How far is Union, OR from Eugene, OR?

The driving distance from Union, OR to Eugene, OR is about 383.3 miles (616.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.8 miles (432.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
383.27 mi
06h 13m
Flight
268.84 mi
432.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.84 mi
Kilometers
432.65 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
383.27 mi
Kilometers
616.81 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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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 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eugene
Wed, Apr 22, 10:49 PM PDT
Return by in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-22T16:36
Arrive Eugene
Wed, Apr 22, 10:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 1:44 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
The Dalles
OR

City in and county seat of Wasco County, Oregon, Unite States

From Union
191.4 mi
03h 06m
To Eugene
191.9 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph NW
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 Union and Eugene.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Beakman Street

    21 m · 3 sec · East Beakman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3079 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on La Grande-Baker Highway

    10.3 mi · 15 min · La Grande-Baker Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

    96.7 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    158.3 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center

    1906 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem

    80 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    107.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 105, OR 126 West: Eugene

    1436 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Coburg Road

    670 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, University of Oregon

    1758 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Coburg Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Coburg Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Mill Street

    551 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Broadway Connector

    51 m · 8 sec · Broadway Connector

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Broadway

    84 m · 16 sec · East Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto High Street

    122 m · 21 sec · High Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 8th Avenue

    106 m · 17 sec · East 8th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    128 m · 23 sec · Mill Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coburg Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 41%
I 5 South
108 mi · 28%
Old Oregon Trail Highway
96.7 mi · 25%
La Grande-Baker Highway
10.5 mi · 3%
Banfield Freeway
6.75 mi · 2%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Continue on Columbia River Highway

158 mi · 02h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+114.5 mi
268.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Dalles
03h 06m from Union
Leave By
11:32 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Union 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 Union to Eugene?

The road trip is about 383.3 miles (616.8 km) and usually takes 06h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

The Dalles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.4 miles from Union and 191.9 miles from Eugene.

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

The direct path is about 268.8 miles (432.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.99 one way or $133.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near The Dalles

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

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

BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

1 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Wishram

18 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

26 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

Hood River, Oregon

29 mi away
600 E. Marina Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Eugene. Straight-line distance: 268.84 mi (432.65 km).

Union

#1 Union

Township of Union County, New Jersey

Population2,207
Coordinates45.2084700, -117.8652100
Altitude850
CountryUnited States
Eugene

#2 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: East Beakman Street (-117.865209, 45.208516)
End: Coburg Road (-123.086739, 44.05207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 617 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.53 gal
51.2 L · about $66.99
Round trip
$133.97
27.06 gal · 102.4 L
Estimated CO2
120.2 kg one way
Round trip: 240.5 kg / 530 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $66.99 $133.97
Mid-grade $5.34 $72.22 $144.45
Premium $5.57 $75.31 $150.62
Diesel $6.37 $86.13 $172.26

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Eugene. The current time is 16:36:27.

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.