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Trip from McMinnville, OR to Coos Bay, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 18m

Distance

176.5 mi

284 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 5m ★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 45m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 10m

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

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McMinnville, OR

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Coos Bay, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from McMinnville, OR to Coos Bay, OR covers 176.5 miles and takes about 4h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Oregon Coast Highway, Highway 126, South Pacific Highway West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.5 miles on Oregon Coast Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.16 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

88.2 miles from McMinnville, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 18m. Total distance: 176.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from McMinnville, OR to Coos Bay, OR covers 176.5 miles and takes about 4h 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oregon Coast Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 43.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OR 99W / Northeast Adams Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 176.5 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (OR 99W / Northeast Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (OR 99W / Southwest Baker Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 87.3 miles (OR 126 / Highway 126): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | OR 99W / Northeast Adams Street

Turn left onto OR 99W / Northeast Adams Street

Navigation decision point

6
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | OR 99W / Southwest Baker Street

Turn left onto OR 99W / Southwest Baker Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
87.3 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | OR 126 / Highway 126

At end of road, turn right onto OR 126 / Highway 126

Navigation decision point

5
176.2 mi into trip | ~4h 17m in | North 4th Street

Turn left onto North 4th Street

Navigation decision point

5
176.4 mi into trip | ~4h 17m in | Bennett Avenue

Turn right onto Bennett Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Oregon Coast Highway 43.5 mi 1h 4m
Highway 126 40.9 mi 56m
South Pacific Highway West 23.8 mi 30m
Pacific Highway West 17.4 mi 20m
State Highway 99 12.3 mi 16m
Highway 36 8.4 mi 11m
Poodle Creek Road 6.8 mi 11m
Territorial Highway 6.6 mi 9m
Longest stretch: Oregon Coast Highway — 43.5 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville, OR and Coos Bay, OR.

1

Start on Northeast 3rd Street

106 ft · 9 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
2

Turn left onto OR 99W

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northeast Adams Street
3

Continue on OR 99W

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southwest Baker Street
4

Turn left onto OR 99W

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Southwest Baker Street
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on OR 99W

4.9 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway West
6

Continue on OR 99W

0.7 mi · 54 sec · North Trade Street
7

Continue on OR 99W

13 mi · 14 min · Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on OR 99W

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Main Street
9

Continue on OR 99W

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Enter roundabout onto OR 99W

97 ft · 1 sec · South Pacific Highway West
11

Continue on OR 99W

2.7 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on OR 99W

1.0 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue North
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on OR 99W

19 mi · 23 min · South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on OR 99W

1.7 mi · 4 min · Northwest 4th Street
15

Merge onto OR 99W

3.8 mi · 7 min · Southwest 3rd Street
16

Continue on OR 99W

12 mi · 16 min · State Highway 99
17

Continue on OR 99W

0.8 mi · 1 min · North 5th Street
18

Turn right onto OR 200

0.2 mi · 29 sec · South 5th Street
19

Continue on OR 200

6.6 mi · 9 min · Territorial Highway
20

Continue on Territorial Road

1.8 mi · 2 min · Territorial Road
21

At end of road, turn right onto OR 36

8.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 36
22

Turn left onto Poodle Creek Road

6.8 mi · 11 min · Poodle Creek Road
23

At end of road, turn right onto OR 126

26 mi · 36 min · Highway 126
24

Turn left onto OR 126

14 mi · 20 min · Highway 126
25

Merge onto US 101

22 mi · 33 min · Oregon Coast Highway
26

Continue on US 101

1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue
27

Continue on US 101

21 mi · 30 min · Oregon Coast Highway
28

Continue on US 101

0.6 mi · 1 min · Sherman Avenue
29

Continue on US 101

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
30

Continue on US 101

1.2 mi · 2 min · Tremont Avenue
31

Continue on US 101

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Bayshore Drive
32

Continue on US 101

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Broadway
33

Turn right onto Market Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Market Avenue
34

Turn left onto North 4th Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · North 4th Street
35

Turn right onto Bennett Avenue

479 ft · 16 sec · Bennett Avenue
36

Arrive at destination

Bennett Avenue

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 88.2 miles from McMinnville, OR, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.5 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 39 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.2 miles or 2h 6m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 27m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving McMinnville, 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 McMinnville, OR

This is one driving day of about 176.5 miles and 4h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from McMinnville, 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 Oregon Coast Highway for about 43.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 88.2 mi from McMinnville, OR · 2h 6m into the drive

Downtown Junction City, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Junction City, OR

88 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

Corvallis, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Junction City, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.2 miles from McMinnville, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Coos Bay, OR

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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

La Rambla Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

McMinnville, Oregon

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately

Hours: 4–8 pm

+15034352126

Visit website

Sage Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

McMinnville, Oregon

0.2 mi

Cypress Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

McMinnville, Oregon

0.3 mi

La Rambla Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately

McMinnville, Oregon

Hours: 4–8 pm

+15034352126

Visit website

Sage Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

McMinnville, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15034724445

Visit website

Cypress Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

McMinnville, Oregon

Hours: Closed

+15036871900

Visit website

Mangiare Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 25.2

Independence, Oregon

Hours: 3–8 pm

+15038380566

Visit website

del Alma Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $40 to $50 mile 50.4

Corvallis, Oregon

Hours: 5–9 pm

+15417532222

Visit website

Laughing Planet

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.4

Corvallis, Oregon

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+15412864048

Visit website

Westside Pacific Family Restaurant & Saloon

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.2

Rickreall, Oregon

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+15038314601

Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum Giftshop & Coastal Visitors Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 151.3

Winchester Bay, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15412714631

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

McMinnville, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 126.1

Florence, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

McMinnville, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15034726124

Visit website

Rivian Waypoints

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 126.1

Florence, Oregon

Visit website

Webasto Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 126.1

Florence, Oregon

+18888332148

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

McMinnville, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.9 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 126.1

Florence, Oregon

+15419977131

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

McMinnville, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Leaf's Treehouse Mini-Mall

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 176.5

Coos Bay, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15412667348

Visit website

Coos History Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 176.5

Coos Bay, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15417566320

Visit website

Joe Dancer Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

McMinnville, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15034347310

Visit website

Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area - Siuslaw National Forest Visitor Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 151.3

Reedsport, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+15412716000

Visit website

Umpqua Discovery Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 151.3

Reedsport, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15412714816

Visit website

Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

McMinnville, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15034344180

Visit website

Sandland Adventures

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 126.1

Florence, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15419978087

Visit website

Oregon Coast Military Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 126.1

Florence, Oregon

+15419025160

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.16 one way

$70.32 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $37.21 $74.42
premium $5.59 $38.85 $77.70
diesel $5.61 $38.97 $77.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.9 0 $18.53 $8.47
Efficient EV 44.1 0 $15.44 $7.06
EV Truck/SUV 70.6 0 $24.71 $11.30

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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 18, 2026

Origin

McMinnville, OR

Late night in McMinnville on Saturday

Local time

5:35 AM

PDT

Current temp

39°F

Mostly Cloudy

NNW 1 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

Coos Bay, OR

Late night in Coos Bay on Saturday

Local time

5:35 AM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

40°F

Junction City, OR

88 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

8 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

4h 18m 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 McMinnville, OR to Coos Bay, OR covers 176.5 miles and takes about 4h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Oregon Coast Highway, Highway 126, South Pacific Highway West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 88.2 miles from McMinnville, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.16 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 176.5 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (OR 99W / Northeast Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (OR 99W / Southwest Baker Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 87.3 miles (OR 126 / Highway 126): Navigation decision point.

The route from McMinnville, OR to Coos Bay, 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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