How far is Coos Bay, OR from McMinnville, OR?
The driving distance from Coos Bay, OR to McMinnville, OR is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coos Bay and McMinnville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coos Bay and McMinnville.
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Start on Bennett Avenue
146 m · 22 sec · Bennett Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 4th Street
1046 ft · 43 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Market Avenue
1026 ft · 44 sec · Market Avenue
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Turn left onto North Bayshore Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Bayshore Drive
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Continue on Tremont Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Tremont Avenue
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Continue on Sheridan Avenue
2053 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Avenue
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Turn straight onto Oregon Coast Highway
717 ft · 20 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
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Merge slight left onto Sherman Avenue
1060 ft · 32 sec · Sherman Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
21.4 mi · 31 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Winchester Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
21.9 mi · 33 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto Highway 126
14.3 mi · 20 min · Highway 126
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Continue on Highway 126
26.5 mi · 36 min · Highway 126
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Turn left onto Poodle Creek Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Poodle Creek Road
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Turn right onto Highway 36
8.4 mi · 12 min · Highway 36
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Turn left onto Territorial Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Territorial Road
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Continue on Territorial Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Territorial Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
1203 ft · 32 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 99
85 m · 9 sec · State Highway 99
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Continue on South 5th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Continue on State Highway 99
12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 99
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Continue on Southwest 3rd Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · Southwest 3rd Street
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Take the exit slight right
2170 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Newport-Corvallis Highway
3088 ft · 54 sec · Newport-Corvallis Highway
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Turn left onto Northwest Harrison Boulevard
2096 ft · 1 min · Northwest Harrison Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 3rd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest 3rd Street
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Continue on Pacific Highway West
18.9 mi · 24 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Pacific Avenue South
1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South
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Continue on South Pacific Highway West
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West
44 m · 2 sec · South Pacific Highway West
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Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Main Street
1961 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Pacific Highway West
12.6 mi · 15 min · North Pacific Highway West
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Continue on South Trade Street
1.2 km · 55 sec · South Trade Street
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Continue on Pacific Highway West
4.9 mi · 6 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Southwest Baker Street
1469 ft · 42 sec · Southwest Baker Street
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Continue on Southwest Baker Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest Baker Street
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Continue on Southeast Baker Street
3034 ft · 49 sec · Southeast Baker Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
59 m · 8 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coos Bay and McMinnville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 126
Continue on Highway 126
26.5 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain Likely leaving Coos Bay and Light Rain Likely near McMinnville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coos Bay to McMinnville?
The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Veneta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Coos Bay and 88.2 miles from McMinnville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137 miles (220.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.84 one way or $61.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Coos Bay and Light Rain Likely near McMinnville.
Stop Ideas Near Veneta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Veneta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coos Bay and McMinnville. Straight-line distance: 136.99 mi (220.46 km).
#1 Coos Bay
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 16,342 |
| Coordinates | 43.3665000, -124.2178900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McMinnville
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 35,185 |
| Coordinates | 45.2101200, -123.1987200 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northeast 3rd Street (-123.19872, 45.21001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $30.84 | $61.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $33.26 | $66.51 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $34.68 | $69.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $39.66 | $79.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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