Origin
Eugene, OR
Late night in Eugene on Tuesday
Local time
2:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eugene, OR to Cottage Grove, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eugene, OR
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Cottage Grove, OR
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Trip Overview
This short 22.5-mile journey from Eugene to Cottage Grove in Oregon's Pacific Coast region takes about 30 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward drive that works perfectly as a day trip, requiring just a single day to experience. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is budget-friendly. The primary roads you'll utilize are I-105 East and I-5 South, indicating a practical, local feel rather than a sprawling scenic adventure. Given its brevity, you won't need to consider overnight stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Coburg Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| OR 99 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Cottage Grove Connector | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 18.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene, OR and Cottage Grove, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
4
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 South: Roseburg
5
Merge onto I 5
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 5
6
Take the exit onto Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3
Exit 174
Toward Cottage Grove, Dorena Lake
7
Turn slight right onto Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3
210 ft
·
5 sec
·
Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3
8
Turn slight right onto East Cottage Grove Connector
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Cottage Grove Connector
9
Turn straight onto OR 99
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
OR 99
10
Turn right
134 ft
·
9 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 22.5 — 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
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 105; OR 126 / Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 105; OR 126 / Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Roseburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 South: Roseburg
6
21 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3
Take the exit onto Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3 toward Cottage Grove, Dorena Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 174
Toward Cottage Grove, Dorena Lake
4
22.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.48 one way
$8.96 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.74 | $9.49 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Cottage Grove, OR
Late night in Cottage Grove on Tuesday
Local time
2:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°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
2 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
30m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating more local roads and intersections than open interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent adjustments to your direction. The Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway is part of your journey, indicating a more community-oriented roadway experience. Prepare for a driving style that requires attention to local traffic patterns and turns, rather than sustained high-speed cruising.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway. 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 30m drive. You will face about 6 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 1.1 miles (I 105; OR 126 / Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
On the drive from Eugene, OR to Cottage Grove, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Dorena Lake along the way.
Dorena Lake
21 mi in
|
~26m
|
via Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3
About the Cities
Starting in Eugene, OR
Full guide →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.
Arriving in Cottage Grove, OR
Full guide →Founded 1887
Cottage Grove is a small town at the southern tip of the Willamette Valley near the confluence of the Coast Fork Willamette and Row rivers. It has a historic downtown area and is also known as the filming location of scenes in a few well-known films such as Animal House and The General.
Top landmarks
- • Chambers Covered Bridge — historic bridge in Cottage Grove, Oregon, USA
- • First Presbyterian Church — church and historic church building in Cottage Grove, Oregon, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 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 1.1 miles (I 105; OR 126 / Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cottage Grove, 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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