How far is Coos Bay, OR from Albany, OR?

The driving distance from Coos Bay, OR to Albany, OR is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
157.57 mi
02h 56m
Flight
103.7 mi
166.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.7 mi
Kilometers
166.89 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.57 mi
Kilometers
253.59 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM PDT
Return by in Coos Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coos Bay
2026-04-22T20:42
Arrive Albany
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coos Bay
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Veneta
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Coos Bay
71.1 mi
01h 28m
To Albany
86.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coos Bay and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coos Bay and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on Bennett Avenue

    146 m · 22 sec · Bennett Avenue

  2. 2

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

    1046 ft · 43 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Market Avenue

    1026 ft · 44 sec · Market Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Bayshore Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Bayshore Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Tremont Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Tremont Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Sheridan Avenue

    2053 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Oregon Coast Highway

    717 ft · 20 sec · Oregon Coast Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Sherman Avenue

    1060 ft · 32 sec · Sherman Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    21.4 mi · 31 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Winchester Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Winchester Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    21.9 mi · 33 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Highway 126

    14.3 mi · 20 min · Highway 126

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 126

    32.3 mi · 44 min · Highway 126

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Territorial Road

    127 m · 10 sec · Territorial Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Territorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Territorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Territorial Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Territorial Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Applegate Trail

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Applegate Trail

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Highway 36

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 36

  19. 19

    Continue on Mapleton-Junction City Highway

    2675 ft · 42 sec · Mapleton-Junction City Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 36

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 36

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Highway 99S

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 99S

  22. 22

    Continue on Ivy Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Ivy Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 99E

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E

  24. 24

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    1597 ft · 45 sec · South 3rd Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Albany-Junction City Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway

    13.5 mi · 20 min · Albany-Junction City Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Pacific Boulevard Southwest

    3 mi · 5 min · Pacific Boulevard Southwest

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street Southwest

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southwest

    1027 ft · 30 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coos Bay and Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 126
46.7 mi · 30%
Oregon Coast Highway
43.5 mi · 28%
Albany-Junction City Highway
21.8 mi · 14%
Territorial Road
4.49 mi · 3%
Highway 99E
3.47 mi · 2%
Highway 36
3.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 126

Continue on Highway 126

32.3 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.9 mi
103.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Veneta
01h 28m from Coos Bay
Leave By
12:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Coos Bay and Light Rain near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coos Bay to Albany?

The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Veneta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Coos Bay and 86.4 miles from Albany.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Coos Bay and Light Rain near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Veneta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Veneta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Veneta.

RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

21 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

21 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

22 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

58 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coos Bay and Albany. Straight-line distance: 103.7 mi (166.89 km).

Coos Bay

#1 Coos Bay

City in Oregon, USA

Population16,342
Coordinates43.3665000, -124.2178900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

Population56,129
Coordinates44.6365100, -123.1059300
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Bennett Avenue (-124.217889, 43.366522)
End: 2nd Avenue Southwest (-123.105932, 44.636519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.05 L · about $27.53
Round trip
$55.06
11.12 gal · 42.1 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $27.53 $55.06
Mid-grade $5.34 $29.68 $59.36
Premium $5.57 $30.95 $61.89
Diesel $6.37 $35.39 $70.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Coos Bay and Albany. The current time is 20:42:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.