Origin
Eugene, OR
Late night in Eugene on Monday
Local time
1:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eugene, OR to Shady Cove, OR
Drive Time
3h 28m
Distance
149.4 mi
240 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
22 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 16m
★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 37m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 52m
8 PM
3h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eugene, OR
Adem Erkoç
Trip Overview
The drive from Eugene, OR to Shady Cove, OR covers 149.4 miles and takes about 3h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Tiller Trail Highway, Crater Lake Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.8 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.73 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
74.7 miles from Eugene, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 28m highway drive covering 149.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Tiller Trail Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 94.8 miles on I 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 94.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
664 ft
430 ft
Total Climb
274 ft
Total Descent
164 ft
Highest Point
664 ft
~21.3 mi in
Elevation Range
234 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Tiller Trail Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 28m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 97.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.6 miles (West 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Roseburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 South: Roseburg
5
97.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward Canyonville, Days Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Canyonville, Days Creek
5
97.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
|
West 1st Street
Turn left onto West 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
97.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
|
Southeast Main Street
Turn right onto Southeast Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
146.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 22m in
|
OR 62 / Crater Lake Highway
At end of road, turn right onto OR 62 / Crater Lake Highway
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
Between Eugene, OR and Shady Cove, OR, road signs point toward Canyonville and Days Creek.
Canyonville
97.3 mi in
|
~1h 55m
Days Creek
97.3 mi in
|
~1h 55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 94.8 mi | 1h 50m |
| Tiller Trail Highway | 48.3 mi | 1h 24m |
| Crater Lake Highway | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Coburg Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 3rd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 94.8 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene, OR and Shady Cove, OR.
1
Start on Coburg Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Coburg Road
Toward Springfield
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 105 East: Springfield, Portland
3
Merge onto I 105; OR 126
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
4
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 South: Roseburg
5
Merge onto I 5
95 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
·
I 5
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Canyonville, Days Creek
7
Turn left onto West 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West 1st Street
8
Turn right onto Southeast Main Street
517 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southeast Main Street
9
Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 3rd Street
10
Continue on CR 1
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Tiller Trail Highway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 1
41 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Tiller Trail Highway
12
At end of road, turn right onto OR 62
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Crater Lake Highway
13
Turn left onto Indian Creek Road
132 ft
·
5 sec
·
Indian Creek Road
14
Arrive at destination
Indian Creek Road
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 74.7 miles from Eugene, OR, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.8 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.7 miles or 1h 29m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shady Cove, 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 149.4 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 94.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.7 mi from Eugene, OR · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.7 miles from Eugene, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.8 miles.
Arriving in Shady Cove, OR
The final approach into Shady Cove, 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 Shady Cove, 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
$29.73 one way
$59.47 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $31.40 | $62.80 |
| premium | $5.59 | $32.86 | $65.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.19 | $66.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Sutherlin, OR - Tesla Supercharger
Sutherlin, OR
Tesla
51 DCFC
Holiday Inn Eugene - Springfield - Tesla Supercharger
Springfield, OR
Tesla
14 DCFC
Oakway Center - Tesla Supercharger
Eugene, OR
Tesla
12 DCFC
Creswell, OR Rechargery Relay - N Mill St
Creswell, OR
IONNA
8 DCFC
TJ's Family Restaurant - Tesla Supercharger
Creswell, OR
Tesla
8 DCFC
Kroger Fred Meyer 417 (Eugene, OR)
Eugene, OR
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Kendall Ford Eugene
Eugene, OR
Blink Network
6 DCFC
ARCO, Gateway St, Springfield, OR
Springfield, OR
BP_PULSE
4 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 9
Tesla: 4
Electrify America: 2
Blink Network: 2
EVCS: 2
BP_PULSE: 1
IONNA: 1
eVgo Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.69 | $7.17 |
| Efficient EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.07 | $5.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.92 | $9.56 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Shady Cove, OR
Late night in Shady Cove on Monday
Local time
1:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
35°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
21 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
3h 28m 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 Shady Cove, OR covers 149.4 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Tiller Trail Highway, Crater Lake 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 74.7 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 $29.73 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 28m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 97.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.6 miles (West 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Between Eugene, OR and Shady Cove, OR, road signs point toward Canyonville and Days Creek.
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