Sea stacks, forest capes & quiet harbor towns
This is leg 2 of 2, the final leg.
Travel leg · Oregon Coast Hideaways
Cannon Beach to Yachats
Cannon Beach and Yachats sit about 176 km (109 mi) apart in a straight line, with Yachats to the south. It is leg 2 of 2 on our Oregon Coast Hideaways itinerary, a 5-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 176 km · 109 mi
- Est. road distance
- 211–247 km
- Est. drive time
- 2 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min
- Direction
- Heading south
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By car
Most travelers on our Oregon Coast Hideaways itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 211–247 km (131–153 mi) of road and 2 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.
Driving is the main option, since the coast highway links every stop and the best viewpoints are pullouts along the way. Towns like Cannon Beach and Astoria are walkable once you park. Check road conditions and expect slower, winding sections.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Yachats
Spend a day or two on the Cape Perpetua stretch: churning basalt shore, forest trails and slow seafood dinners.
Yachats 804 Trail
Easy oceanfront path over basalt shoreline and tide pools north of town.
Green Salmon Coffee House
Local coffeehouse with organic drinks and baked goods.
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
Visitor center, Cape Perpetua overlook and old-growth Giant Spruce Trail.
Thor's Well
Collapsed sea cave that seems to drain the ocean during high tides.
Luna Sea Fish House
Owner-caught fish in casual fish and chips, tacos and chowder.
Devil's Churn
Narrow basalt inlet where waves surge and explode at high tide.
Before you leave Cannon Beach
Give it a day and a half: tide pools at Haystack Rock, headland hikes, and beach walks at low tide.
On this curated route
Where Cannon Beach → Yachats sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Yachats to Cannon Beach is the same 176 km in a straight line, heading north. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
The biggest gap comes in August, when Yachats averages highs 4°C cooler than Cannon Beach. Over a year, Cannon Beach gets about 340 mm more rain.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Beach high | 9° | 9° | 11° | 12° | 15° | 18° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 8° |
| Yachats high | 10° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 14° | 12° | 10° |
| Cannon Beach rain | 271 | 168 | 212 | 139 | 83 | 55 | 18 | 28 | 71 | 172 | 276 | 289 |
| Yachats rain | 223 | 146 | 174 | 114 | 64 | 39 | 12 | 16 | 51 | 121 | 216 | 267 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Yachats month guides.
Cannon Beach to Yachats: questions travelers ask
How far is Cannon Beach from Yachats?
Cannon Beach is about 176 km (109 mi) from Yachats in a straight line, with Yachats to the south. By road, we estimate 211–247 km (131–153 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Cannon Beach to Yachats?
An estimated 2 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min, assuming 211–247 km of road at average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Cannon Beach to Yachats?
Our Oregon Coast Hideaways itinerary includes this leg. Oregon Coast Hideaways runs about 5 days across 3 stops, best in May – Sep.
Getting to Cannon Beach
- Astoria to Cannon Beach 34 km
Guides for both ends
- Cannon Beach travel guide
- Cannon Beach weather best time to visit
- Yachats travel guide
- Yachats weather best time to visit
Yachats by month
Plan Cannon Beach → Yachats with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.