How far is Eugene, OR from Sisters, OR?
The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Sisters, OR is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eugene and Sisters.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Sisters.
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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
7.7 mi · 11 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
131 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on McKenzie Highway
45.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min · McKenzie Highway
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Continue on Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
19.8 mi · 22 min · Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Santiam Highway
28.4 mi · 35 min · Santiam Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Santiam Highway
34 m · 1 sec · Santiam Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Santiam Highway
834 ft · 11 sec · Santiam Highway
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Continue on McKenzie Highway
2647 ft · 2 min · McKenzie Highway
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Turn right
42 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eugene and Sisters.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
McKenzie Highway
Continue on McKenzie Highway
45.9 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eugene and Sunny near Sisters.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Sisters?
The road trip is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Sweet Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Eugene and 53.2 miles from Sisters.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78 miles (125.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 1:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.57 one way or $37.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eugene and Sunny near Sisters.
Stop Ideas Near Sweet Home
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 Sweet Home.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Sisters. Straight-line distance: 77.96 mi (125.47 km).
#1 Eugene
The second most populous city in Oregon.
| Population | 173,236 |
| Coordinates | 44.0520700, -123.0867500 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sisters
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,811 |
| Coordinates | 44.2909500, -121.5492100 |
| Altitude | 973 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sisters (-121.54921, 44.29095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $18.57 | $37.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $20.02 | $40.04 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $20.87 | $41.75 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $23.87 | $47.75 |
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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