How far is Molalla, OR from Eugene, OR?

The driving distance from Molalla, OR to Eugene, OR is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
96.08 mi
01h 41m
Flight
79.72 mi
128.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.72 mi
Kilometers
128.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.08 mi
Kilometers
154.63 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eugene
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM PDT
Return by in Molalla
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Molalla
2026-04-22T22:12
Arrive Eugene
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Molalla
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
Millersburg
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Molalla
46.3 mi
00h 50m
To Eugene
49.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Molalla Avenue

    19 m · 10 sec · South Molalla Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2295 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Woodburn-Estacada Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left

    13.4 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1432 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto McClaine Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · McClaine Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Silverton Road Northeast

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Silverton Road Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cordon Road Northeast

    3 mi · 4 min · Cordon Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Cordon Road Southeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cordon Road Southeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Kuebler Boulevard Southeast

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Kuebler Boulevard Southeast

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  14. 14

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

    1436 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Coburg Road

    670 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, University of Oregon

    1758 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Coburg Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Coburg Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Mill Street

    551 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Broadway Connector

    51 m · 8 sec · Broadway Connector

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Broadway

    84 m · 16 sec · East Broadway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto High Street

    122 m · 21 sec · High Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 8th Avenue

    106 m · 17 sec · East 8th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    128 m · 23 sec · Mill Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coburg Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Molalla and Eugene.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
60.3 mi · 63%
Silverton Road Northeast
8.48 mi · 9%
Cordon Road Northeast
3 mi · 3%
Cordon Road Southeast
1.69 mi · 2%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1.05 mi · 1%
Woodburn-Estacada Highway
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kuebler Boulevard Southeast

Merge slight left

57.2 mi · 01h 06m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millersburg
00h 50m from Molalla
Leave By
3:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Molalla 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 Molalla to Eugene?

The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Millersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Molalla and 49.8 miles from Eugene.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Molalla and Light Rain near Eugene.

Stop Ideas Near Millersburg

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

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

RAIL

Albany station

6 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

20 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Salem station

28 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

54 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Molalla and Eugene. Straight-line distance: 79.72 mi (128.3 km).

Molalla

#1 Molalla

City in Oregon, USA

Population9,303
Coordinates45.1473400, -122.5770300
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Eugene

#2 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: South Molalla Avenue (-122.5772, 45.147381)
End: Coburg Road (-123.086739, 44.05207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.83 L · about $16.78
Round trip
$33.57
6.78 gal · 25.66 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $16.78 $33.57
Mid-grade $5.34 $18.10 $36.19
Premium $5.57 $18.87 $37.74
Diesel $6.37 $21.58 $43.16

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 Molalla and Eugene. The current time is 22:12:30.

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.