Origin
Creswell, OR
Late night in Creswell on Sunday
Local time
3:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Creswell, OR to Finn Rock, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
50 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Creswell, OR
Jakub
Finn Rock, OR
Santiago Balbuena
Trip Overview
Creswell, OR to Finn Rock, OR is 50 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via McKenzie Highway and I 5, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive travels within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, offering a short but engaging journey. It's a turn-heavy local drive, suggesting you'll be navigating smaller roads for a good portion of the trip. With only one recommended day, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or an add-on to a larger Oregon adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McKenzie Highway | 29 mi | 40m |
| I 5 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Oregon Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Cloverdale Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
McKenzie Highway
— 29 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Creswell, OR and Finn Rock, OR.
1
Start on West Oregon Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Oregon Avenue
2
Continue on East Cloverdale Road
445 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Cloverdale Road
3
Take the ramp onto Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1
4
Merge onto I 5
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 5
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 194A
Toward OR 126 East: Springfield, McKenzie River
6
Merge onto OR 126
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
7
Turn left onto OR 126
430 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
8
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 126
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on OR 126
29 mi
·
40 min
·
McKenzie Highway
10
Arrive at destination
OR 126
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Creswell, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1
Take the ramp onto Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1
Navigation decision point
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward OR 126 East: Springfield, McKenzie River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 194A
Toward OR 126 East: Springfield, McKenzie River
3
12.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
OR 126 / Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
Merge onto OR 126 / Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
18.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
OR 126 / Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 126 / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.96 one way
$19.92 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.01 | $22.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Finn Rock, OR
Late night in Finn Rock on Sunday
Local time
3:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Sunny
NNE 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
41°F
Springfield, OR
25 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
20 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
1h 10m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 on this 50-mile route. While about 22% of the journey utilizes highway travel, the majority involves more intricate local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29 miles on the McKenzie Highway, giving you a decent segment of consistent driving before more turns come into play. This profile suggests a drive that keeps you actively engaged with the road rather than a monotonous highway cruise.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29 mi on McKenzie Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Creswell, OR to Finn Rock, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Mckenzie River along the way.
Mckenzie River
11.8 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 50 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29 miles on McKenzie Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Finn Rock, 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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