How far is Eugene, OR from Altamont, OR?

The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Altamont, OR is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.61 mi
03h 50m
Flight
144.51 mi
232.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.51 mi
Kilometers
232.57 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.61 mi
Kilometers
282.62 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altamont
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM PDT
Return by in Eugene
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-04-19T05:46
Arrive Altamont
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eugene
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
La Pine
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Eugene
87.8 mi
01h 55m
To Altamont
87.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph SSE
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eugene and Altamont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Altamont.

  1. 1

    Start on Coburg Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Coburg Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 105 East: Springfield, Portland

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Roseburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls

    31.5 mi · 45 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Westfir Road

    2480 ft · 48 sec · Westfir Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 58

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Highway 58

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 58

    3 mi · 6 min · Highway 58

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 58

    32.9 mi · 45 min · State Highway 58

  13. 13

    Continue on Williamette Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Williamette Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 58

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Crater Lake Parkway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Crater Lake Parkway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crater Lake Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eugene and Altamont.

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 58
115 mi · 66%
OR 58
31.8 mi · 18%
Williamette Highway
12 mi · 7%
I 5 South
5.27 mi · 3%
Crater Lake Parkway
4.57 mi · 3%
Highway 58
3.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 58

Merge slight left

77.4 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
144.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Pine
01h 55m from Eugene
Leave By
9:18 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Eugene and Chance Light Rain near Altamont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Altamont?

The road trip is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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 87.8 miles from Eugene and 87.9 miles from Altamont.

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 31.1 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 9:18 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.70 one way or $61.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Eugene and Chance Light Rain near Altamont.

Stop Ideas Near La Pine

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Pine, 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 La Pine.

BUS

La Pine, Oregon

1 mi away
16515 Reed Road
BUS

Sunriver, Oregon

21 mi away
One Center Drive
BUS

Hawthorne Intermodal Center

46 mi away
334 Hawthorne Avenue
BUS

Bend, OR

48 mi away
3075 North Business Highway 97

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Altamont. Straight-line distance: 144.51 mi (232.57 km).

Eugene

#1 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
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#2 Altamont

City in Klamath County, Oregon, United States

Population19,257
Coordinates42.2068100, -121.7372200
Altitude1263
CountryUnited States
Start: Eugene (-123.08675, 44.05207)
End: Altamont (-121.73722, 42.20681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.2 gal
23.46 L · about $30.70
Round trip
$61.39
12.4 gal · 46.92 L
Estimated CO2
55.1 kg one way
Round trip: 110.2 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $30.70 $61.39
Mid-grade $5.34 $33.10 $66.19
Premium $5.57 $34.51 $69.02
Diesel $6.37 $39.47 $78.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Eugene and Altamont. The current time is 05:46:52.

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.