How far is Eugene, OR from Rockaway Beach, OR?
The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Rockaway Beach, OR is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eugene and Rockaway Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Rockaway Beach.
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Start on Coburg Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Coburg Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 105 East: Springfield, Portland
2009 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Portland
3089 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
38.8 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home
1405 ft · 48 sec · Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1
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Turn right onto Santiam Highway Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Santiam Highway Southeast
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Merge slight right onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast
1939 ft · 50 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast
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Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
1264 ft · 40 sec · Main Street Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast
70 m · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street Southeast
40 m · 3 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
150 m · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
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Turn right onto Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
47 m · 4 sec · Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway
1617 ft · 46 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest Springhill Drive
7.6 mi · 11 min · Northwest Springhill Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway
1 km · 56 sec · Northwest Independence Highway
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Continue on Corvallis Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Corvallis Road
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Turn left onto Suver Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Suver Road
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Turn right onto South Pacific Highway West
6.9 mi · 9 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Pacific Avenue South
1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South
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Continue on South Pacific Highway West
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West
44 m · 2 sec · South Pacific Highway West
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Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Main Street
1961 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Pacific Highway West
704 ft · 20 sec · North Pacific Highway West
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Turn left
2834 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem-Willamina Highway
16 mi · 19 min · Salem-Willamina Highway
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Merge slight left onto Salmon River Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Salmon River Highway
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Turn right onto Hebo Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hebo Road
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Continue on Southwest Hebo Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Hebo Road
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Continue on Hebo Road
11.3 mi · 17 min · Hebo Road
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Continue on Three Rivers Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Three Rivers Highway
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Continue on State Highway 22
7.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
17.3 mi · 24 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
3230 ft · 2 min · Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Wilson River Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Wilson River Highway
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Turn slight left
735 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Wilson River Loop
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wilson River Loop
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Continue on Latimer Road North
546 ft · 21 sec · Latimer Road North
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Continue on Latimer Road North
1.9 mi · 3 min · Latimer Road North
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Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Garibaldi Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Garibaldi Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto South Nehalem Avenue
71 m · 10 sec · South Nehalem Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Nehalem Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eugene and Rockaway Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
38.8 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Eugene and Mostly Cloudy near Rockaway Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Rockaway Beach?
The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Eugene and 76.6 miles from Rockaway Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Eugene and Mostly Cloudy near Rockaway Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Dallas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dallas.
Salem station
Albany station
Corvallis, Oregon
Woodburn, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Rockaway Beach. Straight-line distance: 115.75 mi (186.28 km).
#1 Eugene
The second most populous city in Oregon.
| Population | 173,236 |
| Coordinates | 44.0520700, -123.0867500 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockaway Beach
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,436 |
| Coordinates | 45.6134400, -123.9429100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockaway Beach (-123.94291, 45.61344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $26.74 | $53.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $28.83 | $57.65 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $30.06 | $60.11 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $34.38 | $68.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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