How far is Eugene, OR from Carlton, OR?

The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Carlton, OR is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.09 mi
02h 09m
Flight
85.94 mi
138.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.94 mi
Kilometers
138.31 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.09 mi
Kilometers
157.86 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carlton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM PDT
Return by in Eugene
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Carlton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Jefferson
OR

City in Marion County, Texas, USA

From Eugene
49 mi
01h 04m
To Carlton
49 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooks, Gervais

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Brooklake Road Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Brooklake Road Northeast

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wheatland Road North

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Wheatland Road North

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Matheny Road North

    2745 ft · 57 sec · Matheny Road North

  10. 10

    Continue on Wheatland Ferry

    152 m · 2 min · Wheatland Ferry

  11. 11

    Continue on Wheatland Road Northwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wheatland Road Northwest

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway

    1362 ft · 23 sec · Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southeast Lafayette Highway

    11.6 mi · 17 min · Southeast Lafayette Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Madison Street

    1416 ft · 50 sec · South Madison Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    1501 ft · 53 sec · East 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    80 m · 14 sec · North Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    71 m · 10 sec · West 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway West

  19. 19

    Take the exit left

    124 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Pine Street

    1699 ft · 57 sec · South Pine Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    52 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
69.4 mi · 71%
Southeast Lafayette Highway
11.6 mi · 12%
Tualatin Valley Highway
4.11 mi · 4%
Wheatland Road North
3.18 mi · 3%
Pacific Highway West
2.33 mi · 2%
Brooklake Road Northeast
1.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

68.8 mi · 01h 20m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
85.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
01h 04m from Eugene
Leave By
2:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Eugene and Light Rain Likely near Carlton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Eugene and 49 miles from Carlton.

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

The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.13 one way or $34.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Eugene and Light Rain Likely near Carlton.

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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

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

RAIL

Albany station

12 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
RAIL

Salem station

24 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

26 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
BUS

Woodburn, OR

49 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Carlton. Straight-line distance: 85.94 mi (138.31 km).

Eugene

#1 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

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

#2 Carlton

City in Oregon, USA

Population2,185
Coordinates45.2942800, -123.1764900
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Eugene (-123.08675, 44.05207)
End: Carlton (-123.17649, 45.29428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.1 L · about $17.13
Round trip
$34.26
6.92 gal · 26.2 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $17.13 $34.26
Mid-grade $5.34 $18.47 $36.94
Premium $5.57 $19.26 $38.52
Diesel $6.37 $22.03 $44.05

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 Carlton. The current time is 21:04:27.

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.