How far is Altamont, OR from Eugene, OR?
The driving distance from Altamont, OR to Eugene, OR is about 174.6 miles (281 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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
Driving Distance
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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 03h 09m.
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.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altamont and Eugene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altamont and Eugene.
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Start on Crater Lake Parkway
33 m · 8 sec · Crater Lake Parkway
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Continue on Crater Lake Parkway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Crater Lake Parkway
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward OR 58 West: Oakridge, Eugene
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 58
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Continue on Williamette Highway
12 mi · 16 min · Williamette Highway
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Continue on State Highway 58
32.9 mi · 45 min · State Highway 58
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Continue on Highway 58
3 mi · 6 min · Highway 58
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Continue on State Highway 58
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Highway 58
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Turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road
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Turn left onto Westfir Road
2480 ft · 49 sec · Westfir Road
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Turn right onto OR 58
23.4 mi · 32 min · OR 58
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Continue on Highway 58
5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 58
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Continue on Willamette Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Willamette Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
2420 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99, OR 126 Business West: University of Oregon, Downtown Eugene
2042 ft · 39 sec · I-5 North Franklin Boulevard
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Continue on Pacific Highway West #1W (91) Roadway #2
2505 ft · 50 sec · Pacific Highway West #1W (91) Roadway #2
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Turn straight onto Franklin Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Continue on East Broadway
1393 ft · 37 sec · East Broadway
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Turn straight onto Mill Street
1006 ft · 38 sec · Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coburg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altamont and Eugene.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
The Dalles-California Highway
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
77.3 mi · 01h 31m
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 Altamont and Light Rain near Eugene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altamont to Eugene?
The road trip is about 174.6 miles (281 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
La Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Altamont and 87.6 miles from Eugene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 10:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.50 one way or $61.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Altamont and Light Rain near Eugene.
Stop Ideas Near La Pine
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 La Pine.
La Pine, Oregon
Sunriver, Oregon
Hawthorne Intermodal Center
Bend, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altamont and Eugene. Straight-line distance: 144.51 mi (232.57 km).
#1 Altamont
City in Klamath County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 19,257 |
| Coordinates | 42.2068100, -121.7372200 |
| Altitude | 1263 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eugene
The second most populous city in Oregon.
| Population | 173,236 |
| Coordinates | 44.0520700, -123.0867500 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coburg Road (-123.086739, 44.05207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $30.50 | $61.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $32.88 | $65.76 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $34.29 | $68.57 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $39.21 | $78.43 |
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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