto Southwest 3rd Street
Continue on State Highway 99
Continue on North 5th Street
Turn right onto South 5th Street
Continue on Territorial Highway
Continue on Territorial Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 36
Turn left onto Poodle Creek Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 126
Turn left onto Highway 126
Merge slight right onto Oregon Coast Highway
Continue on Winchester Avenue
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
Continue on Sherman Avenue
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
Continue on Tremont Avenue
Continue on North Bayshore Drive
Continue on North Broadway
Turn right onto Market Avenue
Turn left onto North 4th Street
Turn right onto Bennett Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.3 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coos Bay, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Corvallis, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Corvallis, OR
This is one driving day of about 130.6 miles and 3h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.3 mi from Corvallis, OR · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 65.3 miles from Corvallis, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Coos Bay, 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 Coos Bay, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$25.99 one way
$51.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
| premium | $5.59 | $28.73 | $57.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.01 | $58.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.71 | $6.27 |
| Efficient EV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.43 | $5.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.28 | $8.36 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Corvallis on Saturday
Local time
10:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Coos Bay on Saturday
Local time
10:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
56°F
Junction City, OR
65 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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