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Trip from Creswell, OR to Roosevelt Beach, OR

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

88 mi

142 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Creswell, OR, OR

Creswell, OR

Jakub

Downtown Roosevelt Beach, OR, OR

Roosevelt Beach, OR

Jepoy Fabian

Trip Overview

The drive from Creswell, OR to Roosevelt Beach, OR covers 88 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 126, Oregon Coast Highway, I 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.9 miles on Highway 126. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.53 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.

Midpoint

44 miles from Creswell, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 88 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 11m highway drive covering 88 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 126 and Oregon Coast Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.9 miles on Highway 126.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 126 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 126 and Oregon Coast Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1.

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 2h 11m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (OR 99 / I-5 North Franklin Boulevard): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles (Mill Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1

Take the ramp onto Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1

Navigation decision point

5
10.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | OR 99 / I-5 North Franklin Boulevard

Take the exit onto OR 99 / I-5 North Franklin Boulevard toward OR 99, OR 126 Business West: University of Oregon, Downtown Eugene

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward OR 99, OR 126 Business West: University...
4
12.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | Mill Street

Turn right onto Mill Street

Navigation decision point

4
13.2 mi into trip | ~20m in | Lawrence Street

Turn left onto Lawrence Street

Navigation decision point

6
13.3 mi into trip | ~21m in | West 11th Avenue

Turn right onto West 11th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Creswell, OR to Roosevelt Beach, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Eugene along the way.

Eugene

10.3 mi in | ~13m | via OR 99

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 126 54.9 mi 1h 16m
Oregon Coast Highway 15.2 mi 23m
I 5 9.4 mi 11m
West 11th Avenue 4.5 mi 10m
Franklin Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
West Oregon Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
East 10th Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
East 11th Avenue 0.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Highway 126 — 54.9 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Creswell, OR and Roosevelt Beach, OR.

1

Start on West Oregon Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Oregon Avenue
2

Continue on East Cloverdale Road

445 ft · 12 sec · East Cloverdale Road
3

Take the ramp onto Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1
4

Merge onto I 5

9.4 mi · 11 min · I 5
5

Take the exit onto OR 99

0.4 mi · 39 sec · I-5 North Franklin Boulevard
Toward OR 99, OR 126 Business West: University of Oregon, Downtown Eugene
6

Continue on OR 99

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Pacific Highway West #1W (91) Roadway #2
7

Turn straight onto OR 99

0.7 mi · 1 min · Franklin Boulevard
8

Turn straight onto East 11th Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · East 11th Avenue
9

Turn right onto Mill Street

386 ft · 11 sec · Mill Street
10

Continue on East 10th Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 10th Avenue
11

Turn left onto Lawrence Street

406 ft · 13 sec · Lawrence Street
12

Turn right onto West 11th Avenue

4.5 mi · 10 min · West 11th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on OR 126

41 mi · 55 min · Highway 126
14

Turn left onto OR 126

14 mi · 20 min · Highway 126
15

Take the exit

422 ft · 11 sec
16

Merge onto US 101

15 mi · 23 min · Oregon Coast Highway
17

Turn right onto CH 5082

318 ft · 8 sec · Big Creek Road
18

Arrive at destination

CH 5082

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44 miles from Creswell, OR, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.9 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 19 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44 miles or 1h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roosevelt Beach, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Creswell, 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 Creswell, OR

This is one driving day of about 88 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Creswell, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 126 for about 54.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44 mi from Creswell, OR · 1h 7m into the drive

Downtown Swisshome, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Swisshome, OR

44 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

Eugene, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Swisshome, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44 miles from Creswell, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Roosevelt Beach, OR

The final approach into Roosevelt Beach, 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 Roosevelt Beach, 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

$17.53 one way

$35.06 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $18.55 $37.11
premium $5.59 $19.37 $38.74
diesel $5.61 $19.43 $38.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.4 0 $9.24 $4.22
Efficient EV 22 0 $7.70 $3.52
EV Truck/SUV 35.2 0 $12.32 $5.63

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Creswell, OR

Night in Creswell on Thursday

Local time

11:54 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roosevelt Beach, OR

Night in Roosevelt Beach on Thursday

Local time

11:54 PM

PDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

13 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

2h 11m 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 Creswell, OR to Roosevelt Beach, OR covers 88 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 126, Oregon Coast Highway, I 5. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44 miles from Creswell, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.53 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 2h 11m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (OR 99 / I-5 North Franklin Boulevard): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles (Mill Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Creswell, OR to Roosevelt Beach, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Eugene along the way.

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