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Trip from Harrisburg, OR to Eugene, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

33m

Distance

19.4 mi

31 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Harrisburg, OR, OR

Harrisburg, OR

Deanna Arroyo

Downtown Eugene, OR, OR

Eugene, OR

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick jaunt between Harrisburg and Eugene, you will find this 19.4-mile trip is easily managed in about 33 minutes. Because the distance is so short, it is perfectly suited for a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $4 on fuel for the journey, making it a very affordable connection within the Pacific Coast region. The route relies on a straightforward path using Highway 99S, Highway 99E, and West 7th Avenue. Since both your starting point and destination are located in the Pacific Coast region, the drive remains consistent in character from start to finish. It is a practical, no-fuss commute that gets you exactly where you need to go without any unnecessary complications.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 99S 11.9 mi 16m
Highway 99E 3.5 mi 5m
West 7th Avenue 2 mi 4m
Ivy Street 1 mi 2m
West 8th Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
South 3rd Street 0.3 mi <1m
Albany-Junction City Highway 0.1 mi <1m
Mill Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Highway 99S — 11.9 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, OR and Eugene, OR.

1

Start on this road

57 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Territorial Street

135 ft · 9 sec · Territorial Street
3

Turn left onto OR 99E

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Albany-Junction City Highway
4

Continue on OR 99E

0.3 mi · 45 sec · South 3rd Street
5

Continue on OR 99E

3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E
6

Continue on OR 99

1.0 mi · 2 min · Ivy Street
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on OR 99

12 mi · 16 min · Highway 99S
8

Continue on OR 99

2.0 mi · 4 min · West 7th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn right onto Olive Street

406 ft · 18 sec · Olive Street
10

Turn left onto West 8th Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 8th Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11

Turn left onto Mill Street

418 ft · 22 sec · Mill Street
12

Arrive at destination

Coburg Road
Toward Springfield

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Territorial Street

Turn right onto Territorial Street

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | OR 99E / Albany-Junction City Highway

Turn left onto OR 99E / Albany-Junction City Highway

Navigation decision point

4
18.9 mi into trip | ~30m in | Olive Street

Turn right onto Olive Street

Navigation decision point

6
18.9 mi into trip | ~31m in | West 8th Avenue

Turn left onto West 8th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.86 one way

$7.73 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $4.09 $8.18
premium $5.59 $4.27 $8.54
diesel $5.61 $4.28 $8.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.8 0 $2.04 $0.93
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.70 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.72 $1.24

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Harrisburg, OR

Late night in Harrisburg on Sunday

Local time

12:57 AM

PDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eugene, OR

Late night in Eugene on Sunday

Local time

12:57 AM

PDT

Current temp

42°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

33m 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 focused experience behind the wheel, as this route is heavily weighted toward highway travel with an 79% highway share. The drive maintains a steady rhythm, featuring a longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.9 miles on Highway 99S. You will transition from these open highway lanes into the local flow of West 7th Avenue as you reach your destination. Because this is a short, highway-focused drive, it avoids the complexities of technical, winding backroads. You will spend the vast majority of your time maintaining a consistent pace, allowing for a predictable and efficient arrival in Eugene.

79% 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: 11.9 mi on Highway 99S.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 99S and Highway 99E. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Territorial Street.

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 33m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Territorial Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (OR 99E / Albany-Junction City Highway): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (Olive Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

430 ft 310 ft

Total Climb

124 ft

Total Descent

4 ft

Highest Point

430 ft

~19.4 mi in

Elevation Range

120 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on Highway 99S. 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: near the start (Territorial Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (OR 99E / Albany-Junction City Highway): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (Olive Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eugene, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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