How far is Hermiston, OR from Eugene, OR?
The driving distance from Hermiston, OR to Eugene, OR is about 293.9 miles (473 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223 miles (358.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
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.
Rain Likely
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hermiston and Eugene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hermiston and Eugene.
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Start on East Main Street
158 m · 16 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Place
122 m · 19 sec · North 1st Place
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Turn left onto West Hermiston Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Hermiston Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 11th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southwest 11th Street
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Continue on Butter Creek Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Butter Creek Highway
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Take the ramp right
1606 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
14.9 mi · 16 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.3 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
80 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
107.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min · Purple Heart Trail
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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 · 6 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 Hermiston 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.
Columbia River Highway
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158 mi · 02h 56m
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 Likely leaving Hermiston 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 Hermiston to Eugene?
The road trip is about 293.9 miles (473 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Cascade Locks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.8 miles from Hermiston and 146.1 miles from Eugene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223 miles (358.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.9 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 7:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.34 one way or $102.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Hermiston and Light Rain near Eugene.
Stop Ideas Near Cascade Locks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cascade Locks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hermiston and Eugene. Straight-line distance: 223.01 mi (358.9 km).
#1 Hermiston
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 17,791 |
| Coordinates | 45.8404100, -119.2894600 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $51.34 | $102.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $55.36 | $110.71 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $57.72 | $115.44 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $66.02 | $132.03 |
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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