How far is Eugene, OR from Madras, OR?

The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Madras, OR is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.39 mi
03h 28m
Flight
104.72 mi
168.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.72 mi
Kilometers
168.53 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.39 mi
Kilometers
245.24 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madras
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM PDT
Return by in Eugene
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-04-23T00:38
Arrive Madras
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eugene
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Idanha
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Eugene
76.1 mi
01h 44m
To Madras
76.3 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Madras.

  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

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    131 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on McKenzie Highway

    45.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min · McKenzie Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway

    19.8 mi · 22 min · Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Santiam Highway

    28.4 mi · 35 min · Santiam Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Barclay Drive

    69 m · 3 sec · West Barclay Drive

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto West Barclay Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Barclay Drive

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Locust Street

    2552 ft · 51 sec · North Locust Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    76 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1325 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on McKenzie Highway

    16.6 mi · 23 min · McKenzie Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Highland Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Southwest Highland Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Southwest Highland Avenue

    37 m · 5 sec · Southwest Highland Avenue

  17. 17

    Merge left onto The Dalles-California Highway

    25.8 mi · 37 min · The Dalles-California Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on 5th Street

    2586 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eugene and Madras.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McKenzie Highway
62.5 mi · 41%
Santiam Highway
28.4 mi · 19%
The Dalles-California Highway
25.8 mi · 17%
Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
19.8 mi · 13%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
7.69 mi · 5%
Main Street
2.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

McKenzie Highway

Continue on McKenzie Highway

45.9 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
104.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Idanha
01h 44m from Eugene
Leave By
10:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Eugene and Mostly Sunny near Madras.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Madras?

The road trip is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Idanha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Eugene and 76.3 miles from Madras.

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

The direct path is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 10:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.64 one way or $53.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Eugene and Mostly Sunny near Madras.

Stop Ideas Near Idanha

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

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

BUS

Sisters, OR

62 mi away
310 East Cascade Avenue
RAIL

Salem station

79 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

80 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Albany station

81 mi away
110 10th Ave SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Madras. Straight-line distance: 104.72 mi (168.53 km).

Eugene

#1 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Madras

#2 Madras

City in Oregon, USA

Population7,106
Coordinates44.6334500, -121.1294900
Altitude683
CountryUnited States
Start: Eugene (-123.08675, 44.05207)
End: Madras (-121.12949, 44.63345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.35 L · about $26.64
Round trip
$53.27
10.76 gal · 40.7 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $26.64 $53.27
Mid-grade $5.34 $28.72 $57.44
Premium $5.57 $29.95 $59.89
Diesel $6.37 $34.25 $68.50

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 Madras. The current time is 00:38:16.

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.