How far is Eugene, OR from Bay City, OR?

The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Bay City, OR is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109 miles (175.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.8 mi
03h 20m
Flight
108.96 mi
175.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.96 mi
Kilometers
175.35 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.8 mi
Kilometers
231.42 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bay City
Thu, Apr 16, 3:14 PM PDT
Return by in Eugene
Thu, Apr 16, 6:34 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-04-16T11:53
Arrive Bay City
Thu, Apr 16, 3:14 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 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
Dallas
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Eugene
71.8 mi
01h 40m
To Bay City
72 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Bay City.

  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

    38.8 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home

    1405 ft · 48 sec · Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Santiam Highway Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Santiam Highway Southeast

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast

    1939 ft · 50 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street Southeast

    1264 ft · 40 sec · Main Street Southeast

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast

    70 m · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street Southeast

    40 m · 3 sec · Main Street Southeast

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

    150 m · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

    1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway

    47 m · 4 sec · Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway

    1617 ft · 46 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northwest Springhill Drive

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Northwest Springhill Drive

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway

    1 km · 56 sec · Northwest Independence Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Corvallis Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Corvallis Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Suver Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Suver Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Pacific Highway West

    6.9 mi · 9 min · South Pacific Highway West

  21. 21

    Continue on Pacific Avenue South

    1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South

  22. 22

    Continue on South Pacific Highway West

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Pacific Highway West

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West

    44 m · 2 sec · South Pacific Highway West

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1961 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North Pacific Highway West

    704 ft · 20 sec · North Pacific Highway West

  27. 27

    Turn left

    2834 ft · 44 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Salem-Willamina Highway

    16 mi · 19 min · Salem-Willamina Highway

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Salmon River Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Salmon River Highway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Hebo Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hebo Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Southwest Hebo Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Hebo Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Hebo Road

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Hebo Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Three Rivers Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Three Rivers Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 22

    7.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway

    17.3 mi · 24 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    3230 ft · 2 min · Pacific Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 3rd Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Wilson River Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Wilson River Highway

  40. 40

    Turn slight left

    735 ft · 28 sec

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Wilson River Loop

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Wilson River Loop

  42. 42

    Continue on Latimer Road North

    546 ft · 21 sec · Latimer Road North

  43. 43

    Continue on Latimer Road North

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Latimer Road North

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  45. 45

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    50 m · 5 sec · 5th Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
46 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
39.3 mi · 27%
Oregon Coast Highway
20.9 mi · 15%
Salem-Willamina Highway
16 mi · 11%
Hebo Road
12.5 mi · 9%
South Pacific Highway West
11.8 mi · 8%
Northwest Springhill Drive
7.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

38.8 mi · 00h 45m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
109 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallas
01h 40m from Eugene
Leave By
10:20 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Eugene and Chance Rain Showers near Bay City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Bay City?

The road trip is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Eugene and 72 miles from Bay City.

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

The direct path is about 109 miles (175.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 10:20 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.10 one way or $50.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Eugene and Chance Rain Showers near Bay City.

Stop Ideas Near Dallas

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 Dallas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , OR
555 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR 97301, United States
Rating 3.2/5 6 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.1 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 Dallas.

RAIL

Salem station

23 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Albany station

36 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

40 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
BUS

Woodburn, OR

43 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Bay City. Straight-line distance: 108.96 mi (175.35 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 Bay City

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,404
Coordinates45.5226000, -123.8893000
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Eugene (-123.08675, 44.05207)
End: Bay City (-123.8893, 45.5226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.21 L · about $25.10
Round trip
$50.20
10.14 gal · 38.42 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $25.10 $50.20
Mid-grade $5.34 $27.06 $54.13
Premium $5.57 $28.22 $56.44
Diesel $6.37 $32.28 $64.55

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Eugene and Bay City. The current time is 11:53:53.

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.