How far is Eugene, OR from Drain, OR?
The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Drain, OR is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eugene and Drain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Drain.
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Start on Coburg Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Coburg Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 105 East: Springfield, Portland
2009 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Roseburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.9 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 38, OR 99: Drain, Elkton
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto West B Avenue
769 ft · 33 sec · West B Avenue
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Turn left onto North Cedar Street
1377 ft · 44 sec · North Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Payton Avenue
33 m · 10 sec · Payton Avenue
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Turn left
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eugene and Drain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
30.9 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Eugene and Light Rain near Drain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Drain?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Eugene and 20.3 miles from Drain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Eugene and Light Rain near Drain.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottage Grove.
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
Eugene–Springfield
Reedsport, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Drain. Straight-line distance: 29.53 mi (47.53 km).
#1 Eugene
The second most populous city in Oregon.
| Population | 173,236 |
| Coordinates | 44.0520700, -123.0867500 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Drain
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,201 |
| Coordinates | 43.6587300, -123.3187000 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Drain (-123.3187, 43.65873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.10 | $18.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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