How far is Eugene, OR from Cottage Grove, OR?

The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Cottage Grove, OR is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.52 mi
00h 30m
Flight
17.63 mi
28.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.63 mi
Kilometers
28.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.52 mi
Kilometers
36.24 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cottage Grove
Sat, Apr 11, 11:01 PM PDT
Return by in Eugene
Sat, Apr 11, 11:32 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-04-11T22:31
Arrive Cottage Grove
Sat, Apr 11, 11:01 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eugene
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Creswell
OR

City in Lane County, Oregon, United States

From Eugene
11.2 mi
00h 15m
To Cottage Grove
11.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Cottage Grove.

  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 km · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Roseburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Cottage Grove, Dorena Lake

    1816 ft · 44 sec · Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3

    64 m · 5 sec · Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto East Cottage Grove Connector

    2452 ft · 1 min · East Cottage Grove Connector

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
19.1 mi · 85%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
0.83 mi · 4%
Coburg Road
0.7 mi · 3%
East Cottage Grove Connector
0.46 mi · 2%
Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3
0.38 mi · 2%
I 105 East
0.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

18.4 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Creswell
00h 15m from Eugene
Leave By
7:30 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eugene and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cottage Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Cottage Grove?

The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Creswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Eugene and 11.2 miles from Cottage Grove.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Eugene and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cottage Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Creswell

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 Creswell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

City Hall Surface Lot

Eugene , OR
829 Pearl St, Eugene, OR 97401, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Cottage Grove Police Department

Cottage Grove , OR
400 E Main St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424, United States
Rating 4.1/5 15 reviews City government office,Police department
Eugene Municipal Court
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

Eugene Municipal Court

Eugene , OR
1102 Lincoln St, Eugene, OR 97401, United States
Rating 4.0/5 7 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Eugene, OR

15 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

15 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

16 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

74 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Cottage Grove. Straight-line distance: 17.63 mi (28.38 km).

Eugene

#1 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Cottage Grove

#2 Cottage Grove

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,518
Coordinates43.7976200, -123.0595200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Eugene (-123.08675, 44.05207)
End: Cottage Grove (-123.05952, 43.79762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.01 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.92
1.6 gal · 6.02 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.96 $7.92
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.27 $8.54
Premium $5.57 $4.45 $8.91
Diesel $6.37 $5.09 $10.19

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Eugene and Cottage Grove. The current time is 22:31:29.

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.