How far is Philomath, OR from Eugene, OR?

The driving distance from Philomath, OR to Eugene, OR is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
52.79 mi
00h 58m
Flight
36.47 mi
58.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.47 mi
Kilometers
58.69 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.79 mi
Kilometers
84.96 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eugene
Wed, Apr 22, 8:28 PM PDT
Return by in Philomath
Wed, Apr 22, 9:27 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philomath
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Eugene
Wed, Apr 22, 8:28 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Philomath
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
Monroe
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Philomath
21.8 mi
00h 29m
To Eugene
30.9 mi
00h 29m

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
5 to 10 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 Philomath and Eugene.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    19 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 13th Street

    117 m · 15 sec · South 13th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Applegate Street

    598 ft · 20 sec · Applegate Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Applegate Street

    1743 ft · 50 sec · Applegate Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 19th Street

    2377 ft · 53 sec · South 19th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Chapel Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Chapel Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bellfountain Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Bellfountain Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Greenberry Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Greenberry Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 99

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 99

  10. 10

    Continue on North 5th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 5th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 99

    7.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 99

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ivy Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Ivy Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 99S

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Highway 99S

  14. 14

    Continue on West 7th Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · West 7th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Olive Street

    124 m · 18 sec · Olive Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 8th Avenue

    1958 ft · 2 min · West 8th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    128 m · 23 sec · Mill Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coburg Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 99
16.8 mi · 32%
Highway 99S
11.9 mi · 23%
Bellfountain Road
5.36 mi · 10%
Greenberry Road
3.08 mi · 6%
West 7th Avenue
2.04 mi · 4%
Chapel Drive
1.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 99S

Continue on Highway 99S

11.9 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 29m from Philomath
Leave By
4:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Philomath 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 Philomath to Eugene?

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Philomath and 30.9 miles from Eugene.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 4:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.21 one way or $18.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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

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

BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

28 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

33 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

34 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

35 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philomath and Eugene. Straight-line distance: 36.47 mi (58.69 km).

Philomath

#1 Philomath

City in Oregon, USA

Population5,622
Coordinates44.5401200, -123.3676000
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Eugene

#2 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-123.3676, 44.540125)
End: Coburg Road (-123.086739, 44.05207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.05 L · about $9.21
Round trip
$18.42
3.72 gal · 14.1 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.21 $18.42
Mid-grade $5.34 $9.93 $19.86
Premium $5.57 $10.35 $20.71
Diesel $6.37 $11.84 $23.68

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 Philomath and Eugene. The current time is 19:30:26.

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.