How far is Mission, OR from Eugene, OR?

The driving distance from Mission, OR to Eugene, OR is about 328.6 miles (528.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
328.55 mi
05h 16m
Flight
242.86 mi
390.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.86 mi
Kilometers
390.85 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.55 mi
Kilometers
528.75 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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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 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eugene
Thu, Oct 15, 4:56 PM PDT
Return by in Mission
Thu, Oct 15, 10:12 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mission
2026-10-15T11:39
Arrive Eugene
Thu, Oct 15, 4:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:28 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mission
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hood River
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Mission
162.7 mi
02h 38m
To Eugene
165.9 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Market Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Market Road

  2. 2

    Take the exit right

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

    48.1 mi · 52 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    158.3 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center

    1906 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem

    80 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    107.1 mi · 2 hr 8 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 Mission and Eugene.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 48%
I 5 South
108 mi · 33%
Old Oregon Trail Highway
48.1 mi · 15%
Banfield Freeway
6.75 mi · 2%
South Market Road
2.33 mi · 1%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Continue on Columbia River Highway

158 mi · 02h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.8 mi
242.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hood River
02h 38m from Mission
Leave By
6:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mission and Sunny near Eugene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 328.6 miles (528.8 km) and usually takes 05h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hood River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.7 miles from Mission and 165.9 miles from Eugene.

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

The direct path is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.81 one way or $115.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hood River

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

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

BUS

Hood River, Oregon

600 E. Marina Way
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

4 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

29 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Wishram

43 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mission and Eugene. Straight-line distance: 242.86 mi (390.85 km).

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#1 Mission

Situated along the Umatilla River in eastern Oregon's Umatilla County, this community lies at an elevation of 1,217 feet.

Population0
Coordinates45.6704100, -118.6835900
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Eugene

#2 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: South Market Road (-118.683934, 45.670409)
End: Coburg Road (-123.086739, 44.05207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 529 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.59 gal
43.89 L · about $57.81
Round trip
$115.62
23.18 gal · 87.78 L
Estimated CO2
103 kg one way
Round trip: 206 kg / 454 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.99 $57.81 $115.62
Mid-grade $5.25 $60.85 $121.70
Premium $5.56 $64.39 $128.79
Diesel $6.75 $78.17 $156.35

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mission and Eugene. The current time is 11:39:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.