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Trip from Eugene, OR to Aumsville, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

64.2 mi

103 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 13m ★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Eugene, OR, OR

Eugene, OR

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city in Oregon, USA

Aumsville, OR

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Eugene to Aumsville, expect a straightforward 64.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes. Because this trip is short and efficient, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via I-5, eventually transitioning to Mill Creek Road Southeast and Delaney Road Southeast to reach your destination. Budget approximately $13 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, the drive remains consistent in character throughout the transit. This route is an ideal choice for travelers looking for a quick, no-fuss connection between these two points.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 53.8 mi 1h 2m
Mill Creek Road Southeast 3 mi 4m
Delaney Road Southeast 2.8 mi 3m
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway 1.3 mi 1m
Coburg Road 0.7 mi 1m
Marion Road Southeast 0.5 mi <1m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
3rd Street Southeast 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 53.8 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eugene, OR and Aumsville, OR.

1

Start on Coburg Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Coburg Road
Toward Springfield
2

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 105 East: Springfield, Portland
3

Merge onto I 105; OR 126

1.3 mi · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
4

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 5 North: Portland
5

Merge onto I 5

54 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 5
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 248 Toward Sunnyside, Turner
7

Turn right onto CR 843

0.8 mi · 1 min · Delaney Road Southeast
8

Continue on CR 843

2.0 mi · 2 min · Delaney Road Southeast
9

Turn right onto CR 27

0.3 mi · 28 sec · 3rd Street Southeast
10

Turn slight left onto CR 927

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Denver Street Southeast
11

Continue on CR 28

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Marion Road Southeast
12

Turn straight onto CR 28

3.0 mi · 4 min · Mill Creek Road Southeast
13

Continue on CR 28

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Main Street
14

Turn left onto North 6th Street

50 ft · 2 sec · North 6th Street
15

Arrive at destination

North 6th Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

seat of Marion County, and capital of Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salem, OR

32 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

Harrisburg, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Eugene, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 64.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 105 East: Springfield, Portland

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 105 East: Springfield, Portland
4
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 5 North: Portland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 5 North: Portland
5
2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 5

Merge onto I 5

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
56.7 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward Sunnyside, Turner

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 248 Toward Sunnyside, Turner
4
64.2 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | North 6th Street

Turn left onto North 6th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.79 one way

$25.58 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $13.54 $27.07
premium $5.59 $14.13 $28.26
diesel $5.61 $14.17 $28.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.3 0 $6.74 $3.08
Efficient EV 16.1 0 $5.62 $2.57
EV Truck/SUV 25.7 0 $8.99 $4.11

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Eugene, OR

Night in Eugene on Saturday

Local time

9:19 PM

PDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aumsville, OR

Night in Aumsville on Saturday

Local time

9:19 PM

PDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Salem, OR

32 mi in

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 19m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-5, which accounts for a 53.8-mile stretch that serves as the backbone of your journey. While the interstate portion is fast and efficient, the character of the road shifts once you exit onto the local roads of Mill Creek and Delaney. Expect a transition from the high-speed rhythm of the interstate to the more localized pace of the final 10 miles. Being behind the wheel here is a functional experience, prioritizing speed and directness over technical or winding mountain passes.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.8 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Mill Creek Road Southeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.9 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Eugene, OR and Aumsville, OR, road signs point toward Sunnyside and Turner.

Sunnyside

56.7 mi in | ~1h 7m

Turner

56.7 mi in | ~1h 7m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 64.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 53.8 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.9 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aumsville, 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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