How far is Eugene, OR from Mission, OR?

The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Mission, OR is about 325.8 miles (524.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
325.84 mi
06h 17m
Flight
242.86 mi
390.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.86 mi
Kilometers
390.85 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.84 mi
Kilometers
524.39 km
Drive Time
06h 17m

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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 06h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mission
Thu, Oct 15, 5:06 PM PDT
Return by in Eugene
Thu, Oct 15, 11:23 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-10-15T10:49
Arrive Mission
Thu, Oct 15, 5:06 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:17 PM to 1:47 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eugene
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Hood River
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Eugene
162.6 mi
03h 08m
To Mission
163.2 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105.2 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Seattle

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport

    1011 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway

    48.3 mi · 53 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 331: Milton-Freewater, Walla Walla

    1575 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Market Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Market Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Market Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 49%
I 5 North
106 mi · 32%
Old Oregon Trail Highway
48.3 mi · 15%
Banfield Freeway
6.56 mi · 2%
South Market Road
2.3 mi · 1%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Continue on Columbia River Highway

158 mi · 02h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83 mi
242.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hood River
03h 08m from Eugene
Leave By
11:26 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eugene and Sunny near Mission.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 325.8 miles (524.4 km) and usually takes 06h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hood River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.6 miles from Eugene and 163.2 miles from Mission.

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

The direct path is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 83 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.36 one way or $114.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eugene and Sunny near Mission.

Stop Ideas Near Hood River

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

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

BUS

Hood River, Oregon

600 E. Marina Way
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

4 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

29 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Wishram

43 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Mission. Straight-line distance: 242.86 mi (390.85 km).

Eugene

#1 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mission

Situated along the Umatilla River in eastern Oregon's Umatilla County, this community lies at an elevation of 1,217 feet.

Population0
Coordinates45.6704100, -118.6835900
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Eugene (-123.08675, 44.05207)
End: Mission (-118.68359, 45.67041)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 524 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.5 gal
43.52 L · about $57.36
Round trip
$114.72
23 gal · 87.04 L
Estimated CO2
102.2 kg one way
Round trip: 204.4 kg / 451 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.99 $57.36 $114.72
Mid-grade $5.25 $60.38 $120.75
Premium $5.56 $63.89 $127.79
Diesel $6.75 $77.57 $155.14

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Eugene and Mission. The current time is 10:49:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.