How far is Eugene, OR from Banks, OR?

The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Banks, OR is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.55 mi
02h 37m
Flight
108.26 mi
174.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.26 mi
Kilometers
174.22 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.55 mi
Kilometers
203.66 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Banks
Wed, Apr 15, 3:16 PM PDT
Return by in Eugene
Wed, Apr 15, 5:53 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-04-15T12:38
Arrive Banks
Wed, Apr 15, 3:16 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eugene
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Four Corners
OR

Region of the United States consisting of the southwestern corner of Colorado, northwestern corner of New Mexico, northeastern corner of Arizona and southeastern corner of Utah

From Eugene
63.3 mi
01h 18m
To Banks
63.3 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 2 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Portland

    3089 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    97.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    15.8 mi · 22 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Northwest Banks Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Banks Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Northwest Main Street

    1125 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
98.1 mi · 77%
Northwest Sunset Highway
15.8 mi · 12%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.74 mi · 5%
Northwest Banks Road
1.72 mi · 1%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1.25 mi · 1%
US 26 West
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

97.5 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Four Corners
01h 18m from Eugene
Leave By
1:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eugene and Rain near Banks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Four Corners is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Eugene and 63.3 miles from Banks.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.08 one way or $44.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms around Eugene and Rain near Banks.

Stop Ideas Near Four Corners

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Four Corners and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 3.7 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Stayton Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Stayton Parks & Recreation

Stayton , OR
311 N 3rd Ave, Stayton, OR 97383, United States
Rating 4.4/5 11 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.9 mi away

Council Chambers City of Keizer

Keizer , OR
930 Chemawa Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303, United States
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Four Corners.

RAIL

Salem station

3 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

26 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Albany station

34 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

46 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Banks. Straight-line distance: 108.26 mi (174.22 km).

Eugene

#1 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Banks

#2 Banks

City in Oregon, USA

Population2,034
Coordinates45.6187200, -123.1142800
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Eugene (-123.08675, 44.05207)
End: Banks (-123.11428, 45.61872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.9 L · about $22.08
Round trip
$44.16
8.92 gal · 33.8 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $22.08 $44.16
Mid-grade $5.34 $23.81 $47.61
Premium $5.57 $24.82 $49.65
Diesel $6.37 $28.39 $56.78

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Eugene and Banks. The current time is 12:38:36.

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.