Origin
Cedar Hills, OR
Night in Cedar Hills on Saturday
Local time
9:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Hills, 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
2h 12m
Distance
107.8 mi
174 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedar Hills, OR
Anthony Rahayel
Eugene, OR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 107.8-mile drive from Cedar Hills, Oregon, to Eugene, Oregon, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 12 minutes. Primarily using I-5, this route is almost entirely highway driving, making it an efficient option for a single-day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, it's an economical choice for travelers within the Pacific Coast region. The efficiency of this drive means you can focus on your destination rather than the transit itself, making it a practical choice for those on a schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.9 miles from Cedar Hills, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 97.6 mi | 1h 54m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 6 mi | 8m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Coburg Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Lynnridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Walker Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Mayfield Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 97.6 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Hills, OR and Eugene, OR.
1
Start on Southwest Lynnridge Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Lynnridge Avenue
2
Turn right onto Southwest Mayfield Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Southwest Mayfield Avenue
3
Turn left onto Southwest Walker Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southwest Walker Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward OR 217 South
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto OR 217
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 5
98 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 105, OR 126 West: Eugene
9
Merge onto I 105; OR 126
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 2
Toward Downtown, Coburg Road
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Downtown, University of Oregon
12
Continue on Coburg Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Coburg Road
13
Continue on Mill Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Mill Street
14
Turn slight right onto Broadway Connector
167 ft
·
8 sec
·
Broadway Connector
15
Turn right onto East Broadway
275 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Broadway
16
Turn right onto High Street
400 ft
·
21 sec
·
High Street
17
Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
348 ft
·
16 sec
·
East 8th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Mill Street
418 ft
·
22 sec
·
Mill Street
19
Arrive at destination
Coburg Road
Toward Springfield
Trip Plan
Given its manageable 2-hour duration, this route is ideal for a single-day adventure, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving Cedar Hills in the morning to maximize your day in Eugene. With the longest stretch being over 97 miles on I-5, plan your fuel stops accordingly before you embark or during one of the brief transitions between main roads. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you have the freedom to pull over for breaks as needed, perhaps at one of the many service areas along I-5.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.9 miles from Cedar Hills, OR, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.9 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eugene, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cedar Hills, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cedar Hills, OR
This is one driving day of about 107.8 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Cedar Hills, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 97.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.9 miles from Cedar Hills, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 107.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward OR 217 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward OR 217 South
6
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
6
106.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m 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
106.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m 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
107.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
|
East 8th Avenue
Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.48 one way
$42.95 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $22.73 | $45.45 |
| premium | $5.59 | $23.73 | $47.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.80 | $47.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.32 | $5.17 |
| Efficient EV | 27 | 0 | $9.43 | $4.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.09 | $6.90 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
9:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Salem, OR
54 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 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
2h 12m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 96% of the journey taking place on major roadways like I-5. You'll encounter one long, uninterrupted stretch of 97.6 miles on I-5, which means extended periods of consistent speed. The Beaverton-Tigard Freeway and the Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway are also part of the main thoroughfares, contributing to the high percentage of highway driving. This drive offers a consistent pace, minimizing deviations and maximizing forward progress.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.6 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 107.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 107.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 97.6 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.2 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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