How far is Myrtle Creek, OR from Eugene, OR?

The driving distance from Myrtle Creek, OR to Eugene, OR is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.39 mi
01h 29m
Flight
72.05 mi
115.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.05 mi
Kilometers
115.95 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.39 mi
Kilometers
140.64 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eugene
Wed, Apr 22, 7:45 PM PDT
Return by in Myrtle Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 9:14 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Creek
2026-04-22T18:16
Arrive Eugene
Wed, Apr 22, 7:45 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Myrtle Creek
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
Yoncalla
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Myrtle Creek
43.6 mi
00h 44m
To Eugene
43.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
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 Myrtle Creek and Eugene.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Creek and Eugene.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Myrtle Creek Connection #3

    635 ft · 11 sec · Myrtle Creek Connection #3

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    871 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  5. 5

    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

  6. 6

    Continue on Pacific Highway West #1W (91) Roadway #2

    2505 ft · 50 sec · Pacific Highway West #1W (91) Roadway #2

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on East Broadway

    1393 ft · 37 sec · East Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Mill Street

    1006 ft · 38 sec · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coburg Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Myrtle Creek Connection #3
84 mi · 96%
Franklin Boulevard
1.06 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.91 mi · 1%
Pacific Highway West #1W (91) Roadway #2
0.47 mi · 1%
East Broadway
0.26 mi
I-5 North Franklin Boulevard
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Myrtle Creek Connection #3

Merge slight left

83.7 mi · 01h 37m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yoncalla
00h 44m from Myrtle Creek
Leave By
3:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Myrtle Creek 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 Myrtle Creek to Eugene?

The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Yoncalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Myrtle Creek and 43.7 miles from Eugene.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.25 one way or $30.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Yoncalla

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

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

BUS

Eugene, OR

52 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

52 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

53 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

68 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Creek and Eugene. Straight-line distance: 72.05 mi (115.95 km).

Myrtle Creek

#1 Myrtle Creek

City in Oregon, USA

Population3,486
Coordinates43.0201200, -123.2931200
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Eugene

#2 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-123.293739, 43.020421)
End: Coburg Road (-123.086739, 44.05207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.67 L · about $15.25
Round trip
$30.50
6.16 gal · 23.34 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $15.25 $30.50
Mid-grade $5.34 $16.44 $32.88
Premium $5.57 $17.14 $34.29
Diesel $6.37 $19.61 $39.21

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 Myrtle Creek and Eugene. The current time is 18:16:45.

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.