Trip from Eugene, OR to Sutherlin, OR

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

59.9 mi

96 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Eugene, OR to Sutherlin, OR covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 105 East, Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway, I 5 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.68 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

29.9 miles from Eugene, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 59.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 105 East is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 105 East Unavailable Refreshing
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 5 South Unavailable Refreshing
OR 99 Unavailable Refreshing
East Central Avenue Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: I 105 East — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Coburg Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Coburg Road
2

Take the ramp slight right toward I 105 East: Springfield, Portland

0.4 mi · 49 sec · I 105 East: Springfield, Portland
3

Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
4

Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Roseburg

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 5 South: Roseburg
5

Merge slight left

53 mi · 1 hr 1 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward OR 99: Oakland

4.2 mi · 7 min · OR 99: Oakland
7

Turn left onto East Central Avenue

233 ft · 10 sec · East Central Avenue
8

Arrive at your destination

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 29.9 miles from Eugene, OR, or about 37m into the drive.

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 59.9 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 29.9 miles or 37m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sutherlin, 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 59.9 miles and 1h 14m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.9 mi from Eugene, OR · 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cottage Grove, OR

30 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

Cottage Grove, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cottage Grove, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Eugene, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sutherlin, OR

The final approach into Sutherlin, 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 Sutherlin, 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

$11.68 one way

$23.35 round trip

$4.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $12.59 $25.18
premium $5.57 $13.13 $26.25
diesel $6.37 $15.01 $30.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18 0 $6.29 $2.88
Efficient EV 15 0 $5.24 $2.40
EV Truck/SUV 24 0 $8.39 $3.83

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Eugene, OR

Morning in Eugene on Saturday

Local time

8:39 AM

PDT

Current temp

56°F

Forecast unavailable right now

PDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Sutherlin, OR

Morning in Sutherlin on Saturday

Local time

8:39 AM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Forecast unavailable right now

PDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Cottage Grove, OR

30 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

15 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 14m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Eugene, OR to Sutherlin, OR covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 105 East, Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway, I 5 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.9 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 $11.68 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.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Return Trip

Sutherlin, OR to Eugene, OR

Plan the drive back the other way.

59.4 mi 1h 1m

Explore more options from Eugene, OR or browse trips ending in Sutherlin, OR.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OR road trips.

Explore maps for Eugene, OR or Sutherlin, OR on MapSof.net.