Origin
Junction City, OR
Late night in Junction City on Friday
Local time
12:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Junction City, OR to Roosevelt Beach, OR
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
77.3 mi
124 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Junction City, OR
Vlad Chețan
Roosevelt Beach, OR
Jepoy Fabian
Trip Overview
The drive from Junction City, OR to Roosevelt Beach, OR covers 77.3 miles and takes about 1h 52m 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, Territorial Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.8 miles on Highway 126. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.40 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
38.7 miles from Junction City, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 77.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 52m highway drive covering 77.3 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 126 and Oregon Coast Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.8 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 17 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 42.8 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 early in the drive near West 6th Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 52m 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: near the start (West 6th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (OR 99 / Ivy Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (Applegate Trail): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 6th Avenue
Turn left onto West 6th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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OR 99 / Ivy Street
Turn right onto OR 99 / Ivy Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Applegate Trail
Turn left onto Applegate Trail
Navigation decision point
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Territorial Road
At end of road, turn left onto Territorial Road
Navigation decision point
4
19.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
OR 126 / Highway 126
At end of road, turn right onto OR 126 / Highway 126
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 126 | 42.8 mi | 59m |
| Oregon Coast Highway | 15.2 mi | 23m |
| Territorial Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Suttle Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Highway 36 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Territorial Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Applegate Trail | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Highway 99S | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 126
— 42.8 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Junction City, OR and Roosevelt Beach, OR.
1
Start on Juniper Street
57 ft
·
7 sec
·
Juniper Street
2
Turn left onto West 6th Avenue
277 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 6th Avenue
3
Turn right onto OR 99
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Ivy Street
4
Continue on OR 99
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 99S
5
Turn right onto OR 36
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 36
6
Continue on OR 36
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Mapleton-Junction City Highway
7
Continue on OR 36
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 36
8
Turn left onto Applegate Trail
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Applegate Trail
9
At end of road, turn left onto Territorial Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Territorial Road
10
Continue on Territorial Highway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Territorial Highway
11
Turn right onto Suttle Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Suttle Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto OR 126
28 mi
·
39 min
·
Highway 126
13
Turn left onto OR 126
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Highway 126
14
Take the exit
422 ft
·
11 sec
15
Merge onto US 101
15 mi
·
23 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
16
Turn right onto CH 5082
318 ft
·
8 sec
·
Big Creek Road
17
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 38.7 miles from Junction City, OR, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.8 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 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.7 miles or 56m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roosevelt Beach, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Junction City, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Junction City, OR
This is one driving day of about 77.3 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Junction City, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 126 for about 42.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.7 mi from Junction City, OR · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from Junction City, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.40 one way
$30.80 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $16.30 | $32.59 |
| premium | $5.59 | $17.02 | $34.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.07 | $34.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.82 | $4.95 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Roosevelt Beach, OR
Late night in Roosevelt Beach on Friday
Local time
12:26 AM
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
14 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
1h 52m 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 Junction City, OR to Roosevelt Beach, OR covers 77.3 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 126, Oregon Coast Highway, Territorial Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.7 miles from Junction City, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.40 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 1h 52m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 6th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (OR 99 / Ivy Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (Applegate Trail): Navigation decision point.
The route from Junction City, OR to Roosevelt Beach, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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