Origin
Eugene, OR
Late night in Eugene on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eugene, OR to Yoncalla, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Yoncalla, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway from Eugene to Yoncalla, you are looking at a straightforward 45.3-mile journey that typically takes about 57 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays due to its manageable length. You can expect to spend roughly $9 on fuel for the round trip, making it an affordable option for a spontaneous drive. The route stays entirely within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, keeping the environment consistent from start to finish. Since it is a highway-focused drive, it offers a practical way to transition from the city of Eugene to the quieter surroundings of Yoncalla without the need for extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 38.6 mi | 44m |
| Elkhead Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Coburg Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Anlauf Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Eagle Valley Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Third Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Alder Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 38.6 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene, OR and Yoncalla, 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
39 mi
·
44 min
·
I 5
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Scotts Valley, Elkhead
7
Turn left onto CR 25
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Anlauf Road
8
Continue on CR 7
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Elkhead Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto OR 99
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Eagle Valley Road
10
Turn left onto Third Street
323 ft
·
16 sec
·
Third Street
11
Turn right onto Alder Street
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
Alder Street
12
Arrive at destination
Alder Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Eugene, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 45.2 — 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
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
5
41.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward Scotts Valley, Elkhead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Scotts Valley, Elkhead
5
45.1 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Third Street
Turn left onto Third Street
Navigation decision point
5
45.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Alder Street
Turn right onto Alder Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.02 one way
$18.05 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.55 | $19.10 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Yoncalla, OR
Late night in Yoncalla on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Cottage Grove, OR
23 mi in
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
21 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
57m 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 trip dominated by high-speed transit, as 85% of your travel occurs on major highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-5, which accounts for a 38.6-mile stretch of the journey, providing a consistent and efficient flow. Once you exit the interstate, the character of the road shifts as you navigate Elkhead Road and the Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway to reach your destination. This mix creates a drive that prioritizes speed early on before transitioning into more localized segments. It is a functional, efficient route that feels more like a direct transit corridor than a winding scenic byway.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.6 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Elkhead Road. 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 57m 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 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 41.1 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.
Between Eugene, OR and Yoncalla, OR, road signs point toward Scotts Valley and Elkhead.
Scotts Valley
41.1 mi in
|
~50m
Elkhead
41.1 mi in
|
~50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 38.6 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 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 41.1 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 Yoncalla, 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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