How far is Shady Cove, OR from Eugene, OR?
The driving distance from Shady Cove, OR to Eugene, OR is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shady Cove and Eugene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shady Cove and Eugene.
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Start on Indian Creek Road
40 m · 7 sec · Indian Creek Road
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Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn left onto Tiller Trail Highway
48.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Tiller Trail Highway
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Continue on Southeast 3rd Street
1 km · 1 min · Southeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Main Street
79 m · 7 sec · Southeast Main Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 4th Street
137 m · 21 sec · Southwest 4th Street
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Take the ramp right
718 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
93.7 mi · 1 hr 49 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 Shady Cove and Eugene.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
93.7 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving Shady Cove and Sunny near Eugene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shady Cove to Eugene?
The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Roseburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Shady Cove and 74.2 miles from Eugene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 12:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.89 one way or $51.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shady Cove and Sunny near Eugene.
Stop Ideas Near Roseburg
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 Roseburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shady Cove and Eugene. Straight-line distance: 100.54 mi (161.8 km).
#1 Shady Cove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 3,119 |
| Coordinates | 42.6106800, -122.8125400 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| 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: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $25.89 | $51.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $27.92 | $55.84 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $29.11 | $58.22 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $33.29 | $66.59 |
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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