Trip from Mount Angel, OR to Eugene, OR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

80.6 mi

130 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 36m ★

6 AM

1h 44m

8 AM

1h 59m

10 AM

1h 49m

12 PM

1h 48m

3 PM

1h 50m

5 PM

1h 58m

8 PM

1h 39m

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

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Trip Overview

This 80.6-mile drive from Mount Angel, Oregon, to Eugene, Oregon, takes about 1 hour and 43 minutes and is a manageable one-day trip. Primarily using I-5, you'll encounter a highway-focused experience for most of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, this route offers an economical way to travel between two points within the Pacific Coast region. Since there are no recommended stops, you can easily complete this drive in a single stretch, making it ideal for a quick transit or a focused drive without significant detours. The direct nature of this trip means you can get on the road and arrive at your destination efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

40.3 miles from Mount Angel, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 5	57.2 mi	1h 6m
Silverton Road Northeast	7.1 mi	9m
Mount Angel Highway Northeast	3.5 mi	5m
Cordon Road Northeast	3 mi	4m
Kuebler Boulevard Southeast	2.8 mi	4m
Cordon Road Southeast	1.7 mi	2m
Brush Creek Drive Northeast	1.2 mi	2m
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 5 — 57.2 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Railroad Avenue

75 ft · 5 sec · Railroad Avenue

Turn left onto West Church Street

49 ft · 3 sec · West Church Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.5 mi · 46 sec · South Main Street

Continue on CR 18

3.5 mi · 5 min · Mount Angel Highway Northeast

At end of road, turn right onto CR 26

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Hazelgreen Road Northeast

Turn left onto CR 639

1.2 mi · 2 min · Brush Creek Drive Northeast

Turn right onto OR 213

7.1 mi · 9 min · Silverton Road Northeast

Turn left onto CR 97

3.0 mi · 4 min · Cordon Road Northeast

Use the left lane.

Continue on Cordon Road Southeast

1.7 mi · 2 min · Cordon Road Southeast

Continue on Kuebler Boulevard Southeast

2.8 mi · 4 min · Kuebler Boulevard Southeast

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 5; OR 99E

57 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 5; OR 99E

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 105, OR 126 West: Eugene

Merge onto I 105; OR 126

1.0 mi · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 12 sec

Exit 2 Toward Downtown, Coburg Road

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward Downtown, University of Oregon

Continue on Coburg Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Coburg Road

Continue on Mill Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Mill Street

Turn slight right onto Broadway Connector

167 ft · 8 sec · Broadway Connector

Turn right onto East Broadway

275 ft · 15 sec · East Broadway

Turn right onto High Street

400 ft · 21 sec · High Street

Turn right onto East 8th Avenue

348 ft · 16 sec · East 8th Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Mill Street

418 ft · 22 sec · Mill Street

Arrive at destination

Coburg Road

Toward Springfield

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 43 minutes, this trip is best suited for a single-day excursion. You can comfortably depart any time of day without needing to split the drive. The longest stretch on I-5 is over 57 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you get too low, especially since no specific stops are recommended. Keep an eye on the time and traffic, as I-5 can experience congestion as you approach Eugene. The $16 fuel cost is a good budget to keep in mind for this straightforward transit.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 40.3 miles from Mount Angel, OR, or about 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.2 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 18 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.3 miles or 53m 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 26m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Mount Angel, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mount Angel, OR

This is one driving day of about 80.6 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Mount Angel, OR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 57.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

seat of Marion County, and capital of Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salem, OR

40 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

Salem, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salem, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.3 miles from Mount Angel, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Mandy's Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Eugene, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15416540382

Visit website

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albany, Oregon

1.8 mi

The Manila Fiesta

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salem, Oregon

2.4 mi

Mandy's Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15416540382

Visit website

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15418129220

The Manila Fiesta

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 2–7 pm

+19713325578

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+15419266717

Visit website

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15035815721

The Home Place Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Silverton, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15038736391

Visit website

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15419265755

Visit website

Vault 244

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Expensive

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417919511

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Chargepoint Charging Staion

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+15414972934

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 12.6 and 80.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

12.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | CR 97 / Cordon Road Northeast

Turn left onto CR 97 / Cordon Road Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

20.4 mi into trip | ~30m in | I 5; OR 99E

Merge onto I 5; OR 99E

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

79 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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

79.1 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Downtown, University of Oregon

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

Toward Downtown, University of Oregon

80.5 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | East 8th Avenue

Turn right onto East 8th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.06 one way

$32.11 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$16.99	$33.99
premium	$5.59	$17.74	$35.48
diesel	$5.61	$17.80	$35.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.2	$8.46	$3.87
Efficient EV	20.2	$7.05	$3.22
EV Truck/SUV	32.2	$11.28	$5.16

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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 19, 2026

Origin

Mount Angel, OR

Morning in Mount Angel on Tuesday

Local time

7:13 AM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eugene, OR

Morning in Eugene on Tuesday

Local time

7:13 AM

PDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Salem, OR

40 mi in

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

1 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

1h 43m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 71% of the journey on major highways like I-5. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 57.2 miles on I-5, offering a consistent pace. While Mount Angel Highway Northeast and Silverton Road Northeast provide the initial transition, the bulk of your time will be spent on the interstate. Expect a straightforward driving experience with minimal variations in road type, allowing for a steady cruise for much of the 80.6 miles.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 57.2 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Silverton Road Northeast. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.6 miles in near CR 97 / Cordon Road Northeast.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 80.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 12.6 miles (CR 97 / Cordon Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 1h 43m. Total distance: 80.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 57.2 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Mount Angel, OR to Eugene, OR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Mandy's Family Restaurant

Mandy's Family Restaurant

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

The Manila Fiesta

Roger's Restaurant

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

The Home Place Restaurant

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

Vault 244

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Chargepoint Charging Staion

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Shelton McMurphey Johnson House

Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center

Adventure! Children's Museum

Lane County History Museum

Amazon Park

The Oregon Garden

Historic Carousel & Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Mount Angel, OR

Eugene, OR

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 43m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Eugene, OR

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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