Origin
Green, OR
Evening in Green on Thursday
Local time
8:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green, OR to Eugene, OR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
75.1 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green, OR
Engin Akyurt
Eugene, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Green, OR to Eugene, OR covers 75.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Old Highway 99 South, Southeast Stephens Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.8 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.96 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.
Midpoint
37.5 miles from Green, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 75.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 31m highway drive covering 75.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Old Highway 99 South. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.8 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 13 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 67.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Old Highway 99 South. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OR 99 / Old Highway 99 South.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Green, OR to Eugene, OR is easy. At 1h 31m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OR 99 / Old Highway 99 South): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (OR 138 / Southeast Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (I 5; OR 138): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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OR 99 / Old Highway 99 South
Turn right onto OR 99 / Old Highway 99 South
Navigation decision point
3
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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OR 138 / Southeast Washington Avenue
Turn left onto OR 138 / Southeast Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 5; OR 138
Merge onto I 5; OR 138
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
72.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
OR 99 / I-5 North Franklin Boulevard
Take the exit onto OR 99 / I-5 North Franklin Boulevard toward OR 99, OR 126 Business West: University of Oregon, Downtown Eugene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 99, OR 126 Business West: University...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 67.8 mi | 1h 18m |
| Old Highway 99 South | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Stephens Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Pacific Highway West #1W (91) Roadway #2 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I-5 North Franklin Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Washington Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| OR 138 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 67.8 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green, OR and Eugene, OR.
1
Start on Speedway Road
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Speedway Road
2
Turn right onto OR 99
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Highway 99 South
3
Continue on OR 99
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Stephens Street
4
Turn left onto OR 138
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Southeast Washington Avenue
5
Continue on OR 138
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Harvard Avenue
6
Take the ramp onto OR 138
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
OR 138
7
Merge onto I 5; OR 138
68 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
I 5; OR 138
8
Take the exit onto OR 99
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
I-5 North Franklin Boulevard
Toward OR 99, OR 126 Business West: University of Oregon, Downtown Eugene
9
Continue on OR 99
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Pacific Highway West #1W (91) Roadway #2
10
Turn straight onto OR 99
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
11
Continue on OR 99
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Broadway
12
Turn straight onto Mill Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Mill Street
13
Arrive at destination
Coburg Road
Toward Springfield
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 37.5 miles from Green, OR, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.8 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 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.5 miles or 46m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eugene, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Green, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Green, OR
This is one driving day of about 75.1 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Green, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 67.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.5 mi from Green, OR · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.5 miles from Green, 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 67.8 miles.
Arriving in Eugene, OR
The final approach into Eugene, 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
$14.96 one way
$29.92 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $15.83 | $31.67 |
| premium | $5.59 | $16.53 | $33.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.58 | $33.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.89 | $3.60 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30 | 0 | $10.51 | $4.81 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Eugene, OR
Evening in Eugene on Thursday
Local time
8:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 31m 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 Green, OR to Eugene, OR covers 75.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Old Highway 99 South, Southeast Stephens Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.5 miles from Green, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.96 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.
The drive from Green, OR to Eugene, OR is easy. At 1h 31m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OR 99 / Old Highway 99 South): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (OR 138 / Southeast Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (I 5; OR 138): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Green, OR to Eugene, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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