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Trip from Eugene, OR to Chenoweth, OR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 52m

Distance

191.6 mi

308 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 39m ★
6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m

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

Downtown Eugene, OR, OR

Eugene, OR

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Downtown Chenoweth, OR, OR

Chenoweth, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Eugene, OR to Chenoweth, OR covers 191.6 miles and takes about 3h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 105 East, Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway, I 5 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.17 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

95.8 miles from Eugene, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 52m drive with frequent turns across 191.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 105 East is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Eugene, OR to Chenoweth, OR is easy. At 3h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eugene, OR to Chenoweth, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 105 East
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
I 5 North
Seattle
I 84 East
Banfield Freeway
Columbia River Highway
River Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 105 East — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Coburg Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Coburg Road
2

Take the ramp slight right toward I 105 East: Springfield, Portland

0.4 mi · 49 sec · I 105 East: Springfield, Portland
3

Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
4

Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Portland

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 5 North: Portland
5

Merge slight left

105 mi · 2 hr 5 min
6

Keep slight right to continue on Seattle

1.1 mi · 1 min · Seattle
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
9

Continue on Banfield Freeway

6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
10

Continue on Columbia River Highway

72 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Columbia River Highway
11

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 30 sec
12

Keep slight right

226 ft · 5 sec
13

Turn slight right onto River Road

308 ft · 11 sec · River Road
14

At the end of the road, turn left onto West 6th Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · West 6th Street
15

Turn right onto Chenoweth Loop Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Chenoweth Loop Road
16

At the end of the road, turn right onto West 10th Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · West 10th Street
17

Continue on Chenowith Creek Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Chenowith Creek Road
18

Turn right onto Pine Street

463 ft · 26 sec · Pine Street
19

Turn left onto Lockwood Street West

328 ft · 14 sec · Lockwood Street West
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.8 miles from Eugene, OR, or about 1h 56m into the drive.

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 42 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 95.8 miles or 1h 56m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chenoweth, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Eugene, 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 Eugene, OR

This is one driving day of about 191.6 miles and 3h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Eugene, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95.8 mi from Eugene, OR · 1h 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Portland, OR

96 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

Keizer, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Portland, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.8 miles from Eugene, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chenoweth, OR

The final approach into Chenoweth, 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 Chenoweth, OR.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.17 one way

$76.34 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $40.39 $80.79
premium $5.59 $42.17 $84.35
diesel $5.61 $42.30 $84.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.5 0 $20.12 $9.20
Efficient EV 47.9 0 $16.76 $7.66
EV Truck/SUV 76.6 0 $26.82 $12.26

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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

Eugene, OR

Evening in Eugene on Wednesday

Local time

7:48 PM

PDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chenoweth, OR

Evening in Chenoweth on Wednesday

Local time

7:48 PM

PDT

Current temp

48°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

6 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

3h 52m 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 Eugene, OR to Chenoweth, OR covers 191.6 miles and takes about 3h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 105 East, Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway, I 5 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.8 miles from Eugene, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Eugene, OR to Chenoweth, OR is easy. At 3h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eugene, OR to Chenoweth, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eugene, OR to Chenoweth, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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