How far is Eugene, OR from Oakridge, OR?

The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Oakridge, OR is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
43.35 mi
01h 04m
Flight
37.61 mi
60.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.61 mi
Kilometers
60.52 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.35 mi
Kilometers
69.77 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakridge
Sat, Apr 18, 1:23 AM PDT
Return by in Eugene
Sat, Apr 18, 2:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-04-18T00:18
Arrive Oakridge
Sat, Apr 18, 1:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Lowell
OR

City in Lane County, Oregon, United States

From Eugene
21.6 mi
00h 32m
To Oakridge
21.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls

    31.5 mi · 45 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Westfir Road

    2480 ft · 48 sec · Westfir Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 58

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Highway 58

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 58

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 58

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Crestview Street

    1161 ft · 40 sec · Crestview Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    1074 ft · 39 sec · East 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    99 m · 20 sec · Maple Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    130 m · 15 sec · Commercial Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Commercial Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
OR 58
31.8 mi · 73%
I 5 South
5.27 mi · 12%
Highway 58
1.41 mi · 3%
Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.27 mi · 3%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
0.83 mi · 2%
Coburg Road
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

OR 58

Keep slight left to continue on OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls

31.5 mi · 00h 45m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 32m from Eugene
Leave By
4:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Eugene and Chance Light Rain near Oakridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Eugene and 21.7 miles from Oakridge.

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

The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Eugene and Chance Light Rain near Oakridge.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

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

BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Eugene, OR

28 mi away
987 Pearl Street
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

29 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

81 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Oakridge. Straight-line distance: 37.61 mi (60.52 km).

Eugene

#1 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

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

#2 Oakridge

City in Oregon, USA

Population3,384
Coordinates43.7465100, -122.4617200
Altitude372
CountryUnited States
Start: Eugene (-123.08675, 44.05207)
End: Oakridge (-122.46172, 43.74651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.79 L · about $7.58
Round trip
$15.15
3.06 gal · 11.58 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.58 $15.15
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.17 $16.33
Premium $5.57 $8.52 $17.03
Diesel $6.37 $9.74 $19.48

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Eugene and Oakridge. The current time is 00:18:36.

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.