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Trip from Oakridge, 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

1h 2m

Distance

41.9 mi

67 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m

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

city in Oregon, USA

Oakridge, OR

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Downtown Eugene, OR, OR

Eugene, OR

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 41.9-mile drive from Oakridge, OR to Eugene, OR is easily accomplished in about 1 hour and 2 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. Primarily using OR 58 and I 5, the route is heavily highway-focused, accounting for 85% of the journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, this is an economical and efficient option for travelers in the Pacific Coast region. You won't need to break this short trip up with an overnight stay. The overall feel is practical and direct, getting you from point A to point B without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
OR 58 23.8 mi 32m
Highway 58 7 mi 12m
I 5 3.7 mi 4m
Willamette Highway 2 mi 2m
Westfir-Oakridge Road 1.3 mi 1m
Franklin Boulevard 1.1 mi 2m
State Highway 58 0.7 mi <1m
Pacific Highway West #1W (91) Roadway #2 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: OR 58 — 23.8 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Commercial Street

427 ft · 16 sec · Commercial Street
2

Turn right onto Maple Street

323 ft · 19 sec · Maple Street
3

Turn left onto East 1st Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · East 1st Street
4

Turn left onto Crestview Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Crestview Street
5

Turn right onto OR 58

1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 58
6

Continue on OR 58

0.7 mi · 57 sec · State Highway 58
7

Turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road
8

Turn left onto Westfir Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Westfir Road
9

Turn right onto OR 58

23 mi · 31 min · OR 58
10

Continue on OR 58

5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 58
11

Continue on OR 58

2.0 mi · 2 min · Willamette Highway
12

Keep slight right at fork onto OR 58

0.5 mi · 59 sec · OR 58
Toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
13

Merge onto I 5; OR 99

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 5; OR 99
14

Take the exit onto OR 99

0.4 mi · 39 sec · I-5 North Franklin Boulevard
Toward OR 99, OR 126 Business West: University of Oregon, Downtown Eugene
15

Continue on OR 99

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Pacific Highway West #1W (91) Roadway #2
16

Turn straight onto OR 99

1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
17

Continue on OR 99

0.3 mi · 36 sec · East Broadway
18

Turn straight onto Mill Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Mill Street
19

Arrive at destination

Coburg Road
Toward Springfield

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Culp Creek, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Culp Creek, OR

21 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

Springfield, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Culp Creek, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Oakridge, 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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 39.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Maple Street

Turn right onto Maple Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 1st Street

Turn left onto East 1st Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Crestview Street

Turn left onto Crestview Street

Navigation decision point

6
35.4 mi into trip | ~52m in | OR 58

Keep slight right at fork onto OR 58 toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene

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

Toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
5
39.5 mi into trip | ~57m in | OR 99 / I-5 North Franklin Boulevard

Take the exit onto OR 99 / I-5 North Franklin Boulevard toward OR 99, OR 126 Business West: University of Oregon, Downtown Eugene

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

Toward OR 99, OR 126 Business West: University...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.35 one way

$16.69 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $8.83 $17.67
premium $5.59 $9.22 $18.45
diesel $5.61 $9.25 $18.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.6 0 $4.40 $2.01
Efficient EV 10.5 0 $3.67 $1.68
EV Truck/SUV 16.8 0 $5.87 $2.68

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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

Oakridge, OR

Late night in Oakridge on Sunday

Local time

12:33 AM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eugene, OR

Late night in Eugene on Sunday

Local time

12:33 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

1 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

1h 2m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this journey, with 85% of the 41.9 miles on major roads like OR 58 and I 5. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 23.8 miles, primarily on OR 58, offering a consistent pace. While the route is largely highway, it offers a direct connection between two points within the Pacific Coast region. The character is less about winding scenic byways and more about efficient travel, allowing you to cover ground quickly.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.8 mi on OR 58.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OR 58 and Highway 58. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Maple Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 41.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Crestview Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 41.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.8 miles on OR 58. 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 0.1 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Crestview 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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