Origin
Eugene, OR
Night in Eugene on Thursday
Local time
10:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eugene, OR to South Lebanon, OR
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
59m
Distance
41.3 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eugene, OR
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South Lebanon, OR
Soly Moses
Trip Overview
The drive from Eugene, OR to South Lebanon, OR covers 41.3 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Brownsville Road, Rockhill Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.9 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 41.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Eugene, OR to South Lebanon, OR covers 41.3 miles and takes about 59m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 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 21.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 41.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 105 East: Springfield, Portland
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 105 East: Springfield, Portland
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North: Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 5 North: Portland
5
24.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
5
29.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
41.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Eugene, OR to South Lebanon, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Brownsville along the way.
Brownsville
24.9 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 21.9 mi | 25m |
| Brownsville Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Rockhill Drive | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Halsey-Sweet Home Highway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Sandridge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 21.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene, OR and South Lebanon, 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
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
4
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5 North: Portland
5
Merge onto I 5
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 5
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
7
Turn right onto OR 228
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Highway 228
8
Continue on OR 228
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
9
Continue on OR 228
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Bishop Way
10
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
12
Continue on Brownsville Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Brownsville Road
13
Continue on Sandridge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandridge Road
14
Turn right onto Rockhill Drive
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Rockhill Drive
15
Turn left onto South Main Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Road
16
Turn right onto Crowfoot Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Crowfoot Road
17
Turn right
303 ft
·
22 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.6 mi from Eugene, OR · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Eugene, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Lebanon, OR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into South Lebanon, OR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.23 one way
$16.45 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.71 | $17.41 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.09 | $18.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
South Lebanon, OR
Night in South Lebanon on Thursday
Local time
10:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Brownsville, OR
21 mi in
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
1 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
59m 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 South Lebanon, OR covers 41.3 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Brownsville Road, Rockhill Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.6 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 $8.23 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Eugene, OR to South Lebanon, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Brownsville along the way.
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