Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Creswell, OR
Jakub
Eugene, OR
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If you are planning a quick commute or transition between Creswell and Eugene, Oregon, you are looking at a very manageable 12.7-mile journey. Expect to spend about 18 minutes on the road, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is an incredibly cost-effective route within the Pacific Coast region. You will primarily utilize I-5, Franklin Boulevard, and West Oregon Avenue to navigate between these two points. Because the travel time is so brief, there is no need for an overnight stay or complex logistics. It is a straightforward, practical connection that gets you from point A to point B without any fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Oregon Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pacific Highway West #1W (91) Roadway #2 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I-5 North Franklin Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Creswell, OR and Eugene, OR.
Start on West Oregon Avenue
Continue on East Cloverdale Road
Take the ramp onto Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit onto OR 99
Continue on OR 99
Turn straight onto OR 99
Continue on OR 99
Turn straight onto Mill Street
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp onto Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit onto OR 99 / I-5 North Franklin Boulevard toward OR 99, OR 126 Business West: University of Oregon, Downtown Eugene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Creswell on Tuesday
Local time
3:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Eugene on Tuesday
Local time
3:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This 12.7-mile trip is heavily highway-focused, with 77% of your travel spent on higher-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 9.4 miles directly on I-5. While the interstate provides a fast and efficient path, the character of the drive shifts slightly as you transition onto local arteries like Franklin Boulevard and West Oregon Avenue. You won't encounter any technical curves or major elevation changes, as the route is designed for utility and speed. Being behind the wheel here feels like a standard, no-nonsense highway transit rather than a winding scenic tour.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Franklin Boulevard. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Creswell, OR to Eugene, OR is easy. At 18m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.3 miles (OR 99 / I-5 North Franklin Boulevard): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
98 ft
Total Descent
227 ft
Highest Point
558 ft
Elevation Range
128 ft
Eugene (population 173,000 in 2019) is a city in Oregon at the southern end of the Willamette Valley near the confluence of the Mckenzie and Willamette rivers. It is best known for being the home of the University of Oregon.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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