How far is Lincoln City, OR from Eugene, OR?
The driving distance from Lincoln City, OR to Eugene, OR is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 02h 20m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln City and Eugene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln City and Eugene.
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Start on Southwest Fleet Avenue
1819 ft · 55 sec · Southwest Fleet Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oregon Coast Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto Northeast 14th Street
3121 ft · 1 min · Northeast 14th Street
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Continue on Northeast West Devils Lake Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Northeast West Devils Lake Road
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Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1990 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Salmon River Highway
26.8 mi · 38 min · Salmon River Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on OR 22: Salem
15.8 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99W: Monmouth, McMinnville
1451 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1736 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South Pacific Highway West
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West
30 m · 1 sec · South Pacific Highway West
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Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Pacific Avenue North
1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue North
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Continue on South Pacific Highway West
6.9 mi · 10 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Turn left onto Suver Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Suver Road
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Turn right onto Corvallis Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Corvallis Road
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Continue on Northwest Independence Highway
1 km · 1 min · Northwest Independence Highway
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Turn left onto Northwest Springhill Drive
7.6 mi · 11 min · Northwest Springhill Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany-Corvallis Highway
1719 ft · 55 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Continue on Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
2309 ft · 1 min · Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
159 m · 10 sec · 9th Avenue Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway
919 ft · 12 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Merge slight left onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast
591 ft · 14 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast
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Turn slight right onto 9th Avenue Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 9th Avenue Southeast
837 ft · 16 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast
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Turn straight onto Santiam Highway Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Santiam Highway Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right
2091 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
38.7 mi · 45 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 Lincoln City 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.
Santiam Highway Southeast
Merge slight left
38.7 mi · 00h 45m
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 leaving Lincoln City 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 Lincoln City to Eugene?
The road trip is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Monmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Lincoln City and 62 miles from Eugene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 1:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Lincoln City and Light Rain near Eugene.
Stop Ideas Near Monmouth
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 Monmouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln City and Eugene. Straight-line distance: 77.62 mi (124.91 km).
#1 Lincoln City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.9581600, -124.0178900 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $21.19 | $42.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $22.85 | $45.69 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $23.82 | $47.64 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $27.25 | $54.49 |
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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