How far is Eugene, OR from Lyons, OR?
The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Lyons, OR is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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 36m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eugene and Lyons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Lyons.
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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
3262 ft · 2 min · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Avenue
849 ft · 14 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast
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Continue on Marion Road Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marion Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Stayton Road Southeast
7.1 mi · 11 min · Stayton Road Southeast
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Continue on West Washington Street
1076 ft · 20 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto Wilco Road Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Wilco Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Shaff Road Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · Shaff Road Southeast
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Continue on Fern Ridge Road Southeast
1.5 km · 1 min · Fern Ridge Road Southeast
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Turn right onto North Santiam Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · North Santiam Highway
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Turn right onto Mehama Lyons Highway
1352 ft · 27 sec · Mehama Lyons Highway
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Continue on 5th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eugene and Lyons.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Eugene and Slight Chance Light Rain near Lyons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Lyons?
The road trip is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 37 miles from Eugene and 37.1 miles from Lyons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.97 one way or $25.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Eugene and Slight Chance Light Rain near Lyons.
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
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Salem station
Eugene–Springfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Lyons. Straight-line distance: 55.08 mi (88.64 km).
#1 Eugene
The second most populous city in Oregon.
| Population | 173,236 |
| Coordinates | 44.0520700, -123.0867500 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lyons
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,291 |
| Coordinates | 44.7745700, -122.6150900 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyons (-122.61509, 44.77457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $13.99 | $27.97 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $14.58 | $29.17 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $16.68 | $33.36 |
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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