How far is Eugene, OR from Sweet Home, OR?

The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Sweet Home, OR is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
44.04 mi
00h 59m
Flight
29.52 mi
47.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.52 mi
Kilometers
47.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.04 mi
Kilometers
70.88 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sweet Home
Wed, Apr 22, 9:36 PM PDT
Return by in Eugene
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-04-22T20:37
Arrive Sweet Home
Wed, Apr 22, 9:36 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Halsey
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Eugene
22 mi
00h 29m
To Sweet Home
22.1 mi
00h 29m

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
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Sweet Home.

  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

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville

    1232 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highway 228

    885 ft · 15 sec · Highway 228

  8. 8

    Continue on Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Bishop Way

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Bishop Way

  10. 10

    Continue on Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

    14 mi · 21 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Holley Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Holley Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    20 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
22.5 mi · 51%
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
17.2 mi · 39%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1.25 mi · 3%
West Bishop Way
0.86 mi · 2%
West Holley Road
0.71 mi · 2%
Coburg Road
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

21.9 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halsey
00h 29m from Eugene
Leave By
4:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Eugene and Light Rain near Sweet Home.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Sweet Home?

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Halsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Eugene and 22.1 miles from Sweet Home.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:30 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 Sweet Home.

Stop Ideas Near Halsey

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

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

BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

23 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Albany station

27 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

37 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

37 mi away
987 Pearl Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Sweet Home. Straight-line distance: 29.52 mi (47.5 km).

Eugene

#1 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Sweet Home

#2 Sweet Home

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,021
Coordinates44.3976200, -122.7362000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Eugene (-123.08675, 44.05207)
End: Sweet Home (-122.7362, 44.39762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
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
5.88 L · about $7.67
Round trip
$15.35
3.1 gal · 11.76 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Sweet Home. The current time is 20:37:09.

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.