Origin
Portland, OR
Night in Portland on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
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Trip from Portland, OR to Depoe Bay, 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 40m
Distance
101.7 mi
164 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Depoe Bay, OR
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Trip Overview
This 101.7-mile journey from Portland, OR to Depoe Bay, OR is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 2 hours and 40 minutes. You'll primarily be on roads like the Salmon River Highway and Oregon Coast Highway, with a minor portion on Southwest Pacific Highway. With a fuel cost estimated around $20, this drive offers a straightforward coastal experience within the Pacific Coast region. It's designed as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting a more intimate experience with the landscape rather than a high-speed transit. Consider this route for a scenic and relatively quick excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.8 miles from Portland, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon River Highway | 43.7 mi | 1h 1m |
| Oregon Coast Highway | 12.6 mi | 22m |
| Southwest Pacific Highway | 12.1 mi | 21m |
| I 5 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Pacific Highway West | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Northeast East Devils Lake Road | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| Newberg-Dundee Bypass | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Dayton Bypass | 4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Salmon River Highway
— 43.7 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, OR and Depoe Bay, OR.
1
Start on this road
110 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Couch Street
3
Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 13th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest Taylor Street
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 405 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 405
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 5
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 294
Toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on OR 99W
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on OR 99W
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Highway West
11
Continue on OR 99W
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Portland Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto North Springbrook Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Springbrook Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto OR 219
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Northeast Saint Paul Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto OR 18
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
15
Take the exit onto OR 18
425 ft
·
13 sec
·
OR 18
16
Merge onto OR 99W; OR 18
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Pacific Highway West
17
Turn left onto OR 18; OR 233
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Dayton Bypass
18
Continue on OR 18
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Three Mile Lane
19
Continue on OR 18
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East McMinnville Bypass
20
Merge onto OR 18
44 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Salmon River Highway
21
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
22
Merge onto US 101
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
23
Turn left onto Northeast East Devils Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Northeast East Devils Lake Road
24
Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast East Devils Lake Road
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Northeast East Devils Lake Road
25
Turn left onto US 101
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
26
Turn right onto Southwest Ellingson Street
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southwest Ellingson Street
27
Turn straight
48 ft
·
3 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given its relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this 101.7-mile trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You'll want to factor in at least one stop to break up the drive and enjoy the scenery, though the flexibility of a shorter trip allows for spontaneous pauses. The longest stretch on Salmon River Highway is nearly 44 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before embarking on that segment. With an estimated fuel cost of only $20, budget concerns are minimal, allowing you to focus on enjoying the winding local roads.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 50.8 miles from Portland, OR, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.7 miles.
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 22 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.8 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Depoe Bay, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Portland, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Portland, OR
This is one driving day of about 101.7 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Portland, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Salmon River Highway for about 43.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.8 miles from Portland, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Southwest Taylor Street
Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 405 South
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 405 / Stadium Freeway
Merge onto I 405 / Stadium Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 294
Toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnvil...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.26 one way
$40.52 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $21.44 | $42.88 |
| premium | $5.59 | $22.39 | $44.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.45 | $44.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.68 | $4.88 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.90 | $4.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.24 | $6.51 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Night in Depoe Bay on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Dallas, OR
51 mi in
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
10 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
2h 40m 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 dynamic driving experience on this route, characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. Only about 7% of the journey is on highways, meaning you'll be navigating more local roads with frequent turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 43.7 miles along the Salmon River Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the landscape shifts again. This route is less about monotonous highway miles and more about engaging with the changing terrain as you make your way to the coast.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.7 mi on Salmon River Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Southwest Taylor Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 101.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Southwest Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Portland, OR and Depoe Bay, OR, road signs point toward Newberg, Mcminnville and Lincoln City.
Newberg
8.3 mi in
|
~14m
Mcminnville
8.3 mi in
|
~14m
Lincoln City
8.3 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 101.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.7 miles on Salmon River Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Depoe Bay, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Southwest Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Depoe Bay, 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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