How far is Gearhart, OR from Eugene, OR?
The driving distance from Gearhart, OR to Eugene, OR is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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 13m.
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.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gearhart and Eugene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gearhart and Eugene.
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Start on Pacific Way
32 m · 12 sec · Pacific Way
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
643 ft · 14 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on North Roosevelt Drive
5.1 mi · 10 min · North Roosevelt Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
1067 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Sunset Highway
35.1 mi · 44 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
14 mi · 20 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
19.8 mi · 27 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
1574 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
2536 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
97.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 105, OR 126 West: Eugene
1436 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Coburg Road
670 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, University of Oregon
1758 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Coburg Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Coburg Road
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Continue on Mill Street
551 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street
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Turn slight right onto Broadway Connector
51 m · 8 sec · Broadway Connector
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Turn right onto East Broadway
84 m · 16 sec · East Broadway
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Turn right onto High Street
122 m · 21 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
106 m · 17 sec · East 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Mill Street
128 m · 23 sec · Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coburg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gearhart and Eugene.
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 South
Merge slight left
97.6 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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Gearhart and Light Rain near Eugene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gearhart to Eugene?
The road trip is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Wilsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Gearhart and 91.8 miles from Eugene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 10:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.03 one way or $64.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Gearhart and Light Rain near Eugene.
Stop Ideas Near Wilsonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Tigard City Hall
Old City Hall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilsonville.
Oregon City station
Woodburn, OR
Portland, OR
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gearhart and Eugene. Straight-line distance: 142.08 mi (228.66 km).
#1 Gearhart
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,644 |
| Coordinates | 46.0242700, -123.9112500 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eugene
The second most populous city in Oregon.
| Population | 173,236 |
| Coordinates | 44.0520700, -123.0867500 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coburg Road (-123.086739, 44.05207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $32.03 | $64.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $34.54 | $69.07 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $36.01 | $72.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $41.19 | $82.38 |
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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