Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
75.3 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Photo: Adem Erkoç
The drive from Dallas, OR to Eugene, OR covers 75.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southeast Washington Street, Southeast Uglow Avenue, Southeast Monmouth Cut Off for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
37.7 miles from Dallas, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 75.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Uglow Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Monmouth Cut Off | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clow Corner Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Pacific Highway West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pacific Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Suver Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Corvallis Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, OR and Eugene, OR.
Start on Southwest Washington Street
Continue on Southeast Washington Street
Continue on Southeast Uglow Avenue
Turn slight left onto Southeast Monmouth Cut Off
Continue on Clow Corner Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Pacific Highway West
Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West
Continue on Pacific Avenue North
Continue on South Pacific Highway West
Turn left onto Suver Road
Turn right onto Corvallis Road
Continue on Northwest Independence Highway
Turn left onto Northwest Springhill Drive
At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany-Corvallis Highway
Continue on Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
Turn left onto 9th Avenue Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway
Merge slight left onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast
Turn slight right onto 9th Avenue Southeast
Continue on 9th Avenue Southeast
Turn straight onto Santiam Highway Southeast
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 105, OR 126 West: Eugene
Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Coburg Road
Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, University of Oregon
Continue on Coburg Road
Continue on Mill Street
Turn slight right onto Broadway Connector
Turn right onto East Broadway
Turn right onto High Street
Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
Turn left onto Mill Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 75.3 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 43m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eugene, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Dallas, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Dallas, OR
This is one driving day of about 75.3 miles and 1h 27m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.7 mi from Dallas, OR · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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.
A short stop after about 75.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Dallas, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Eugene, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Eugene, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.68 one way
$29.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $15.82 | $31.65 |
| premium | $5.57 | $16.50 | $33.00 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $18.87 | $37.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.61 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.54 | $4.82 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Dallas on Saturday
Local time
7:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Eugene on Saturday
Local time
7:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
38°F
Albany, OR
38 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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