How far is Eugene, OR from Independence, OR?
The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Independence, OR is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 24m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eugene and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Independence.
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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 mi · 2 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Portland
3089 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
48.9 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ankeny Hill
998 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
1497 ft · 32 sec · Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
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Keep slight left to continue on Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
45 m · 3 sec · Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
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Continue on Buena Vista Road South
1.1 mi · 2 min · Buena Vista Road South
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Turn right onto Sidney Road South
1.9 mi · 3 min · Sidney Road South
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Continue on Riverside Road South
5.5 mi · 10 min · Riverside Road South
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Turn right
119 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto River Road South
2595 ft · 46 sec · River Road South
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1979 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Monmouth Street
571 ft · 12 sec · Monmouth Street
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Turn right
8 m · 2 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 Independence.
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 North
Merge slight left
48.9 mi · 00h 57m
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 Likely near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Independence?
The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 32.1 miles from Eugene and 32.1 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Eugene and Light Rain Likely near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Tangent
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 Tangent.
Albany station
Corvallis, Oregon
Salem station
Eugene–Springfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Independence. Straight-line distance: 55.44 mi (89.22 km).
#1 Eugene
The second most populous city in Oregon.
| Population | 173,236 |
| Coordinates | 44.0520700, -123.0867500 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Independence
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,871 |
| Coordinates | 44.8512300, -123.1867700 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Independence (-123.18677, 44.85123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $12.12 | $24.23 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $12.63 | $25.27 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $14.45 | $28.90 |
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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