How far is Eugene, OR from Falls City, OR?

The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Falls City, OR is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
75.34 mi
01h 44m
Flight
58.83 mi
94.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.83 mi
Kilometers
94.68 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.34 mi
Kilometers
121.25 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falls City
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM PDT
Return by in Eugene
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Falls City
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Tangent
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Eugene
37.7 mi
00h 52m
To Falls City
37.7 mi
00h 52m

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
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Falls City.

  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

    38.8 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home

    1405 ft · 48 sec · Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Santiam Highway Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Santiam Highway Southeast

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast

    1939 ft · 50 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street Southeast

    1264 ft · 40 sec · Main Street Southeast

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast

    70 m · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street Southeast

    40 m · 3 sec · Main Street Southeast

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

    150 m · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

    1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway

    47 m · 4 sec · Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway

    1617 ft · 46 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northwest Springhill Drive

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Northwest Springhill Drive

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway

    1 km · 56 sec · Northwest Independence Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Corvallis Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Corvallis Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Suver Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Suver Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Airlie Road

    12.2 mi · 19 min · Airlie Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Kings Valley Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · South Kings Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Falls City Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Falls City Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street North

    3107 ft · 1 min · Main Street North

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
39.3 mi · 52%
Airlie Road
12.2 mi · 16%
Northwest Springhill Drive
7.59 mi · 10%
Falls City Road
3.78 mi · 5%
Suver Road
2.14 mi · 3%
South Kings Valley Highway
1.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

38.8 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tangent
00h 52m from Eugene
Leave By
3:00 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Eugene and Mostly Sunny near Falls City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Falls City?

The road trip is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Tangent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Eugene and 37.7 miles from Falls City.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.17 one way or $26.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tangent

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

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

RAIL

Albany station

10 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

12 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Salem station

44 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

54 mi away
433 Willamette Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Falls City. Straight-line distance: 58.83 mi (94.68 km).

Eugene

#1 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
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#2 Falls City

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,056
Coordinates44.8662300, -123.4359400
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Eugene (-123.08675, 44.05207)
End: Falls City (-123.43594, 44.86623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.06 L · about $13.17
Round trip
$26.34
5.32 gal · 20.12 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $13.17 $26.34
Mid-grade $5.34 $14.20 $28.40
Premium $5.57 $14.81 $29.61
Diesel $6.37 $16.93 $33.87

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 Falls City. The current time is 02:27:36.

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.