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

The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Lincoln City, OR is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
118.73 mi
02h 43m
Flight
77.62 mi
124.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.62 mi
Kilometers
124.91 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.73 mi
Kilometers
191.08 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln City
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM PDT
Return by in Eugene
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-04-22T19:44
Arrive Lincoln City
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Monmouth
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Eugene
59.3 mi
01h 21m
To Lincoln City
59.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Lincoln 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

    Turn right onto South Pacific Highway West

    6.9 mi · 9 min · South Pacific Highway West

  21. 21

    Continue on Pacific Avenue South

    1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South

  22. 22

    Continue on South Pacific Highway West

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Pacific Highway West

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West

    44 m · 2 sec · South Pacific Highway West

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1961 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North Pacific Highway West

    704 ft · 20 sec · North Pacific Highway West

  27. 27

    Turn left

    2834 ft · 44 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Salem-Willamina Highway

    16 mi · 19 min · Salem-Willamina Highway

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Salmon River Highway

    26.6 mi · 38 min · Salmon River Highway

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    2804 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway

    4.5 mi · 10 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Southwest Fleet Avenue

    1819 ft · 51 sec · Southwest Fleet Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Fleet Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eugene and Lincoln 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
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
39.3 mi · 33%
Salmon River Highway
27.1 mi · 23%
Salem-Willamina Highway
16 mi · 13%
South Pacific Highway West
11.8 mi · 10%
Northwest Springhill Drive
7.59 mi · 6%
Oregon Coast Highway
4.55 mi · 4%
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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
77.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monmouth
01h 21m from Eugene
Leave By
1:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Eugene and Light Rain near Lincoln City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Monmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Eugene and 59.4 miles from Lincoln City.

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

The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.74 one way or $41.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Eugene and Light Rain near Lincoln City.

Stop Ideas Near Monmouth

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

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

RAIL

Salem station

19 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Albany station

26 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

32 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
BUS

Woodburn, OR

44 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Lincoln City. Straight-line distance: 77.62 mi (124.91 km).

Eugene

#1 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Lincoln City

#2 Lincoln City

City in Oregon, USA

Population9,170
Coordinates44.9581600, -124.0178900
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Eugene (-123.08675, 44.05207)
End: Lincoln City (-124.01789, 44.95816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.86 L · about $20.74
Round trip
$41.49
8.38 gal · 31.72 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $20.74 $41.49
Mid-grade $5.34 $22.37 $44.73
Premium $5.57 $23.32 $46.64
Diesel $6.37 $26.67 $53.35

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 Lincoln City. The current time is 19:44:17.

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.