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Trip from Coos Bay, OR to Eugene, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

116 mi

187 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 5m ★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m

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

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city in Oregon, USA

Coos Bay, OR

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Downtown Eugene, OR, OR

Eugene, OR

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Trip Overview

Spanning 116 miles, this journey from Coos Bay to Eugene typically takes about 2 hours and 14 minutes to complete. Because the trip is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should plan for a fuel budget of approximately $23 to cover the distance. Navigating this route involves using local roads like South 4th Street, Market Avenue, and North Bayshore Drive rather than major interstates. Both your starting point and destination are located within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, keeping the geographic character consistent throughout your drive. It is a practical path for those looking to connect the coast to the inland valley efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

58 miles from Coos Bay, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South 4th Street — —
Market Avenue — —
North Bayshore Drive — —
Tremont Avenue — —
Sheridan Avenue — —
Oregon Coast Highway — —
Sherman Avenue — —
Winchester Avenue — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South 4th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on Bennett Avenue

479 ft · 22 sec · Bennett Avenue
2

At the end of the road, turn left onto South 4th Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · South 4th Street
3

Turn right onto Market Avenue

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Market Avenue
4

Turn left onto North Bayshore Drive

1.4 mi · 3 min · North Bayshore Drive
5

Continue on Tremont Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Tremont Avenue
6

Continue on Sheridan Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Sheridan Avenue
7

Turn straight onto Oregon Coast Highway

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
8

Merge slight left onto Sherman Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Sherman Avenue
9

Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

21 mi · 30 min · Oregon Coast Highway
10

Continue on Winchester Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue
11

Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

22 mi · 33 min · Oregon Coast Highway
12

Turn right onto Highway 126

14 mi · 20 min · Highway 126
13

Continue on Highway 126

41 mi · 55 min · Highway 126
14

Continue on West 11th Avenue

3.3 mi · 7 min · West 11th Avenue
15

Turn left onto Garfield Street

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Garfield Street
16

Turn right onto West 7th Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · West 7th Avenue
17

Turn right onto Olive Street

407 ft · 18 sec · Olive Street
18

Turn left onto West 8th Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 8th Avenue
19

Turn left onto Mill Street

420 ft · 23 sec · Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Flexibility is your biggest advantage on this short 116-mile trip, as you can easily complete the drive in one go without the need for scheduled stops. Since there are no designated stops included in the route plan, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Coos Bay to avoid needing to hunt for stations along the local road network. Leaving during daylight hours is highly recommended to better navigate the turn-heavy nature of the local streets you will be utilizing. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between South 4th Street, Market Avenue, and North Bayshore Drive to stay on track. By planning for the $23 fuel cost upfront, you can enjoy a stress-free transit between the coast and Eugene.

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 58 miles from Coos Bay, OR, or about 1h 7m into the drive.

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 26 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58 miles or 1h 7m 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 50m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Coos Bay, 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 Coos Bay, OR

This is one driving day of about 116 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Coos Bay, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Rainrock, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rainrock, OR

58 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

Reedsport, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rainrock, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58 miles from Coos Bay, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Mandy's Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Eugene, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15416540382

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum Giftshop & Coastal Visitors Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winchester Bay, Oregon

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 24.9

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15412714631

Visit website

Mandy's Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15416540382

Visit website

Putters Family Entertainment Center

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 116

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15416888901

Visit website

Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum Giftshop & Coastal Visitors Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 24.9

Winchester Bay, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15412714631

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 116

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 116

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 116

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 116

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Chargepoint Charging Staion

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 116

Eugene, Oregon

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 116

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 49.7

Florence, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15419972634

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 116

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Sandland Adventures

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 49.7

Florence, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15419978087

Visit website

Leaf's Treehouse Mini-Mall

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Coos Bay, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15412667348

Visit website

Shelton McMurphey Johnson House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 116

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+15414840808

Visit website

John Dellenback Dunes Trailhead

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 16.6

North Bend, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Coos History Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Coos Bay, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15417566320

Visit website

Museum of Natural and Cultural History

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 116

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15413463024

Visit website

Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 116

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15414845307

Visit website

Adventure! Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 116

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–6:30 pm

+15416539629

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.11 one way

$46.22 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $24.46 $48.91
premium $5.59 $25.53 $51.07
diesel $5.61 $25.61 $51.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.8 0 $12.18 $5.57
Efficient EV 29 0 $10.15 $4.64
EV Truck/SUV 46.4 0 $16.24 $7.42

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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 15, 2026

Origin

Coos Bay, OR

Evening in Coos Bay on Saturday

Local time

7:46 PM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eugene, OR

Evening in Eugene on Saturday

Local time

7:46 PM

PDT

Current temp

42°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

5 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

2h 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will spend the entire 116 miles maneuvering through local infrastructure and winding paths. The character of the road is technical and consistent, requiring you to navigate turns frequently as you transition away from the coast. Because there are no high-speed, long-distance highway stretches, the drive maintains a steady, moderate pace throughout the duration. You will find that the road surface and traffic flow feel very different from typical freeway travel, keeping you engaged with the steering for the full two-hour trip.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South 4th Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Coos Bay, OR to Eugene, OR is easy. At 2h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Coos Bay, OR to Eugene, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 116 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Coos Bay, OR to Eugene, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eugene, OR before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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