How far is Eugene, OR from Deschutes River Woods, OR?

The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Deschutes River Woods, OR is about 135 miles (217.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86 miles (138.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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
134.99 mi
03h 02m
Flight
85.97 mi
138.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.97 mi
Kilometers
138.36 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.99 mi
Kilometers
217.24 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deschutes River Woods
Sat, Apr 18, 3:21 AM PDT
Return by in Eugene
Sat, Apr 18, 6:23 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-04-18T00:19
Arrive Deschutes River Woods
Sat, Apr 18, 3:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 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
Sisters
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Eugene
67.4 mi
01h 31m
To Deschutes River Woods
67.6 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eugene and Deschutes River Woods.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Deschutes River Woods.

  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

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    131 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on McKenzie Highway

    45.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min · McKenzie Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway

    19.8 mi · 22 min · Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Santiam Highway

    28.4 mi · 35 min · Santiam Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Barclay Drive

    69 m · 3 sec · West Barclay Drive

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto West Barclay Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Barclay Drive

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Locust Street

    2552 ft · 51 sec · North Locust Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    76 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    15 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway

    40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway

    39 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway

    40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    2131 ft · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    1.3 km · 58 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Northeast 3rd Street

    134 m · 13 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Empire Avenue

    821 ft · 21 sec · Empire Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the exit right

    1333 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Bend Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue on The Dalles-California Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · The Dalles-California Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Baker Road, Knott Road

    1805 ft · 47 sec

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Baker Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Baker Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Lakeview Drive

    839 ft · 23 sec · Lakeview Drive

  30. 30

    Continue on Riverwoods Drive

    1972 ft · 56 sec · Riverwoods Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Ute Lane

    142 m · 25 sec · Ute Lane

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Galen Road

    133 m · 19 sec · Galen Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Galen Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eugene and Deschutes River Woods.

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
33 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
2 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McKenzie Highway
45.9 mi · 34%
Santiam Highway
28.4 mi · 21%
Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
19.8 mi · 15%
North Locust Street
15.5 mi · 11%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
7.69 mi · 6%
Bend Parkway
5.48 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

McKenzie Highway

Continue on McKenzie Highway

45.9 mi · 01h 03m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
86 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sisters
01h 31m from Eugene
Leave By
10:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Eugene and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Deschutes River Woods.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Deschutes River Woods?

The road trip is about 135 miles (217.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Sisters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Eugene and 67.6 miles from Deschutes River Woods.

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

The direct path is about 86 miles (138.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 10:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Eugene and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Deschutes River Woods.

Stop Ideas Near Sisters

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

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

BUS

Sisters, OR

310 East Cascade Avenue
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Redmond, Oregon

29 mi away
2456 South Highway 97
BUS

Bend, OR

30 mi away
3075 North Business Highway 97
BUS

Redmond Airport, Oregon

31 mi away
2300 Redmond Airport Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Deschutes River Woods. Straight-line distance: 85.97 mi (138.36 km).

Eugene

#1 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Deschutes River Woods

#2 Deschutes River Woods

Unincorporated community in Oregon

Population5,077
Coordinates43.9915100, -121.3583600
Altitude1195
CountryUnited States
Start: Eugene (-123.08675, 44.05207)
End: Deschutes River Woods (-121.35836, 43.99151)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18.03 L · about $23.57
Round trip
$47.13
9.52 gal · 36.06 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $23.57 $47.13
Mid-grade $5.34 $25.41 $50.82
Premium $5.57 $26.49 $52.99
Diesel $6.37 $30.30 $60.60

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Eugene and Deschutes River Woods. The current time is 00:19:46.

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.