How far is Eugene, OR from Phoenix, OR?

The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Phoenix, OR is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.37 mi
03h 25m
Flight
123.5 mi
198.75 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.5 mi
Kilometers
198.75 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.37 mi
Kilometers
277.4 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phoenix
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 PM PDT
Return by in Eugene
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-04-23T09:14
Arrive Phoenix
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eugene
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Myrtle Creek
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Eugene
86.2 mi
01h 42m
To Phoenix
86.2 mi
01h 42m

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

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    168.8 mi · 3 hr 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Phoenix

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    78 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Phoenix Road

    1455 ft · 39 sec · North Phoenix Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1840 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    91 m · 14 sec · 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Church Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Church Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
170 mi · 98%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
0.83 mi
Coburg Road
0.7 mi
I 105 East
0.38 mi
North Main Street
0.35 mi
North Phoenix Road
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

169 mi · 03h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
123.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myrtle Creek
01h 42m from Eugene
Leave By
10:08 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Eugene and Sunny near Phoenix.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Myrtle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Eugene and 86.2 miles from Phoenix.

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

The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.10 one way or $60.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Eugene and Sunny near Phoenix.

Stop Ideas Near Myrtle Creek

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

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

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Grants Pass, OR

65 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
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Gold Hill, OR

68 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

White City, Oregon

74 mi away
7455 Highway 62
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Coos Bay, Oregon

84 mi away
275 N. Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 123.5 mi (198.75 km).

Eugene

#1 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

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

#2 Phoenix

City in Oregon, USA

Population4,678
Coordinates42.2754100, -122.8180900
Altitude460
CountryUnited States
Start: Eugene (-123.08675, 44.05207)
End: Phoenix (-122.81809, 42.27541)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23.02 L · about $30.10
Round trip
$60.20
12.16 gal · 46.04 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $30.10 $60.20
Mid-grade $5.34 $32.46 $64.91
Premium $5.57 $33.84 $67.68
Diesel $6.37 $38.71 $77.41

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 Phoenix. The current time is 09:14:03.

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.