How far is Oregon City, OR from Roseburg, OR?
The driving distance from Oregon City, OR to Roseburg, OR is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oregon City and Roseburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon City and Roseburg.
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Start on 7th Street
31 m · 10 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Singer Hill Road
977 ft · 45 sec · Singer Hill Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1003 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Oregon City Bridge
903 ft · 31 sec · Oregon City Bridge
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Turn slight right onto Willamette Drive
687 ft · 20 sec · Willamette Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willamette Drive
36 m · 3 sec · Willamette Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive
670 ft · 24 sec · Willamette Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: Salem
1327 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem
155 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I 5 South: Salem
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
162.6 mi · 3 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Roseburg
1408 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard
2471 ft · 44 sec · Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard
1435 ft · 31 sec · Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northeast Stephens Street
2644 ft · 49 sec · Northeast Stephens Street
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Turn slight left onto Northeast Winchester Street
1716 ft · 34 sec · Northeast Winchester Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Winchester Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oregon City and Roseburg.
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
163 mi · 03h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Oregon City and Partly Cloudy near Roseburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oregon City to Roseburg?
The road trip is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Oregon City and 87.1 miles from Roseburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 10:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.40 one way or $60.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oregon City and Partly Cloudy near Roseburg.
Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg
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 Harrisburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oregon City and Roseburg. Straight-line distance: 152.32 mi (245.13 km).
#1 Oregon City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 37,339 |
| Coordinates | 45.3573400, -122.6067600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roseburg
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 23,493 |
| Coordinates | 43.2165000, -123.3417400 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roseburg (-123.34174, 43.2165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $30.40 | $60.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $32.78 | $65.55 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $34.18 | $68.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $39.09 | $78.17 |
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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