How far is Eugene, OR from Stafford, OR?

The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Stafford, OR is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.68 mi
01h 58m
Flight
91.94 mi
147.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.94 mi
Kilometers
147.96 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.68 mi
Kilometers
157.2 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stafford
Thu, Oct 15, 3:43 PM PDT
Return by in Eugene
Thu, Oct 15, 5:41 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-10-15T13:44
Arrive Stafford
Thu, Oct 15, 3:43 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Jefferson
OR

City in Marion County, Texas, USA

From Eugene
48.8 mi
00h 59m
To Stafford
48.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 2 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Portland

    3089 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    91.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road

    1432 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Elligsen Road

    65 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Southwest Elligsen Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Elligsen Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest 65th Avenue

    59 m · 12 sec · Southwest 65th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southwest Stafford Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southwest Stafford Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
92 mi · 94%
Southwest Stafford Road
1.87 mi · 2%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1.25 mi · 1%
Southwest Elligsen Road
1.14 mi · 1%
Coburg Road
0.7 mi · 1%
I 105 East
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

91.4 mi · 01h 47m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
92 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
00h 59m from Eugene
Leave By
2:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eugene and Sunny near Stafford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Eugene and 48.8 miles from Stafford.

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

The direct path is about 92 miles (148 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 2:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.21 one way or $34.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eugene and Sunny near Stafford.

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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

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

RAIL

Albany station

12 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
RAIL

Salem station

24 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

26 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
BUS

Woodburn, OR

49 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Stafford. Straight-line distance: 91.94 mi (147.96 km).

Eugene

#1 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
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#2 Stafford

Situated in the rolling hills of northern Clackamas County at an elevation of 417 feet, this unincorporated community lies south of the Portland metropolitan area.

Population0
Coordinates45.3573400, -122.7225900
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Eugene (-123.08675, 44.05207)
End: Stafford (-122.72259, 45.35734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.05 L · about $17.21
Round trip
$34.42
6.9 gal · 26.1 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.99 $17.21 $34.42
Mid-grade $5.25 $18.11 $36.23
Premium $5.56 $19.17 $38.34
Diesel $6.75 $23.27 $46.54

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Eugene and Stafford. The current time is 13:44:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.