Origin
Tillicum Beach, OR
Morning in Tillicum Beach on Saturday
Local time
6:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tillicum Beach, OR to Lincoln City, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
45.2 mi
73 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
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
Lincoln City, OR
Anton Ivanov
Trip Overview
The drive from Tillicum Beach, OR to Lincoln City, OR covers 45.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m 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 14th Street, Southwest Fleet Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.9 miles on Oregon Coast Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 45.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m 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 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 45.2 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 44.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
415 ft
16 ft
Total Climb
536 ft
Total Descent
455 ft
Highest Point
415 ft
~29.1 mi in
Elevation Range
399 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 Lincoln City, OR is easy. At 1h 14m 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 45 miles (Southwest 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.2 miles (Southwest Fleet Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 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
45 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Southwest 14th Street
Turn left onto Southwest 14th Street
Navigation decision point
5
45.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Southwest Fleet Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Southwest Fleet Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Coast Highway | 44.9 mi | 1h 13m |
| Southwest 14th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Fleet Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Oregon Coast Highway
— 44.9 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tillicum Beach, OR and Lincoln City, OR.
1
Start on this road
378 ft
·
29 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 101
45 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Southwest 14th Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Southwest 14th Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Southwest Fleet Avenue
204 ft
·
5 sec
·
Southwest Fleet Avenue
5
Arrive at destination
Southwest Fleet Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.6 mi from Tillicum Beach, OR · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Tillicum Beach, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lincoln City, OR
The final approach into Lincoln City, 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
$9.00 one way
$18.01 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.53 | $19.06 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Lincoln City, OR
Morning in Lincoln City on Saturday
Local time
6:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Newport, OR
23 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
2 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
1h 14m 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 Lincoln City, OR covers 45.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oregon Coast Highway, Southwest 14th Street, Southwest Fleet Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 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 $9.00 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 Lincoln City, OR is easy. At 1h 14m 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 45 miles (Southwest 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.2 miles (Southwest Fleet Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Tillicum Beach, OR to Lincoln City, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 16 ft to 415 ft elevation with about 536 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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