How far is Eugene, OR from Cannon Beach, OR?

The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Cannon Beach, OR is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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
181.89 mi
03h 49m
Flight
134.11 mi
215.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.11 mi
Kilometers
215.83 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.89 mi
Kilometers
292.72 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cannon Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM PDT
Return by in Eugene
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Cannon Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 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
Wilsonville
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Eugene
90.9 mi
01h 54m
To Cannon Beach
91 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
Cannon Beach Weather
OR
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Thursday
Using Seaside as the closest live forecast in the Clatsop County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Cannon Beach.

  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

    33.2 mi · 46 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    35.2 mi · 44 min · Sunset Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward City Center

    147 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Sunset Boulevard

    681 ft · 28 sec · Sunset Boulevard

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Hemlock Street

    1400 ft · 48 sec · South Hemlock Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Hemlock Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
98.1 mi · 54%
Sunset Highway
35.2 mi · 19%
Northwest Sunset Highway
33.2 mi · 18%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.74 mi · 4%
Oregon Coast Highway
4.21 mi · 2%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1.25 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 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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
134.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilsonville
01h 54m from Eugene
Leave By
9:22 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Eugene and Mostly Sunny near Cannon Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Cannon Beach?

The road trip is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Wilsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.9 miles from Eugene and 91 miles from Cannon Beach.

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

The direct path is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 9:22 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.79 one way or $63.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Eugene and Mostly Sunny near Cannon Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Wilsonville

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 Wilsonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
Tigard City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Tigard City Hall

Tigard , OR
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223
Rating 3.7/5 13 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilsonville.

RAIL

Oregon City station

16 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Woodburn, OR

18 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
BUS

Portland, OR

26 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Cannon Beach. Straight-line distance: 134.11 mi (215.83 km).

Eugene

#1 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Cannon Beach

#2 Cannon Beach

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,779
Coordinates45.8917700, -123.9615300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Eugene (-123.08675, 44.05207)
End: Cannon Beach (-123.96153, 45.89177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.3 L · about $31.79
Round trip
$63.57
12.84 gal · 48.6 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $31.79 $63.57
Mid-grade $5.34 $34.27 $68.54
Premium $5.57 $35.73 $71.47
Diesel $6.37 $40.87 $81.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eugene and Cannon Beach. The current time is 02:36:36.

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.