How far is Rainrock, OR from Cottage Grove, OR?
The driving distance from Rainrock, OR to Cottage Grove, OR is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rainrock and Cottage Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rainrock and Cottage Grove.
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Start on Highway 36
5.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 36
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Turn left onto Florence-Eugene Highway
55 m · 4 sec · Florence-Eugene Highway
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Continue on Highway 126
32.2 mi · 44 min · Highway 126
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Turn right onto Territorial Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Territorial Road
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Continue on Territorial Highway
17 mi · 24 min · Territorial Highway
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Turn left onto Cottage Grove-Lorane Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Cottage Grove-Lorane Road
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Continue on Cottage Grove-Lorane Road
9.7 mi · 13 min · Cottage Grove-Lorane Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 5th Street
78 m · 11 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on East Whiteaker Avenue
751 ft · 37 sec · East Whiteaker Avenue
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Turn right onto North 8th Street
40 m · 11 sec · North 8th Street
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Turn left
42 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rainrock and Cottage Grove.
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
32.2 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rainrock and Slight Chance Light Rain near Cottage Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rainrock to Cottage Grove?
The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 34.1 miles from Rainrock and 34.2 miles from Cottage Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 3:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rainrock and Slight Chance Light Rain near Cottage Grove.
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 Rainrock and Cottage Grove. Straight-line distance: 43.83 mi (70.54 km).
#1 Rainrock
Rainrock is a place in Oregon, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.0737300, -123.8526100 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cottage Grove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,518 |
| Coordinates | 43.7976200, -123.0595200 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-123.05952, 43.797634)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $11.93 | $23.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $12.86 | $25.73 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $13.41 | $26.83 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $15.34 | $30.68 |
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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