Origin
Brownsville, OR
Night in Brownsville on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownsville, OR to Eugene, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownsville, OR
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Eugene, OR
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Trip Overview
Brownsville, OR to Eugene, OR is 29.7 miles and takes about 39 minutes via I 5, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, transitioning between two Oregon communities. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on major highways, making it ideal for a quick journey between these points. You'll find it’s a practical option for anyone needing to get from one town to the other without a lengthy travel commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 22.1 mi | 25m |
| Halsey-Sweet Home Highway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Coburg Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Bishop Way | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Highway 228 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 22.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville, OR and Eugene, OR.
1
Start on Park Avenue
100 ft
·
6 sec
·
Park Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto OR 228
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Bishop Way
4
Continue on OR 228
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
5
Continue on OR 228
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Highway 228
6
Continue on OR 228
468 ft
·
14 sec
·
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
8
Merge onto I 5
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 5
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 105, OR 126 West: Eugene
10
Merge onto I 105; OR 126
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 2
Toward Downtown, Coburg Road
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Downtown, University of Oregon
13
Continue on Coburg Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Coburg Road
14
Continue on Mill Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Mill Street
15
Turn slight right onto Broadway Connector
167 ft
·
8 sec
·
Broadway Connector
16
Turn right onto East Broadway
275 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Broadway
17
Turn right onto High Street
400 ft
·
21 sec
·
High Street
18
Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
348 ft
·
16 sec
·
East 8th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Mill Street
418 ft
·
22 sec
·
Mill Street
20
Arrive at destination
Coburg Road
Toward Springfield
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 29.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 228 / West Bishop Way
At end of road, turn right onto OR 228 / West Bishop Way
Navigation decision point
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
28 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Coburg Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward Downtown, Coburg Road
6
28.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Downtown, University of Oregon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Downtown, University of Oregon
7
29.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
East 8th Avenue
Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.92 one way
$11.83 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Eugene, OR
Night in Eugene on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely highway-focused, with 75% of your drive taking place on major roadways like I 5. Expect a relatively quick pace for most of the 29.7 miles, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 22.1 miles on I 5. While primarily interstate, you'll also encounter sections of Halsey-Sweet Home Highway and Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway. The character is generally that of efficient travel, designed for getting you to your destination promptly.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.1 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Halsey-Sweet Home Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near OR 228 / West Bishop Way.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (OR 228 / West Bishop Way): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brownsville, OR and Eugene, OR, road signs point toward Downtown and University Of Oregon.
Downtown
28 mi in
|
~34m
University Of Oregon
28.1 mi in
|
~35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.1 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Eugene, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (OR 228 / West Bishop Way): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eugene, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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