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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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
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Slight Chance Light Rain
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.
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Start on Southwest 80th Avenue
1618 ft · 1 min · Southwest 80th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Spruce Street
137 m · 24 sec · Southwest Spruce Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 78th Avenue
1816 ft · 1 min · Southwest 78th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Pacific Highway
1664 ft · 49 sec · Southwest Pacific Highway
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Take the exit left toward OR 217 South: Salem
1498 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
2536 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
97.6 mi · 1 hr 54 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 Metzger 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jefferson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metzger and Eugene. Straight-line distance: 97.68 mi (157.2 km).
#1 Metzger
Unincorporated community, in Washington County, Oregon
| Population | 3,765 |
| Coordinates | 45.4465100, -122.7589900 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| 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: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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