How far is Jacksonville, OR from Eugene, OR?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, OR to Eugene, OR is about 165 miles (265.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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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
164.94 mi
02h 49m
Flight
120.28 mi
193.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.28 mi
Kilometers
193.57 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.94 mi
Kilometers
265.45 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eugene
Sat, May 23, 8:57 PM PDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sat, May 23, 11:47 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-05-23T18:07
Arrive Eugene
Sat, May 23, 8:57 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
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
Myrtle Creek
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Jacksonville
82.4 mi
01h 24m
To Eugene
82.6 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Eugene.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Eugene.

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Street

    25 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    535 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Oregon Street

    2680 ft · 2 min · South Oregon Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Stage Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old Stage Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Ross Lane

    1333 ft · 31 sec · Ross Lane

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old Stage Road

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Old Stage Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Access Road

    923 ft · 27 sec · Access Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward Highway #271AA - Sams Valley Highway Spur Connection

    958 ft · 23 sec · Highway #271AA - Sams Valley Highway Spur Connection

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    151.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99, OR 126 Business West: University of Oregon, Downtown Eugene

    2042 ft · 39 sec · I-5 North Franklin Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Pacific Highway West #1W (91) Roadway #2

    2505 ft · 50 sec · Pacific Highway West #1W (91) Roadway #2

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on East Broadway

    1393 ft · 37 sec · East Broadway

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Mill Street

    1006 ft · 38 sec · Mill Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coburg Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Eugene.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway #271AA - Sams Valley Highway Spur Connec
151 mi · 92%
Old Stage Road
10.1 mi · 6%
Franklin Boulevard
1.06 mi · 1%
South Oregon Street
0.51 mi
Pacific Highway West #1W (91) Roadway #2
0.47 mi
East Broadway
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway #271AA - Sams Valley Highway Spur Connec

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 56m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
120.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myrtle Creek
01h 24m from Jacksonville
Leave By
12:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Eugene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Eugene?

The road trip is about 165 miles (265.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Myrtle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from Jacksonville and 82.6 miles from Eugene.

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

The direct path is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 12:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.81 one way or $57.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Eugene.

Stop Ideas Near Myrtle Creek

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

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

BUS

Grants Pass, OR

65 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

68 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

White City, Oregon

74 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Coos Bay, Oregon

84 mi away
275 N. Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Eugene. Straight-line distance: 120.28 mi (193.57 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

City in Oregon, USA

Population2,865
Coordinates42.3134600, -122.9669900
Altitude477
CountryUnited States
Eugene

#2 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: South 4th Street (-122.96707, 42.313486)
End: Coburg Road (-123.086739, 44.05207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.03 L · about $28.81
Round trip
$57.63
11.64 gal · 44.06 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $28.81 $57.63
Mid-grade $5.34 $31.07 $62.13
Premium $5.57 $32.39 $64.79
Diesel $6.37 $37.05 $74.10

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Eugene. The current time is 18:07:59.

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.