How far is Metzger, OR from Eugene, OR?

The driving distance from Metzger, OR to Eugene, OR is about 103.8 miles (167 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.76 mi
01h 45m
Flight
97.68 mi
157.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.68 mi
Kilometers
157.2 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.76 mi
Kilometers
166.99 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eugene
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM PDT
Return by in Metzger
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metzger
2026-04-23T02:00
Arrive Eugene
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metzger
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
Jefferson
OR

City in Marion County, Texas, USA

From Metzger
51.6 mi
00h 52m
To Eugene
52.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 80th Avenue

    1618 ft · 1 min · Southwest 80th Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Spruce Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Southwest Spruce Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest 78th Avenue

    1816 ft · 1 min · Southwest 78th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest Pacific Highway

    1664 ft · 49 sec · Southwest Pacific Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward OR 217 South: Salem

    1498 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem

    2536 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    97.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 105, OR 126 West: Eugene

    1436 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Coburg Road

    670 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, University of Oregon

    1758 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Coburg Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Coburg Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Mill Street

    551 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Broadway Connector

    51 m · 8 sec · Broadway Connector

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Broadway

    84 m · 16 sec · East Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto High Street

    122 m · 21 sec · High Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 8th Avenue

    106 m · 17 sec · East 8th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    128 m · 23 sec · Mill Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coburg Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Metzger 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
98.1 mi · 95%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1.05 mi · 1%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
0.88 mi · 1%
Coburg Road
0.77 mi · 1%
Downtown
0.46 mi
Southwest 78th Avenue
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

97.6 mi · 01h 54m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
97.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
00h 52m from Metzger
Leave By
3:00 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Metzger and Slight Chance Light Rain near Eugene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Metzger and 52.1 miles from Eugene.

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

The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 3:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.12 one way or $36.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metzger and Slight Chance Light Rain near Eugene.

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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

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

RAIL

Albany station

12 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
RAIL

Salem station

24 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

26 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
BUS

Woodburn, OR

49 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metzger and Eugene. Straight-line distance: 97.68 mi (157.2 km).

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#1 Metzger

Unincorporated community, in Washington County, Oregon

Population3,765
Coordinates45.4465100, -122.7589900
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Eugene

#2 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest 80th Avenue (-122.759027, 45.44651)
End: Coburg Road (-123.086739, 44.05207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.86 L · about $18.12
Round trip
$36.24
7.32 gal · 27.72 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $18.12 $36.24
Mid-grade $5.34 $19.54 $39.07
Premium $5.57 $20.37 $40.74
Diesel $6.37 $23.30 $46.60

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

There is no time difference between Metzger and Eugene. The current time is 02:00:08.

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.