Beaverton, OR to Eugene, OR is 107 miles and takes about 2h 11m via I 5, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, primarily traversing Oregon. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making for a straightforward journey. Consider this trip for a quick hop between two key Oregon cities, with minimal need for overnight planning. It's a practical option for moving between destinations or for a day trip if you have business in either location.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.5 miles from Beaverton, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 107 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the journey on major roadways like I 5. You'll encounter the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway and the Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway, facilitating a swift pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 97.6 miles on I 5, offering a consistent driving experience for a significant portion of the trip. Expect a smooth ride with minimal disruptions as you head south.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 97.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
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 107 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.6 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
6
5.9 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
6
105.3 mi into trip|~2h 6m 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
6
105.4 mi into trip|~2h 7m 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
7
106.8 mi into trip|~2h 10m in|East 8th Avenue
Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
97.6 mi
1h 54m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
5 mi
6m
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1 mi
1m
Coburg Road
0.8 mi
2m
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
0.3 mi
<1m
Mill Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Southwest Broadway Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Southwest Lombard Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 97.6 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Eugene, OR.
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, SalemUse the right lane.
7
Merge onto OR 217
5.0 mi·6 min·Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·43 sec
Toward I 5 South: SalemUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 5
98 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 105, OR 126 West: Eugene
11
Merge onto I 105; OR 126
1.0 mi·1 min·Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi·12 sec
Exit 2Toward Downtown, Coburg Road
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward Downtown, University of Oregon
14
Continue on Coburg Road
0.8 mi·2 min·Coburg Road
15
Continue on Mill Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Mill Street
16
Turn slight right onto Broadway Connector
167 ft·8 sec·Broadway Connector
17
Turn right onto East Broadway
275 ft·15 sec·East Broadway
18
Turn right onto High Street
400 ft·21 sec·High Street
19
Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
348 ft·16 sec·East 8th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Mill Street
418 ft·22 sec·Mill Street
21
Arrive at destination
Coburg Road
Toward Springfield
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of about 2 hours and 11 minutes, this drive is easily accomplished in a single day. You can depart anytime, but leaving mid-morning allows for a relaxed start and arrival well before evening. With only 107 miles and a fuel cost estimated at $21, you won't need extensive planning for stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Eugene, as services can become less frequent on stretches of I 5.
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 53.5 miles from Beaverton, OR, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.6 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 24 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.5 miles or 1h 5m 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 45m
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 Beaverton, 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 Beaverton, OR
This is one driving day of about 107 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Beaverton, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 97.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.5 mi from Beaverton, OR
· 1h 5m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.32 one way
$42.63 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$22.56
$45.12
premium
$5.59
$23.55
$47.11
diesel
$5.61
$23.62
$47.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.1
0
$11.24
$5.14
Efficient EV
26.8
0
$9.36
$4.28
EV Truck/SUV
42.8
0
$14.98
$6.85
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (65% 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
Beaverton, OR
Late night
in Beaverton on Saturday
Local time
2:54 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Eugene, OR
Late night
in Eugene on Saturday
Local time
2:54 AM
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
3 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
2h 11m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beaverton, OR to Eugene, OR covers 107 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.5 miles from Beaverton, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 107 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Beaverton, OR to Eugene, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
