How far is Eugene, OR from Molalla, OR?

The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Molalla, OR is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
91.92 mi
02h 01m
Flight
79.72 mi
128.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.72 mi
Kilometers
128.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.92 mi
Kilometers
147.93 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Molalla
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM PDT
Return by in Eugene
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-04-23T01:10
Arrive Molalla
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Millersburg
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Eugene
46 mi
01h 00m
To Molalla
46 mi
01h 00m

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
64°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Kuebler Boulevard

    2304 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Kuebler Boulevard Southeast

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Kuebler Boulevard Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Cordon Road Southeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cordon Road Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Cordon Road Northeast

    3 mi · 5 min · Cordon Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Silverton Road Northeast

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Silverton Road Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on McClaine Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · McClaine Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1124 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    69 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Oak Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Cascade Highway Northeast

    12.5 mi · 18 min · Cascade Highway Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Woodburn-Estacada Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    2295 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Molalla Avenue

    19 m · 2 sec · South Molalla Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Molalla Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
57.2 mi · 62%
Cascade Highway Northeast
12.5 mi · 14%
Silverton Road Northeast
8.48 mi · 9%
Cordon Road Northeast
3 mi · 3%
Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
2.67 mi · 3%
Cordon Road Southeast
1.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

56.6 mi · 01h 06m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millersburg
01h 00m from Eugene
Leave By
2:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Eugene and Slight Chance Light Rain near Molalla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Millersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Eugene and 46 miles from Molalla.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.04 one way or $32.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 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 Molalla.

Stop Ideas Near Millersburg

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

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

RAIL

Albany station

6 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

20 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Salem station

28 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

54 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Molalla. Straight-line distance: 79.72 mi (128.3 km).

Eugene

#1 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

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

#2 Molalla

City in Oregon, USA

Population9,303
Coordinates45.1473400, -122.5770300
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Eugene (-123.08675, 44.05207)
End: Molalla (-122.57703, 45.14734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.28 L · about $16.04
Round trip
$32.08
6.48 gal · 24.56 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $16.04 $32.08
Mid-grade $5.34 $17.30 $34.59
Premium $5.57 $18.03 $36.07
Diesel $6.37 $20.63 $41.25

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 Molalla. The current time is 01:10:07.

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.