How far is Eugene, OR from Ashland, OR?
The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Ashland, OR is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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.
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Oregon
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eugene and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Ashland.
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Start on Coburg Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Coburg Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 105 East: Springfield, Portland
2009 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Roseburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
174.2 mi · 3 hr 24 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Ashland
1390 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto South Valley View Road
2250 ft · 59 sec · South Valley View Road
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Turn left onto Highway 99 North
1.4 km · 2 min · Highway 99 North
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
120 m · 19 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto C Street
756 ft · 35 sec · C Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
531 ft · 24 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
39 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Lithia Way
39 m · 5 sec · Lithia Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lithia Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eugene and Ashland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
174 mi · 03h 24m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eugene and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Ashland?
The road trip is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Tri-City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Eugene and 90.2 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 9:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.49 one way or $62.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Eugene and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Tri-City
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 Tri-City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 129.74 mi (208.8 km).
#1 Eugene
The second most populous city in Oregon.
| Population | 173,236 |
| Coordinates | 44.0520700, -123.0867500 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
City in Jackson County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 21,194 |
| Coordinates | 42.1945800, -122.7094800 |
| Altitude | 593 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-122.70948, 42.19458)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $31.49 | $62.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $33.95 | $67.90 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $35.40 | $70.80 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $40.49 | $80.98 |
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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