How far is Eugene, OR from Vernonia, OR?
The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Vernonia, OR is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eugene and Vernonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Vernonia.
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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
97.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
22.9 mi · 32 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Turn slight right onto Vernonia, Clatskanie
14.4 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1272 ft · 40 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Adams Avenue
94 m · 16 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
4 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eugene and Vernonia.
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
97.5 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Eugene and Chance Light Rain near Vernonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Vernonia?
The road trip is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Eugene and 73.2 miles from Vernonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125 miles (201.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.60 one way or $51.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Eugene and Chance Light Rain near Vernonia.
Stop Ideas Near Gervais
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
Woodburn City Hall
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gervais.
Woodburn, OR
Salem station
Oregon City station
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Vernonia. Straight-line distance: 124.93 mi (201.06 km).
#1 Eugene
The second most populous city in Oregon.
| Population | 173,236 |
| Coordinates | 44.0520700, -123.0867500 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vernonia
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,295 |
| Coordinates | 45.8587200, -123.1928900 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vernonia (-123.19289, 45.85872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $25.60 | $51.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $27.60 | $55.19 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $28.78 | $57.55 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $32.91 | $65.82 |
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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