How far is Cottage Grove, OR from Eugene, OR?
The driving distance from Cottage Grove, OR to Eugene, OR is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lane County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottage Grove and Eugene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottage Grove and Eugene.
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Start on the route
41 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 9th Street
1 km · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Cottage Grove Connector
1.1 km · 2 min · East Cottage Grove Connector
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Take the ramp left
1936 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 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 Cottage Grove and Eugene.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Cottage Grove Connector
Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Cottage Grove and Slight Chance Light Rain near Eugene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottage Grove to Eugene?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Creswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Cottage Grove and 10.6 miles from Eugene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Cottage Grove and Slight Chance Light Rain near Eugene.
Stop Ideas Near Creswell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Surface Lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Eugene Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Creswell.
Eugene, OR
University of Oregon
Eugene–Springfield
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottage Grove and Eugene. Straight-line distance: 17.63 mi (28.38 km).
#1 Cottage Grove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,518 |
| Coordinates | 43.7976200, -123.0595200 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
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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