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Trip from Veneta, OR to Swisshome, OR

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

Drive Time

56m

Distance

40.9 mi

66 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

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

Downtown Veneta, OR, OR

Veneta, OR

Israyosoy S.

Downtown Swisshome, OR, OR

Swisshome, OR

Baran Robin

Trip Overview

Veneta, OR to Swisshome, OR is 40.9 miles and takes about 56m via Highway 126 and Highway 36, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route keeps you within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon for its entirety. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on well-maintained highways, making it a simple and accessible trip for anyone looking to connect these two points without much fuss. Expect a consistent driving experience throughout, as much of the journey is on major roadways.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive, with 99% of the 40.9 miles on main roads like Highway 126 and Highway 36. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 32.2 miles on Highway 126, offering a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. The character of the drive is largely consistent, favoring efficient travel over winding backroads. You'll likely experience a smooth journey on these primary routes, making for an uncomplicated driving experience.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 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 32.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 126 and Highway 36. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Territorial Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Veneta, OR to Swisshome, OR is easy. At 56m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Territorial Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (OR 126 / Highway 126): Navigation decision point; at 32.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

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

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Territorial Road

Turn right onto Territorial Road

Navigation decision point

3
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | OR 126 / Highway 126

Turn left onto OR 126 / Highway 126

Navigation decision point

3
32.7 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

3
40.8 mi into trip | ~56m in | 4th

Turn left onto 4th

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 126 32.2 mi 44m
Highway 36 8.1 mi 11m
Territorial Road 0.4 mi <1m
4th <0.1 mi <1m
East Hunter Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Highway 126 — 32.2 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Veneta, OR and Swisshome, OR.

1

Start on East Hunter Road

162 ft · 6 sec · East Hunter Road
2

Turn right onto Territorial Road

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Territorial Road
3

Turn left onto OR 126

32 mi · 44 min · Highway 126
4

Take the exit

253 ft · 7 sec
5

Turn straight onto OR 36

8.1 mi · 11 min · Highway 36
6

Turn left onto 4th

239 ft · 10 sec · 4th
7

Arrive at destination

4th

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.4 mi from Veneta, OR · 28m into the drive

Downtown Rainrock, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rainrock, OR

20 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

Rainrock, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rainrock, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Veneta, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Swisshome, OR

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Swisshome, 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

$8.15 one way

$16.30 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $8.62 $17.25
premium $5.59 $9.00 $18.01
diesel $5.61 $9.03 $18.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.3 0 $4.29 $1.96
Efficient EV 10.2 0 $3.58 $1.64
EV Truck/SUV 16.4 0 $5.73 $2.62

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

Veneta, OR

Evening in Veneta on Friday

Local time

6:51 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Swisshome, OR

Evening in Swisshome on Friday

Local time

6:51 PM

PDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

17 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

56m 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 Veneta, OR to Swisshome, OR covers 40.9 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 126, Highway 36, 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 20.4 miles from Veneta, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.15 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 Veneta, OR to Swisshome, OR is easy. At 56m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Territorial Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (OR 126 / Highway 126): Navigation decision point; at 32.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Veneta, OR to Swisshome, 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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