How far is Independence, OR from Eugene, OR?
The driving distance from Independence, OR to Eugene, OR is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Independence and Eugene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Eugene.
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Start on the route
8 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Monmouth Street
571 ft · 12 sec · Monmouth Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1979 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto River Road
2595 ft · 46 sec · River Road
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Turn right
83 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Road South
5.6 mi · 10 min · Riverside Road South
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Continue on Sidney Road South
1.9 mi · 3 min · Sidney Road South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Buena Vista Road South
1.1 mi · 2 min · Buena Vista Road South
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Turn slight right onto Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
2.5 mi · 4 min · Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
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Take the ramp right
1600 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
49 mi · 57 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 Independence and Eugene.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
Merge slight left
49 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Independence 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 Independence to Eugene?
The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Tangent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Independence and 32.3 miles from Eugene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.29 one way or $22.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Independence and Light Rain near Eugene.
Stop Ideas Near Tangent
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 Tangent.
Albany station
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Salem station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Eugene. Straight-line distance: 55.44 mi (89.22 km).
#1 Independence
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,871 |
| Coordinates | 44.8512300, -123.1867700 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $11.29 | $22.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $12.17 | $24.34 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $12.69 | $25.38 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $14.51 | $29.03 |
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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