How far is Eugene, OR from Tri-City, OR?

The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Tri-City, OR is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.98 mi
01h 52m
Flight
74.61 mi
120.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.61 mi
Kilometers
120.08 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.98 mi
Kilometers
148.02 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tri-City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 AM PDT
Return by in Eugene
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-04-19T04:51
Arrive Tri-City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Yoncalla
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Eugene
46 mi
00h 56m
To Tri-City
46 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eugene and Tri-City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Tri-City.

  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 km · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Roseburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Weaver Road

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Weaver Road

    1875 ft · 35 sec · Weaver Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Old Pacific Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Old Pacific Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Loop Road

    110 m · 16 sec · Loop Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Loop Road

    79 m · 12 sec · Loop Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Indian Lane

    1128 ft · 52 sec · Indian Lane

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Arrow Way

    1543 ft · 1 min · Arrow Way

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arrow Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eugene and Tri-City.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
87.2 mi · 95%
North Old Pacific Highway
1.62 mi · 2%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
0.83 mi · 1%
Coburg Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Weaver Road
0.58 mi · 1%
I 105 East
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

86.6 mi · 01h 41m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yoncalla
00h 56m from Eugene
Leave By
2:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Eugene and Light Rain near Tri-City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Tri-City?

The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Yoncalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Eugene and 46 miles from Tri-City.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.09 one way or $32.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Eugene and Light Rain near Tri-City.

Stop Ideas Near Yoncalla

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

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

BUS

Eugene, OR

52 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

52 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

53 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

68 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Tri-City. Straight-line distance: 74.61 mi (120.08 km).

Eugene

#1 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Tri-City

#2 Tri-City

Census-designated place in Douglas County, Oregon

Population3,931
Coordinates42.9845600, -123.3117300
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Eugene (-123.08675, 44.05207)
End: Tri-City (-123.31173, 42.98456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.29 L · about $16.09
Round trip
$32.18
6.5 gal · 24.58 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $16.09 $32.18
Mid-grade $5.34 $17.35 $34.70
Premium $5.57 $18.09 $36.18
Diesel $6.37 $20.69 $41.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Eugene and Tri-City. The current time is 04:51:27.

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.