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Trip from Hood River, 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

3h 30m

Distance

172.5 mi

278 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 18m ★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m

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

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city in and county seat of Hood River County, Oregon, United States

Hood River, OR

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Downtown Eugene, OR, OR

Eugene, OR

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Trip Overview

This 171.7-mile journey from Hood River, OR, to Eugene, OR, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 49 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of around $34, it's an economical trip. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, indicated by the 0% highway share, suggesting a more turn-heavy, local driving experience. This route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing you to enjoy the drive without feeling rushed. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so expect a consistent regional feel throughout.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

86.2 miles from Hood River, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 107.1 mi 2h 7m
Columbia River Highway 54.2 mi 1h 3m
Banfield Freeway 6.8 mi 9m
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway 1 mi 1m
Coburg Road 0.8 mi 2m
State Street 0.4 mi <1m
2nd Street 0.2 mi <1m
Mill Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 107.1 mi, about 2h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Park Street

446 ft · 19 sec · Park Street
2

Continue on 9th Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · 9th Street
3

Turn right onto State Street

0.4 mi · 52 sec · State Street
4

Turn left onto 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · 2nd Street
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Toward I 84 West: Portland Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 84

54 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Columbia River Highway
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on I 84; US 30

6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
Toward Portland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
9

Keep slight left at fork

261 ft · 4 sec
Toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 5

107 mi · 2 hr 7 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 105, OR 126 West: Eugene
12

Merge onto I 105; OR 126

1.0 mi · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 12 sec
Exit 2 Toward Downtown, Coburg Road
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward Downtown, University of Oregon
15

Continue on Coburg Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Coburg Road
16

Continue on Mill Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Mill Street
17

Turn slight right onto Broadway Connector

167 ft · 8 sec · Broadway Connector
18

Turn right onto East Broadway

275 ft · 15 sec · East Broadway
19

Turn right onto High Street

400 ft · 21 sec · High Street
20

Turn right onto East 8th Avenue

348 ft · 16 sec · East 8th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Turn left onto Mill Street

418 ft · 22 sec · Mill Street
22

Arrive at destination

Coburg Road
Toward Springfield

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short distance of 171.7 miles and a driving time of under three hours, this route offers great flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps after a morning coffee in Hood River, and still arrive in Eugene with plenty of daylight. With only one suggested stop and a fuel cost of approximately $34, you have ample freedom to decide on your pacing. Keep an eye on your navigation as you'll be on local roads (9th Street, State Street, 2nd Street) for the entire trip, so paying attention to turns is key to staying on track.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.2 miles from Hood River, OR, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.1 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 38 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 86.2 miles or 1h 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eugene, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hood River, 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 Hood River, OR

This is one driving day of about 172.5 miles and 3h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Hood River, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 107.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Portland, OR

86 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

Gresham, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tigard, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.2 miles from Hood River, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Le Pigeon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $100 or ab mile 61.6

Hours: 5–10 pm

+15035468796

Visit website

Bette's Place

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hood River, Oregon

0.4 mi

Lechon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Lan Su Chinese Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 61.6

Hours: 10 am–6:30 pm

+15032288131

Visit website

TwentySix Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

1 mi

Cafe Ume

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

1.9 mi

Le Pigeon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $100 or ab mile 61.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 5–10 pm

+15035468796

Visit website

Bette's Place

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hood River, Oregon

Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm

+15413861880

Visit website

Lechon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 61.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15032199000

Visit website

Mandy's Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 172.5

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15416540382

Visit website

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine | Pearl District

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 61.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+19717544966

Visit website

Café UNITED

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15039841072

Visit website

The Society Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15034450444

Visit website

Grits N' Gravy

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15032273903

Visit website

Lan Su Chinese Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 61.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–6:30 pm

+15032288131

Visit website

TwentySix Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Cafe Ume

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15035227160

Visit website

Common Grounds Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15033419528

Visit website

Marino Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15032311313

Visit website

Albina Press

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+19712795196

Café Zamora

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm

+19713367398

Visit website

red e café roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15039981387

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Hood River, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 172.5

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Hood River, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 172.5

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 172.5

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 172.5

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hood River, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hood River, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Hood River Waterfront Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Hood River, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15413875201

Visit website

Hopscotch Portland

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 61.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18334779229

Visit website

Shelton McMurphey Johnson House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 172.5

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+15414840808

Visit website

Lloyd Center Ice Rink

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 61.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–7:30 pm

+15032886073

Visit website

Powell's City of Books

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 61.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18008787323

Visit website

Experiment PDX

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 61.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 12–5 pm

+15038890931

Visit website

Museum of Natural and Cultural History

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 172.5

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15413463024

Visit website

Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 172.5

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15414845307

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 172.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 84 West: Portland

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 84 West: Portland
6
62 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
8
62.3 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
6
170.8 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in

Take the exit toward Downtown, Coburg Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 2 Toward Downtown, Coburg Road
7
172.3 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in | East 8th Avenue

Turn right onto East 8th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.36 one way

$68.73 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $36.37 $72.74
premium $5.59 $37.97 $75.94
diesel $5.61 $38.09 $76.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.8 0 $18.11 $8.28
Efficient EV 43.1 0 $15.09 $6.90
EV Truck/SUV 69 0 $24.15 $11.04

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (67% 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

Hood River, OR

Evening in Hood River on Saturday

Local time

7:46 PM

PDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eugene, OR

Evening in Eugene on Saturday

Local time

7:46 PM

PDT

Current temp

42°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

28 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

3h 30m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 171.7-mile route. With no highway segments, you'll be navigating through towns and communities for the full duration of your 2 hour and 49-minute journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile implies frequent intersections and changes in direction. This isn't a high-speed, straight-shot drive; instead, it's a more engaged and connected experience with the local landscape as you make your way from Hood River to Eugene.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.1 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Columbia River Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 172.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 62 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.

Between Hood River, OR and Eugene, OR, road signs point toward Portland, Omsi, City Center and Salem.

Portland

55.2 mi in | ~1h 5m | via I 84; US 30

Omsi

62 mi in | ~1h 15m

City Center

62 mi in | ~1h 15m

Salem

62.3 mi in | ~1h 15m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 172.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 107.1 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Eugene, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 62 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Eugene, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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