Where is Eugene, Oregon, USA?

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Where is Eugene Located? - Eugene is a city located in the Lane County of Oregon, United States. Eugene lies between 48.2364001 Degrees North latitudes and 101.1334901 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Eugene, Oregon

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Where is Eugene Located?

Eugene is a city located in the Lane County of Oregon, United States. Eugene lies between 48.2364001 Degrees North latitudes and 101.1334901 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Eugene city is 176654 people and the city has a total area of 44.14 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Eugene, Oregon Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CityEugene
CountyLane County
StateOregon
State CapitalSalem
US RegionWest
Latitude44.0521°N
Longitude123.0868°W
Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Land AreaApprox. 43.3 sq mi
Water AreaApprox. 0.4 sq mi
Total AreaApprox. 43.7 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)~176,654
Population DensityApproximately 4,000 per sq mi
ZIP Codes97401–97405
Area Code541, 458
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST), UTC−8
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT), UTC−7
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code41-23850
Congressional DistrictOregon's 4th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Eugene, Oregon

  • Springfield, Oregon - East - 3 mi
  • Junction City, Oregon - North - 15 mi
  • Creswell, Oregon - South - 13 mi
  • Veneta, Oregon - West - 13 mi
  • Corvallis, Oregon - North - 45 mi
  • Albany, Oregon - North - 45 mi
  • Salem, Oregon - North - 65 mi
  • Roseburg, Oregon - South - 70 mi
  • Portland, Oregon - North - 110 mi
  • Bend, Oregon - East - 130 mi

Eugene, Oregon Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January47346.0
April60402.5
July82520.5
October62433.5
Annual6242~47.0
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Mediterranean (Csb)
Annual RainfallAbout 47 inches
Annual Sunshine Days~150–160 days
Summer ConditionsWarm, dry summers
Winter ConditionsMild, wet winters

Driving Distances from Eugene, Oregon

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
SpringfieldOregon310 min
VenetaOregon1320 min
CreswellOregon1320 min
Junction CityOregon1520 min
CorvallisOregon4555 min
AlbanyOregon4555 min
SalemOregon651 hr 10 min
RoseburgOregon701 hr 15 min
PortlandOregon1102 hr
BendOregon1302 hr 30 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Eugene, Oregon

TransportationDetails
Airport NameEugene Airport (Mahlon Sweet Field)
IATA CodeEUG
PortPort of Coos Bay (regional access)
Major HighwaysInterstate 5, U.S. Route 99, Oregon Route 126
Rail ServiceAmtrak Cascades via Eugene Station
Local TransitLane Transit District (LTD)
  • Eugene is a major cultural and educational hub in the Willamette Valley.
  • Interstate 5 connects the city to Portland in the north and California in the south.
  • The city is home to the University of Oregon and has a strong sports and research presence.
  • Public transit is primarily served by Lane Transit District buses across the metro area.

Places to Visit in Eugene, Oregon

Landmark NameType
University of OregonUniversity Campus
Hayward FieldAthletics Stadium
Alton Baker ParkCity Park
Skinner Butte ParkUrban Park
Mount Pisgah ArboretumNature Preserve
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of ArtMuseum
Owen Rose GardenBotanical Garden
Willamette River TrailScenic Trail
Autzen StadiumSports Stadium
5th Street Public MarketShopping District

Colleges and Universities in Eugene, Oregon

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of OregonPublicUniversityResearch, law, journalism, athletics
Lane Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce training and transfer programs
Bushnell UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, education, theology
New Hope Christian CollegePrivateCollegeMinistry and leadership studies
Pacific University (regional programs access)PrivateUniversityHealth sciences and optometry (regional presence)
Oregon State University (regional influence)PublicUniversityEngineering, agriculture, science
Springfield Public Schools (metro area)PublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education
Eugene School District 4JPublicK–12 DistrictCitywide public education system

Waterbodies in Eugene, Oregon

Willamette River, McKenzie River, Amazon Creek, Long Tom River, Delta Ponds, Fern Ridge Reservoir, Spring Creek, Skinner Butte Slough

Golf Courses in Eugene, Oregon

Shadow Hills Country Club, Eugene Country Club, RiverRidge Golf Complex, Tokatee Golf Club, Diamond Woods Golf Course, Pine Ridge Golf Club, Emerald Valley Golf Club, Middlefield Golf Course

Eugene, Oregon — Key Historical Facts

  • Eugene was founded in the mid-19th century and named after pioneer Eugene Franklin Skinner.
  • The city developed as an agricultural and lumber hub in the Willamette Valley.
  • The arrival of the railroad helped establish Eugene as a regional trade center.
  • The University of Oregon, founded in 1876, became a major driver of education and culture.
  • Eugene gained national attention as a center for track and field athletics, especially at Hayward Field.
  • Today, it is known for education, outdoor recreation, and progressive culture in Oregon.

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