Origin
Eugene, OR
Afternoon in Eugene on Wednesday
Local time
2:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eugene, OR to Brookings, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 8m
Distance
238.9 mi
385 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 55m
★
6 AM
5h 8m
8 AM
5h 35m
10 AM
5h 18m
12 PM
5h 15m
3 PM
5h 19m
5 PM
5h 34m
8 PM
5h 0m
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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Brookings, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Eugene, OR to Brookings, OR covers 238.9 miles and takes about 5h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Redwood Highway, Route 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 137.2 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
119.5 miles from Eugene, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 8m highway drive covering 238.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Redwood Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 137.2 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 19 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 137.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Redwood Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 8m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 139.8 miles (Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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
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
139.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m in
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Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
Take the exit onto Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2 toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches,...
6
140.3 mi into trip
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~2h 46m in
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Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
Keep slight right at fork onto Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2 toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches,...
4
171.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 34m in
|
OR 46 / Caves Highway
Turn right onto OR 46 / Caves Highway
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Eugene, OR and Brookings, OR, road signs point toward Ocean Beaches and Crescent City.
Ocean Beaches
139.8 mi in
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~2h 45m
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via Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
Crescent City
139.8 mi in
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~2h 45m
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via Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 137.2 mi | 2h 40m |
| Redwood Highway | 71.5 mi | 1h 40m |
| Route 101 | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| North Bank Road | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Oregon Coast Highway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Grants Pass Parkway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Old Stage Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 137.2 mi, about 2h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene, OR and Brookings, 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
137 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
I 5
6
Take the exit onto Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
Toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
296 ft
·
5 sec
·
Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
Toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
8
Merge onto US 199
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Grants Pass Parkway
9
Continue on US 199
27 mi
·
39 min
·
Redwood Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto Laurel Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Road
11
Turn right onto North Old Stage Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Old Stage Road
12
Turn right onto OR 46
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Caves Highway
13
Turn left onto US 199
44 mi
·
1 hr
·
Redwood Highway
14
Turn right onto CA 197
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
North Bank Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 101
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 101
16
Continue on US 101
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
17
Continue on US 101
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Chetco Avenue
18
Turn right onto Hillside Avenue
76 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Hillside Avenue
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 119.5 miles from Eugene, OR, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.2 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 53 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.5 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookings, 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 238.9 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 137.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119.5 mi from Eugene, OR · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 119.5 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 137.2 miles.
Arriving in Brookings, OR
The final approach into Brookings, 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 Brookings, OR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.59 one way
$95.18 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $50.37 | $100.73 |
| premium | $5.59 | $52.59 | $105.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.75 | $105.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.7 | 0 | $25.08 | $11.47 |
| Efficient EV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.90 | $9.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.6 | 1 | $33.45 | $15.29 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Brookings, OR
Afternoon in Brookings on Wednesday
Local time
2:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Redwood, OR
119 mi in
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
13 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
5h 8m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Brookings, OR covers 238.9 miles and takes about 5h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Redwood Highway, Route 101. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.5 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 $47.59 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 8m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 139.8 miles (Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Eugene, OR and Brookings, OR, road signs point toward Ocean Beaches and Crescent City.
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