How far is Eugene, OR from Philomath, OR?

The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Philomath, OR is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
43.82 mi
01h 09m
Flight
36.47 mi
58.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.47 mi
Kilometers
58.69 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.82 mi
Kilometers
70.52 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philomath
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM PDT
Return by in Eugene
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-04-22T22:44
Arrive Philomath
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Monroe
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Eugene
21.9 mi
00h 34m
To Philomath
21.9 mi
00h 34m

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
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Coburg Road

    1332 ft · 46 sec · Coburg Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    77 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1276 ft · 47 sec · East 4th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Shelton McMurphey Boulevard

    2050 ft · 1 min · Shelton McMurphey Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on West 3rd Avenue

    800 ft · 26 sec · West 3rd Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    797 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 1st Avenue

    2640 ft · 1 min · West 1st Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Railroad Boulevard

    2888 ft · 1 min · Railroad Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Northwest Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Irving Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Irving Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highway 99N

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Highway 99N

  12. 12

    Continue on Ivy Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Ivy Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Highway 99 West

    7.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 99 West

  14. 14

    Continue on South 5th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 99

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 99

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Greenberry Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Greenberry Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bellfountain Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Bellfountain Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Chapel Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Chapel Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 19th Street

    2377 ft · 53 sec · South 19th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Applegate Street

    1638 ft · 45 sec · Applegate Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Applegate Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Applegate Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit left toward South 15th Street

    46 m · 9 sec · South 15th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    720 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 99
9.16 mi · 21%
Highway 99N
8.13 mi · 19%
State Highway 99 West
7.67 mi · 18%
Bellfountain Road
5.36 mi · 12%
Northwest Expressway
3.53 mi · 8%
Greenberry Road
3.08 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 99

Continue on State Highway 99

9.16 mi · 00h 13m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 34m from Eugene
Leave By
4:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Eugene and Light Rain near Philomath.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Eugene and 21.9 miles from Philomath.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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

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

BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

28 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

33 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

34 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

35 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Philomath. Straight-line distance: 36.47 mi (58.69 km).

Eugene

#1 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

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

#2 Philomath

City in Oregon, USA

Population5,622
Coordinates44.5401200, -123.3676000
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Eugene (-123.08675, 44.05207)
End: Philomath (-123.3676, 44.54012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
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
1.55 gal
5.85 L · about $7.67
Round trip
$15.35
3.1 gal · 11.7 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.67 $15.35
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.27 $16.55
Premium $5.57 $8.63 $17.25
Diesel $6.37 $9.87 $19.73

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 Philomath. The current time is 22:44:45.

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.