How far is Eugene, OR from Jefferson, OR?
The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Jefferson, OR is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eugene and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Jefferson.
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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
43.8 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 164: South Jefferson
2311 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Jefferson Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway
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Continue on Old Pacific Highway
575 ft · 17 sec · Old Pacific Highway
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Continue on South 2nd Street
1604 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eugene and Jefferson.
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
43.8 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Eugene and Mostly Sunny near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Halsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Eugene and 24.7 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eugene and Mostly Sunny near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Halsey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterloo City Hall
Brownsville City Hall
Lebanon Water
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Halsey.
Corvallis, Oregon
Albany station
Eugene–Springfield
Eugene, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 46.27 mi (74.47 km).
#1 Eugene
The second most populous city in Oregon.
| Population | 173,236 |
| Coordinates | 44.0520700, -123.0867500 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson
City in Marion County, Texas, USA
| Population | 3,386 |
| Coordinates | 44.7195700, -123.0103700 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-123.01037, 44.71957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $8.66 | $17.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
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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