How far is Oakridge, OR from Eugene, OR?
The driving distance from Oakridge, OR to Eugene, OR is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
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.
City in Lane County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakridge and Eugene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakridge and Eugene.
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Start on Commercial Street
130 m · 17 sec · Commercial Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
99 m · 20 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
1025 ft · 40 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto Crestview Street
1150 ft · 39 sec · Crestview Street
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Turn right onto Highway 58
1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 58
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Continue on State Highway 58
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Highway 58
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Turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road
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Turn left onto Westfir Road
2480 ft · 49 sec · Westfir Road
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Turn right onto OR 58
23.4 mi · 32 min · OR 58
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Continue on Highway 58
5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 58
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Continue on Willamette Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Willamette Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
2420 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
3.7 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Trail
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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
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Continue on Pacific Highway West #1W (91) Roadway #2
2505 ft · 50 sec · Pacific Highway West #1W (91) Roadway #2
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Turn straight onto Franklin Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Continue on East Broadway
1393 ft · 37 sec · East Broadway
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Turn straight onto Mill Street
1006 ft · 38 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 Oakridge and Eugene.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
OR 58
Turn right onto OR 58
23.4 mi · 00h 32m
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 Oakridge and Mostly Sunny near Eugene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakridge to Eugene?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Oakridge and 21.3 miles from Eugene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakridge and Mostly Sunny near Eugene.
Stop Ideas Near Lowell
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 Lowell.
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
Eugene–Springfield
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakridge and Eugene. Straight-line distance: 37.61 mi (60.52 km).
#1 Oakridge
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 3,384 |
| Coordinates | 43.7465100, -122.4617200 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.49 | $18.97 |
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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