Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
109.6 mi
176 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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West Haven, OR
Jan Tang
Eugene to West Haven is 109.6 miles and takes about 2h 14m via I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Oregon, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. It's a straightforward trip, predominantly on major highways, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. You'll find it to be a quick, no-fuss route for a single day's travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.8 miles from Eugene, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 97.5 mi | 1h 54m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Coburg Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Barnes Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Leahy Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 84th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 90th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 46 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,667 veh/hr typical · worst 4,267
Quietest
2 AM
~291 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene, OR and West Haven, OR.
Start on Coburg Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 105; OR 126
Take the exit
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Merge onto OR 217
Take the exit
Turn right onto Southwest Barnes Road
Turn left onto Southwest 84th Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest Leahy Road
Turn right onto Southwest 90th Avenue
Arrive at destination
For this 2h 14m drive, leaving Eugene in the morning is ideal to avoid the bulk of potential traffic. Since it's a relatively short trip at 109.6 miles, you likely won't need extensive stops, but there are plenty of services along I 5 if you need to stretch your legs or refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the 97.5-mile mark on I 5; services can be more spaced out on longer highway stretches. Your estimated fuel cost is around $21, so plan accordingly.
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.
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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.8 miles or 1h 6m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Haven, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Eugene, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 109.6 miles and 2h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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.
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 54.8 miles from Eugene, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 108 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 105 East: Springfield, Portland
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Barnes Road East, Saint Vincent Hospital
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$21.24 one way
$42.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.20 | $22.45 | $44.89 |
| premium | $5.44 | $23.46 | $46.92 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $24.16 | $48.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.51 | $5.26 |
| Efficient EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.34 | $7.01 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Eugene on Friday
Local time
1:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in West Haven on Friday
Local time
1:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This trip is mostly highway, with 95% of the 109.6 miles on major freeways. You'll encounter a 97.5-mile stretch on I 5, which means extended periods of consistent cruising. The transition from highway to surface roads will occur near the end of your trip, likely within the last few miles. Expect a high volume of exits and potential merging traffic as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
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 109.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.9 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 100.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
557 ft
Total Descent
462 ft
Highest Point
525 ft
~109.6 mi in
Elevation Range
361 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Eugene, OR to West Haven, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Beaverton along the way.
Beaverton
Founded 1846
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 109.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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