Origin
Eugene, OR
Morning in Eugene on Saturday
Local time
7:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eugene, OR to Oakridge, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
43.4 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Oakridge, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Eugene, OR to Oakridge, OR covers 43.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OR 58, I 5, Highway 58 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.8 miles on OR 58. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 43.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 4m highway drive covering 43.4 miles, with most of the trip on OR 58 and I 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.8 miles on OR 58.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OR 58 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OR 58 and I 5. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
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 43.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.2 miles (OR 58; OR 99): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.4 miles (OR 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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
7.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
OR 58; OR 99
Take the exit onto OR 58; OR 99 toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
OR 58
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 58 toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
5
43.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Maple Street
Turn right onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
5
43.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Commercial Street
Turn left onto Commercial Street
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 Oakridge, OR, road signs point toward Klamath Falls and Goshen.
Klamath Falls
7.2 mi in
|
~10m
|
via OR 58; OR 99
Goshen
7.2 mi in
|
~10m
|
via OR 58; OR 99
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OR 58 | 31.8 mi | 45m |
| I 5 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Highway 58 | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Westfir-Oakridge Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Coburg Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 58 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Westfir Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OR 58
— 31.8 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene, OR and Oakridge, 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
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 5
6
Take the exit onto OR 58; OR 99
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
OR 58; OR 99
Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen
7
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 58
32 mi
·
44 min
·
OR 58
Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
8
Turn left onto Westfir Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Westfir Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Westfir-Oakridge Road
10
Turn left onto OR 58
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
State Highway 58
11
Continue on OR 58
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 58
12
Turn left onto Crestview Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Crestview Street
13
Turn right onto East 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 1st Street
14
Turn right onto Maple Street
323 ft
·
19 sec
·
Maple Street
15
Turn left onto Commercial Street
427 ft
·
14 sec
·
Commercial Street
16
Arrive at destination
Commercial Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.7 mi from Eugene, OR · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Eugene, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oakridge, OR
The final approach into Oakridge, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.65 one way
$17.29 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.55 | $19.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Oakridge, OR
Morning in Oakridge on Saturday
Local time
7:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 4m 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 Oakridge, OR covers 43.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OR 58, I 5, Highway 58. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.7 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 $8.65 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 43.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.2 miles (OR 58; OR 99): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.4 miles (OR 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Eugene, OR and Oakridge, OR, road signs point toward Klamath Falls and Goshen.
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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