Trip from Eugene, OR to Happy Valley, OR

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

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

113.6 mi

183 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 10m ★

6 AM

2h 19m

8 AM

2h 38m

10 AM

2h 26m

12 PM

2h 24m

3 PM

2h 27m

5 PM

2h 37m

8 PM

2h 13m

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

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Happy Valley, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Eugene, OR to Happy Valley, OR covers 113.6 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, I 205, Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.8 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.63 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.

Midpoint

56.8 miles from Eugene, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 5	93.8 mi	1h 49m
I 205	12.8 mi	16m
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway	1.3 mi	1m
Southeast 129th Avenue	0.8 mi	1m
Southeast Sunnyside Road	0.8 mi	1m
Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard	0.7 mi	1m
Coburg Road	0.7 mi	1m
Southeast 122nd Avenue	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 5 — 93.8 mi, about 1h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Coburg Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Coburg Road

Toward Springfield

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 105 East: Springfield, Portland

Merge onto I 105; OR 126

1.3 mi · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 5 North: Portland

Merge onto I 5

94 mi · 1 hr 49 min · I 5

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 52 sec

Exit 288 Toward I 205 North: Oregon City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 205

13 mi · 16 min · I 205

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Exit 14 Toward Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Southeast Sunnyside Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southeast Sunnyside Road

Turn sharp left onto Southeast 122nd Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Southeast 122nd Avenue

Use the left lane.

Continue on Southeast 129th Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southeast 129th Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

10 ft · 0 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

Continue on Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

99 ft · 2 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

Arrive at destination

Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 56.8 miles from Eugene, OR, or about 1h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.8 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 25 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.8 miles or 1h 8m 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 50m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Eugene, 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 Eugene, OR

This is one driving day of about 113.6 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Eugene, OR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 93.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Marion County, Oregon, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Woodburn, OR

57 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

Albany, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salem, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.8 miles from Eugene, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.8 miles.

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

Country Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Woodburn, Oregon

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 81.1

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15039823883

Visit website

Mandy's Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Eugene, Oregon

0.7 mi

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albany, Oregon

1.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Refuge Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 113.6

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+15034777048

Visit website

Country Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 81.1

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15039823883

Visit website

Mandy's Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

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

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15416540382

Visit website

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.6

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15418129220

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.6

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+15419266717

Visit website

The Manila Fiesta

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.9

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 2–7 pm

+19713325578

Le Petit Café Happy Valley

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.6

Happy Valley, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19717576005

Visit website

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.6

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15419265755

Visit website

Encore Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 64.9

Salem, Oregon

Hours: Closed

+15039915792

Visit website

Refuge Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 113.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+15034777048

Visit website

Carnelian Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 113.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Space Monkey Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15037723028

Visit website

Portland Lux Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+19718655185

Visit website

Milwaukie Cafe and Bottle Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.6

Milwaukie, Oregon

Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm

+15033056522

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Chargepoint Charging Staion

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 81.1

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15039825240

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 112.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 5

Merge onto I 5

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

96.7 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Take the exit toward I 205 North: Oregon City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 288 Toward I 205 North: Oregon City

110.3 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in

Take the exit toward Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 14 Toward Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road

110.7 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard

Turn right onto Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

112.2 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in | Southeast 122nd Avenue

Turn sharp left onto Southeast 122nd Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.63 one way

$45.26 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$23.95	$47.90
premium	$5.59	$25.01	$50.01
diesel	$5.61	$25.08	$50.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.1	$11.93	$5.45
Efficient EV	28.4	$9.94	$4.54
EV Truck/SUV	45.4	$15.90	$7.27

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Eugene, OR

Afternoon in Eugene on Saturday

Local time

12:37 PM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Happy Valley, OR

Afternoon in Happy Valley on Saturday

Local time

12:37 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°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

11 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

2h 19m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

113.6 mi in 2h 19m, mostly highway — 93.8 mi of that is on I 5.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 93.8 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 205. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near I 5.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 113.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 113.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 93.8 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Happy Valley, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Happy Valley, OR before heading back.

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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Trip from Eugene, OR to Happy Valley, OR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Country Cottage Restaurant

Refuge Coffee House

Country Cottage Restaurant

Mandy's Family Restaurant

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

Roger's Restaurant

The Manila Fiesta

Le Petit Café Happy Valley

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

Encore Restaurant

Refuge Coffee House

Carnelian Coffee

Space Monkey Coffee

Portland Lux Coffee

Milwaukie Cafe and Bottle Shop

Morse Coffee Company

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Chargepoint Charging Staion

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Shelton McMurphey Johnson House

Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center

OSH Museum of Mental Health

Adventure! Children's Museum

Lane County History Museum

Amazon Park

Legion Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Eugene, OR

Happy Valley, OR

Same local time

11 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 19m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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