How far is Lowell, OR from Eugene, OR?
The driving distance from Lowell, OR to Eugene, OR is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
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 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Lane County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Rain Showers
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Eugene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Eugene.
-
1
Start on West Main Street
842 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street
-
2
Turn right onto South Pioneer Street
2418 ft · 1 min · South Pioneer Street
-
3
Continue on Jasper-Lowell Road
1229 ft · 27 sec · Jasper-Lowell Road
-
4
Turn right
12.8 mi · 19 min
-
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
2420 ft · 59 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
-
7
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
-
8
Continue on Pacific Highway West #1W (91) Roadway #2
2505 ft · 50 sec · Pacific Highway West #1W (91) Roadway #2
-
9
Turn straight onto Franklin Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
-
10
Continue on East Broadway
1393 ft · 37 sec · East Broadway
-
11
Turn straight onto Mill Street
1006 ft · 38 sec · Mill Street
-
12
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coburg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
12.8 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain then Rain Showers leaving Lowell 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 Lowell to Eugene?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Creswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Lowell and 10.1 miles from Eugene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.52 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Rain Showers around Lowell and Light Rain near Eugene.
Stop Ideas Near Creswell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Surface Lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Eugene Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Creswell.
Eugene, OR
University of Oregon
Eugene–Springfield
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Eugene. Straight-line distance: 17.67 mi (28.44 km).
#1 Lowell
City in Lane County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 1,197 |
| Coordinates | 43.9184600, -122.7836800 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
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 · Apr 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.