Eugene to Beavercreek is 103.7 miles and takes about 2 hours 12 minutes via I 5 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within Oregon, moving from the Pacific Coast region towards another Pacific Coast locale. Expect a drive that's mostly on the interstate, offering a straightforward path between these two points. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient journey without extensive detours, suitable for a quick trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.9 miles from Eugene, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
84.2 mi
1h 38m
South New Era Road
4.8 mi
7m
South Leland Road
2.8 mi
5m
Ehlen Road Northeast
2.7 mi
4m
Pacific Highway East
1.9 mi
2m
South Highway 99E
1.7 mi
2m
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1.3 mi
1m
Southwest Pacific Highway East
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 84.2 mi, about 1h 38m
Traffic on I-105
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,933 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~109 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
26.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 39 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene, OR and Beavercreek, 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
84 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 5
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit onto I 5
0.4 mi·44 sec·I 5
Toward Donald, Aurora
7
Turn right onto CR 96
2.7 mi·4 min·Ehlen Road Northeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto OR 99E
1.9 mi·2 min·Pacific Highway East
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on OR 99E
1.0 mi·1 min·Southwest Pacific Highway East
10
Continue on OR 99E
0.9 mi·1 min·Southwest 1st Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on OR 99E
0.9 mi·2 min·Southeast 1st Avenue
12
Continue on OR 99E
1.7 mi·2 min·South Highway 99E
13
Turn right onto South Haines Road
163 ft·11 sec·South Haines Road
14
Turn left onto South New Era Road
3.0 mi·5 min·South New Era Road
15
Continue on South New Era Road
1.8 mi·2 min·South New Era Road
16
Turn right onto South Leland Road
2.8 mi·5 min·South Leland Road
17
Arrive at destination
South Leland Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 12 minutes, this trip is best suited for a single day. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive by midday, leaving plenty of time for activities upon arrival. The longest stretch on I 5 means you can cover a good distance efficiently, but be mindful of fuel. Since it's a 103.7-mile drive with an estimated fuel cost of $21, it's wise to ensure you have a full tank before leaving Eugene, as dedicated services might be spaced out on the local road sections. Plan for one main stop to break up the longest interstate segment if needed.
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 51.9 miles from Eugene, OR, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.2 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 23 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.9 miles or 1h 2m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beavercreek, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eugene, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Eugene, OR
This is one driving day of about 103.7 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Eugene, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 84.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 89.8 — 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
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.
5
86.7 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward Donald, Aurora
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Donald, Aurora
5
87.1 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast
Turn right onto CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
89.8 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|OR 99E / Pacific Highway East
Turn left onto OR 99E / Pacific Highway East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.38 one way
$36.75 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$19.68
$39.36
premium
$5.04
$20.58
$41.17
diesel
$4.80
$19.58
$39.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.1
0
$10.89
$4.98
Efficient EV
25.9
0
$9.07
$4.15
EV Truck/SUV
41.5
0
$14.52
$6.64
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Eugene, OR
Late night
in Eugene on Sunday
Local time
2:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Clear
NNW 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:40AM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
Beavercreek, OR
Late night
in Beavercreek on Sunday
Local time
2:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Clear
NNE 3 to 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:40AM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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
1 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
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the journey taking place on major highways like I 5. You'll experience a significant stretch of 84.2 miles on I 5, which provides a consistent and faster pace. As you transition off the interstate onto South New Era Road and South Leland Road, the character of the drive will shift slightly, offering a change from the high-speed freeway environment. Be prepared for this blend of interstate travel and more local road segments as you approach your destination.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.2 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and South New Era Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 12m drive. You will face about 9 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 2.9 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.7 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
528 ft172 ft
Total Climb
543 ft
Total Descent
445 ft
Highest Point
528 ft
~103.7 mi in
Elevation Range
356 ft
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 Beavercreek, OR, road signs point toward Donald and Aurora.
Donald
86.7 mi in|~1h 43m|via I 5
Aurora
86.7 mi in|~1h 43m|via I 5
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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.
Top landmarks
•Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art — museum in Eugene, Oregon
•Knight Library — library at the University of Oregon, USA
•Eugene–Springfield — train station in Eugene, Oregon, United States
The longest stretch is about 84.2 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.7 miles (I 5): 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 Beavercreek, OR before heading back.
