Origin
Eugene, OR
Late night in Eugene on Tuesday
Local time
3:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eugene, OR to Halsey, 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
36m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Halsey, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Eugene and Halsey, this 27.9-mile trip is a straightforward journey that takes roughly 36 minutes to complete. Because the duration is so brief, it works perfectly as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $6 on fuel, making this an economical option for a short-haul commute or visit. The route stays entirely within the Pacific Coast region, ensuring a consistent environment throughout your drive. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, the efficiency of this path allows for maximum flexibility in your schedule. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two Oregon locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 21.9 mi | 25m |
| Halsey-Sweet Home Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Coburg Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Highway 228 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West G Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 21.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene, OR and Halsey, 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
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 5
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
7
Turn left onto OR 228
205 ft
·
3 sec
·
Highway 228
8
Continue on OR 228
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
9
Turn left onto OR 99E
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West 2nd Street
10
Turn left onto West G Street
5 ft
·
0 sec
·
West G Street
11
Arrive at destination
West G Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 27.6 — 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
24.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
5
25.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
OR 228 / Highway 228
Turn left onto OR 228 / Highway 228
Navigation decision point
4
27.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
OR 99E / West 2nd Street
Turn left onto OR 99E / West 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.56 one way
$11.12 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Halsey, OR
Late night in Halsey on Tuesday
Local time
3:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
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
36m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 79% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your journey, specifically 21.9 miles, cruising along I-5, which provides the primary artery for the drive. The experience shifts once you transition onto the Halsey-Sweet Home Highway and the Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway to reach your final destination. Expect a fast-paced environment where the road is designed for efficiency rather than winding, technical maneuvers. It is a functional, direct drive that favors speed and clear navigation over complex local road patterns.
79% 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: 21.9 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Halsey-Sweet Home Highway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Halsey, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Brownsville along the way.
Brownsville
24.9 mi in
|
~31m
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.
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 36m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.9 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 24.9 miles: 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 Halsey, 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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