How far is Eugene, OR from Klamath Falls, OR?
The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Klamath Falls, OR is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
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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Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eugene and Klamath Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Klamath Falls.
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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
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
31.5 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto Westfir Road
2480 ft · 48 sec · Westfir Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 58
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Highway 58
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Continue on Highway 58
3 mi · 6 min · Highway 58
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Continue on State Highway 58
32.9 mi · 45 min · State Highway 58
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Continue on Williamette Highway
12 mi · 16 min · Williamette Highway
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Continue on State Highway 58
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58
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Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Turn slight left onto Crater Lake Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Crater Lake Parkway
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Turn right onto Esplanade Avenue
1688 ft · 34 sec · Esplanade Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1541 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
50 m · 7 sec · South 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eugene and Klamath Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 58
Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Eugene and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Klamath Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Klamath Falls?
The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
La Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Eugene and 86.8 miles from Klamath Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 9:24 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.30 one way or $60.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Eugene and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Klamath Falls.
Stop Ideas Near La Pine
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 La Pine.
La Pine, Oregon
Sunriver, Oregon
Hawthorne Intermodal Center
Bend, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Klamath Falls. Straight-line distance: 142.36 mi (229.11 km).
#1 Eugene
The second most populous city in Oregon.
| Population | 173,236 |
| Coordinates | 44.0520700, -123.0867500 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Klamath Falls
City in and county seat of Klamath County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 22,002 |
| Coordinates | 42.2248700, -121.7816700 |
| Altitude | 1252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Klamath Falls (-121.78167, 42.22487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $30.30 | $60.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $32.67 | $65.34 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $34.06 | $68.13 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $38.96 | $77.92 |
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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