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Trip from Depoe Bay, OR to Eugene, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 30m

Distance

99.3 mi

160 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 20m ★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 24m

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

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Depoe Bay, OR

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Downtown Eugene, OR, OR

Eugene, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Depoe Bay, OR to Eugene, OR covers 99.3 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Corvallis Newport Highway, State Highway 99, Oregon Coast Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.4 miles on Corvallis Newport Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.78 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

49.6 miles from Depoe Bay, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 99.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 30m drive with frequent turns across 99.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corvallis Newport Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 41.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest Coast Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 30m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Coast Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Southwest Evans Street): Navigation decision point; at 66.3 miles (OR 99W / State Highway 99): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southwest Coast Avenue

Turn right onto Southwest Coast Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southwest Evans Street

Turn left onto Southwest Evans Street

Navigation decision point

5
66.3 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | OR 99W / State Highway 99

At end of road, turn right onto OR 99W / State Highway 99

Navigation decision point

5
83.8 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | OR 99 / Ivy Street

Turn right onto OR 99 / Ivy Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
98.8 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | West 8th Avenue

Turn left onto West 8th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Corvallis Newport Highway 41.4 mi 56m
State Highway 99 16.8 mi 23m
Oregon Coast Highway 12.6 mi 19m
Highway 99S 11.9 mi 16m
Bellfountain Road 5.4 mi 8m
Greenberry Road 3.1 mi 5m
West 7th Avenue 2 mi 4m
Chapel Drive 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Corvallis Newport Highway — 41.4 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

48 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Southwest Coast Avenue

276 ft · 18 sec · Southwest Coast Avenue
3

Turn left onto Southwest Evans Street

183 ft · 10 sec · Southwest Evans Street
4

Turn right onto US 101

13 mi · 19 min · Oregon Coast Highway
5

Turn left onto US 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Olive Street
6

Continue on US 20

41 mi · 56 min · Corvallis Newport Highway
7

Continue on US 20; OR 34

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
8

Turn slight right onto US 20; OR 34

0.9 mi · 2 min · Applegate Street
9

Continue on Applegate Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Applegate Street
10

Turn right onto South 19th Street

0.5 mi · 52 sec · South 19th Street
11

Turn left onto Chapel Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Chapel Drive
12

At end of road, turn right onto Bellfountain Road

5.4 mi · 8 min · Bellfountain Road
13

Turn left onto Greenberry Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · Greenberry Road
14

At end of road, turn right onto OR 99W

9.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 99
15

Continue on OR 99W

0.7 mi · 1 min · North 5th Street
16

Continue on OR 99W

7.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 99
17

Turn right onto OR 99

1.0 mi · 2 min · Ivy Street
Use the right lane.
18

Continue on OR 99

12 mi · 16 min · Highway 99S
19

Continue on OR 99

2.0 mi · 4 min · West 7th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20

Turn right onto Olive Street

406 ft · 18 sec · Olive Street
21

Turn left onto West 8th Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 8th Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22

Turn left onto Mill Street

418 ft · 22 sec · Mill Street
23

Arrive at destination

Coburg Road
Toward Springfield

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 49.6 miles from Depoe Bay, OR, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.4 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 22 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.6 miles or 1h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h

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 Depoe Bay, 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 Depoe Bay, OR

This is one driving day of about 99.3 miles and 2h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Depoe Bay, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Corvallis Newport Highway for about 41.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.6 mi from Depoe Bay, OR · 1h 11m into the drive

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corvallis, OR

50 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

Toledo, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corvallis, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.6 miles from Depoe Bay, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Eugene, OR

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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mandy's Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Eugene, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.3

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15416540382

Visit website

Clearwater Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Newport, Oregon

1.4 mi

Restaurant Beck

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Depoe Bay, Oregon

1.6 mi

Mandy's Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15416540382

Visit website

Clearwater Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 14.2

Newport, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15412725550

Visit website

Restaurant Beck

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $100 or ab

Depoe Bay, Oregon

Hours: 5–9 pm

+15417653220

Visit website

Georgie's Beachside Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 14.2

Newport, Oregon

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+15412659800

Visit website

Timbers Restaurant and Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.3

Toledo, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+15413363272

Visit website

Putters Family Entertainment Center

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 92.2

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15416888901

Visit website

99 Grill Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.1

Harrisburg, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15419953766

Visit website

Little Chief Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.3

Siletz, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–3:30 pm

+15412720188

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 99.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 99.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 85.1

Junction City, Oregon

+18333994638

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 99.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 99.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Chargepoint Charging Staion

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 99.3

Eugene, Oregon

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 99.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 99.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Depoe Bay, Oregon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Depoe Bay, Oregon

+15417642311

Shelton McMurphey Johnson House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 99.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+15414840808

Visit website

Museum of Natural and Cultural History

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 99.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15413463024

Visit website

Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 14.2

Newport, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15418670100

Visit website

Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 99.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15414845307

Visit website

Newport Historic Bayfront

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 14.2

Newport, Oregon

Sea Lion Docks

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 14.2

Newport, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15412725551

Visit website

Mariner Square

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 14.2

Newport, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.78 one way

$39.56 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $20.94 $41.87
premium $5.59 $21.86 $43.72
diesel $5.61 $21.92 $43.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.8 0 $10.43 $4.77
Efficient EV 24.8 0 $8.69 $3.97
EV Truck/SUV 39.7 0 $13.90 $6.36

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Depoe Bay, OR

Morning in Depoe Bay on Saturday

Local time

9:01 AM

PDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eugene, OR

Morning in Eugene on Saturday

Local time

9:01 AM

PDT

Current temp

39°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 2 mph 3% chance 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

16 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 30m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Depoe Bay, OR to Eugene, OR covers 99.3 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Corvallis Newport Highway, State Highway 99, Oregon Coast Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 49.6 miles from Depoe Bay, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.78 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 2h 30m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Coast Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Southwest Evans Street): Navigation decision point; at 66.3 miles (OR 99W / State Highway 99): Navigation decision point.

The route from Depoe Bay, OR to Eugene, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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