Spanning 114.7 miles, this route from Eugene to Damascus is a straightforward journey that takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region, the drive stays consistent in climate and character. You can easily tackle this trip in a single day, as it doesn't require an overnight stay or a rigorous multi-day schedule. Budgeting roughly $23 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way trip. Because there are no mandatory stops included in this plan, you have the flexibility to drive straight through or build in your own breaks along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.3 miles from Eugene, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
93.8 mi
1h 49m
I 205
11.4 mi
14m
Southeast Highway 212
5.7 mi
10m
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1.3 mi
1m
Coburg Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 93.8 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene, OR and Damascus, 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
94 mi·1 hr 49 min·I 5
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi·52 sec
Exit 288Toward I 205 North: Oregon CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 205
11 mi·14 min·I 205
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 12Toward OR 212 East: Damascus, EstacadaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto OR 212
5.7 mi·10 min·Southeast Highway 212
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
OR 212
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 20-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. Since this is a relatively short trip, you won't need to worry about complex refueling strategies, though setting aside $23 for gas is a smart move. Stay alert for the frequent turns that characterize this route, as they require more focus than a typical interstate drive. Because there are no pre-planned stops, take advantage of the short travel time by departing whenever works best for your day. Using the Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway is a key part of this transition, so keep an eye on your GPS as you switch between these local roads.
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 57.3 miles from Eugene, OR, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.8 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 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.3 miles or 1h 9m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Damascus, 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 114.7 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 93.8 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 109 — 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.
7
96.7 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
8
108.8 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
5
109 mi into trip|~2h 10m in|OR 212 / Southeast Highway 212
Turn right onto OR 212 / Southeast Highway 212
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.85 one way
$45.70 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$24.18
$48.36
premium
$5.59
$25.25
$50.50
diesel
$5.61
$25.32
$50.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.4
0
$12.04
$5.51
Efficient EV
28.7
0
$10.04
$4.59
EV Truck/SUV
45.9
0
$16.06
$7.34
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 19, 2026
Origin
Eugene, OR
Late night
in Eugene on Tuesday
Local time
5:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Damascus, OR
Late night
in Damascus on Tuesday
Local time
5:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 20m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While the path utilizes I-105 East, the Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway, and I-5 North, the route maintains a 0% highway share, emphasizing the local nature of these roads. You will find that the road demands your attention as you navigate through various turns, shifting away from a standard highway grind. The experience is defined by these technical, local stretches that keep you engaged behind the wheel. It is a practical drive that favors local connectivity over long, uninterrupted high-speed segments.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.8 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 205. 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 20m drive. You will face about 7 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 96.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Eugene, OR to Damascus, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Estacada along the way.
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.
The longest stretch is about 93.8 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 96.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Damascus, OR before heading back.
