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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.2 mi
01h 28m
Flight
43.83 mi
70.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.83 mi
Kilometers
70.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.2 mi
Kilometers
109.75 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cottage Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM PDT
Return by in Rainrock
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rainrock
2026-04-23T03:25
Arrive Cottage Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rainrock
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 Rainrock
34.1 mi
00h 44m
To Cottage Grove
34.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 36

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 36

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Florence-Eugene Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Florence-Eugene Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 126

    32.2 mi · 44 min · Highway 126

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Territorial Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Territorial Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Territorial Highway

    17 mi · 24 min · Territorial Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cottage Grove-Lorane Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Cottage Grove-Lorane Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Cottage Grove-Lorane Road

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Cottage Grove-Lorane Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 5th Street

    78 m · 11 sec · North 5th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Whiteaker Avenue

    751 ft · 37 sec · East Whiteaker Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 8th Street

    40 m · 11 sec · North 8th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    42 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rainrock and Cottage Grove.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 126
32.2 mi · 47%
Territorial Highway
17 mi · 25%
Cottage Grove-Lorane Road
11.4 mi · 17%
Highway 36
5.08 mi · 7%
Territorial Road
1.2 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
43.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Veneta
00h 44m from Rainrock
Leave By
3:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Rainrock and Cottage Grove. Straight-line distance: 43.83 mi (70.54 km).

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#1 Rainrock

Rainrock is a place in Oregon, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.0737300, -123.8526100
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Cottage Grove

#2 Cottage Grove

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,518
Coordinates43.7976200, -123.0595200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Mapleton-Junction City Highway (-123.85258, 44.073878)
End: (-123.05952, 43.797634)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.11 L · about $11.93
Round trip
$23.86
4.82 gal · 18.22 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rainrock and Cottage Grove. The current time is 03:25:57.

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.