Origin
Tri-City, OR
Night in Tri-City on Saturday
Local time
10:42 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tri-City, OR to Eugene, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
90.4 mi
145 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tri-City, OR
Lukas Kosc
Eugene, OR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Tri-City, OR to Eugene, OR is 90.4 miles and takes about 1h 50m via I 5 and North Old Pacific Highway, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points in Oregon. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick transit. With a recommended one-day trip, this route is ideal for travelers prioritizing efficiency.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.2 miles from Tri-City, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 85.2 mi | 1h 39m |
| North Old Pacific Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Pacific Highway West #1W (91) Roadway #2 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I-5 North Franklin Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Arrow Way | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Weaver Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 85.2 mi, about 1h 39m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,305 veh/hr typical · worst 1,690
Quietest
1 AM
~122 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tri-City, OR and Eugene, OR.
1
Start on Arrow Way
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Arrow Way
2
Turn left onto Indian Lane
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Indian Lane
3
At end of road, turn left onto Loop Road
140 ft
·
6 sec
·
Loop Road
4
Continue on Loop Road
482 ft
·
26 sec
·
Loop Road
5
Turn right onto OR 99
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Old Pacific Highway
6
Turn left onto Weaver Road
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Weaver Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
8
Merge onto I 5
85 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
I 5
9
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
10
Continue on OR 99
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Pacific Highway West #1W (91) Roadway #2
11
Turn straight onto OR 99
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
12
Continue on OR 99
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Broadway
13
Turn straight onto Mill Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Mill Street
14
Arrive at destination
Coburg Road
Toward Springfield
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of this 1h 50m drive, you have a lot of flexibility in when you depart. Leaving Tri-City in the morning will allow you to arrive in Eugene with plenty of daylight. The fuel cost is estimated at $17, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before you begin, as there are no specific recommended stops on this short route. You can easily complete this drive in a single day, making it a simple point-to-point trip.
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 45.2 miles from Tri-City, OR, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.2 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.2 miles or 55m 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 29m
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 Tri-City, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tri-City, OR
This is one driving day of about 90.4 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Tri-City, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 85.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.2 miles from Tri-City, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.2 miles.
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 88 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Indian Lane
Turn left onto Indian Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Loop Road
At end of road, turn left onto Loop Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
OR 99 / North Old Pacific Highway
Turn right onto OR 99 / North Old Pacific Highway
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Weaver Road
Turn left onto Weaver Road
Navigation decision point
5
88 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m 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
$17.52 one way
$35.04 round trip
$4.92/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.20 | $18.51 | $37.03 |
| premium | $5.44 | $19.35 | $38.70 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $19.93 | $39.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
| Efficient EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.66 | $5.79 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Eugene, OR
Night in Eugene on Saturday
Local time
10:42 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°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
13 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 50m 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 drive is primarily highway, with 95% of the 90.4 miles on I 5. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 85.2 miles on I 5 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect the interstate portions to feel very direct, with frequent exits that can increase traffic density as you approach your destination.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.2 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and North Old Pacific Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Indian Lane.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tri-City, OR to Eugene, OR is easy. At 1h 50m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Indian Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Loop Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (OR 99 / North Old Pacific Highway): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
767 ft
409 ft
Total Climb
558 ft
Total Descent
870 ft
Highest Point
767 ft
~12.9 mi in
Elevation Range
359 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Eugene, OR
Full guide →Founded 1846
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.
Top landmarks
- • Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art — museum in Eugene, Oregon
- • Knight Library — library at the University of Oregon, USA
- • Eugene–Springfield — train station in Eugene, Oregon, United States
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 50m. Total distance: 90.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 85.2 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 0.3 miles (Indian Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Loop Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (OR 99 / North Old Pacific Highway): 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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