How far is Eugene, OR from Myrtle Creek, OR?

The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Myrtle Creek, OR is about 88.9 miles (143 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
88.88 mi
01h 46m
Flight
72.05 mi
115.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.05 mi
Kilometers
115.95 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.88 mi
Kilometers
143.04 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 9:29 PM PDT
Return by in Eugene
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-04-22T19:42
Arrive Myrtle Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 9:29 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Yoncalla
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Eugene
44.4 mi
00h 53m
To Myrtle Creek
44.4 mi
00h 53m

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
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Myrtle Creek.

  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 km · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Roseburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    85.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99: Myrtle Creek

    156 m · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Myrtle Creek Connection #3

    1252 ft · 21 sec · Myrtle Creek Connection #3

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
85.7 mi · 96%
North Main Street
0.91 mi · 1%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
0.83 mi · 1%
Coburg Road
0.7 mi · 1%
I 105 East
0.38 mi
Myrtle Creek Connection #3
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

85.1 mi · 01h 39m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yoncalla
00h 53m from Eugene
Leave By
2:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Eugene and Light Rain near Myrtle Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Myrtle Creek?

The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Yoncalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Eugene and 44.4 miles from Myrtle Creek.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.55 one way or $31.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Eugene and Light Rain near Myrtle Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Yoncalla

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

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

BUS

Eugene, OR

52 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

52 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

53 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

68 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Myrtle Creek. Straight-line distance: 72.05 mi (115.95 km).

Eugene

#1 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Creek

#2 Myrtle Creek

City in Oregon, USA

Population3,486
Coordinates43.0201200, -123.2931200
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Eugene (-123.08675, 44.05207)
End: Myrtle Creek (-123.29312, 43.02012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.87 L · about $15.55
Round trip
$31.09
6.28 gal · 23.74 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $15.55 $31.09
Mid-grade $5.34 $16.76 $33.52
Premium $5.57 $17.48 $34.95
Diesel $6.37 $19.99 $39.98

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 Myrtle Creek. The current time is 19:42:51.

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.