Origin
Tillicum Beach, OR
Late night in Tillicum Beach on Saturday
Local time
2:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tillicum Beach, OR to Depoe Bay, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
33.1 mi
53 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tillicum Beach, OR
David J. Boozer
Depoe Bay, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tillicum Beach, OR to Depoe Bay, OR covers 33.1 miles and takes about 52m 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, Southwest Ellingson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33 miles on Oregon Coast Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 33.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 33.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 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 33 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
234 ft
17 ft
Total Climb
416 ft
Total Descent
384 ft
Highest Point
234 ft
~28.4 mi in
Elevation Range
218 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tillicum Beach, OR to Depoe Bay, OR is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles (Southwest Ellingson Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway
Turn left onto US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
33.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Southwest Ellingson Street
Turn left onto Southwest Ellingson Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Coast Highway | 33 mi | 51m |
| Southwest Ellingson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Oregon Coast Highway
— 33 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tillicum Beach, OR and Depoe Bay, OR.
1
Start on this road
378 ft
·
29 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 101
33 mi
·
51 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Southwest Ellingson Street
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southwest Ellingson Street
4
Turn straight
48 ft
·
3 sec
5
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.6 mi from Tillicum Beach, OR · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Tillicum Beach, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Depoe Bay, OR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Depoe Bay, OR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.45 one way
$12.90 round trip
$4.95/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $6.96 | $13.91 |
| premium | $5.57 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $8.30 | $16.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Depoe Bay, OR
Late night in Depoe Bay on Saturday
Local time
2:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Newport, OR
17 mi in
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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 Tillicum Beach, OR to Depoe Bay, OR covers 33.1 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oregon Coast Highway, Southwest Ellingson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.6 miles from Tillicum Beach, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.45 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.
The drive from Tillicum Beach, OR to Depoe Bay, OR is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles (Southwest Ellingson Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Tillicum Beach, OR to Depoe Bay, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 17 ft to 234 ft elevation with about 416 ft of total climbing.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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