How far is Eugene, OR from Gold Hill, OR?
The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Gold Hill, OR is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eugene and Gold Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Gold Hill.
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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
149.5 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99, OR 234: Gold Hill, Crater Lake
1238 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1031 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sams Valley Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Sams Valley Highway
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left
57 m · 14 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 Gold Hill.
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
150 mi · 02h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Eugene and Mostly Cloudy near Gold Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Gold Hill?
The road trip is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Winston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Eugene and 77.6 miles from Gold Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.08 one way or $54.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Eugene and Mostly Cloudy near Gold Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Winston
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 Winston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Gold Hill. Straight-line distance: 111.96 mi (180.19 km).
#1 Eugene
The second most populous city in Oregon.
| Population | 173,236 |
| Coordinates | 44.0520700, -123.0867500 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gold Hill
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,297 |
| Coordinates | 42.4317900, -123.0506000 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gold Hill (-123.0506, 42.43179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $27.08 | $54.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $29.20 | $58.40 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $30.45 | $60.89 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $34.82 | $69.64 |
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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