How far is Eugene, OR from The Dalles, OR?
The driving distance from Eugene, OR to The Dalles, OR is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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
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Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eugene and The Dalles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and The Dalles.
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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
105.2 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Seattle
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
74.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 east: The Dalles City Center
1319 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto West 2nd Street
2242 ft · 38 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
1431 ft · 29 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
830 ft · 17 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on East 7th Street
1146 ft · 23 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn straight onto Kelly Avenue
867 ft · 24 sec · Kelly Avenue
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
725 ft · 16 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto G Street
46 m · 9 sec · G Street
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Turn right
36 m · 9 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 The Dalles.
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
105 mi · 02h 05m
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.
Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eugene and Light Rain near The Dalles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eugene to The Dalles?
The road trip is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Tualatin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Eugene and 96.6 miles from The Dalles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 9:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.72 one way or $67.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms around Eugene and Light Rain near The Dalles.
Stop Ideas Near Tualatin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
Happy Valley City Hall
Old City Hall
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tualatin.
Oregon City station
Portland, OR
Union Station
Woodburn, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and The Dalles. Straight-line distance: 141.77 mi (228.16 km).
#1 Eugene
The second most populous city in Oregon.
| Population | 173,236 |
| Coordinates | 44.0520700, -123.0867500 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 The Dalles
City in and county seat of Wasco County, Oregon, Unite States
| Population | 15,581 |
| Coordinates | 45.5945600, -121.1786800 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Dalles (-121.17868, 45.59456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $33.72 | $67.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $36.35 | $72.70 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $37.90 | $75.81 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $43.35 | $86.70 |
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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