Yamhill, OR to Eugene, OR is 101.7 miles and takes about 2h 16m via I 5 and Southeast Lafayette Highway, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This primarily highway-focused drive will take you from the Pacific Coast region to another part of the same region within Oregon. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making for a relatively straightforward journey. Given the short distance and duration, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.8 miles from Yamhill, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
69.2 mi
1h 21m
Southeast Lafayette Highway
11.5 mi
17m
Tualatin Valley Highway
6.8 mi
9m
Wheatland Road North
3.2 mi
4m
Pacific Highway West
2.3 mi
3m
Brooklake Road Northeast
1.7 mi
2m
Wheatland Road Northwest
1.1 mi
2m
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 69.2 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yamhill, OR and Eugene, OR.
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Start on OR 240
129 ft·10 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn left onto OR 47
0.2 mi·38 sec·South Maple Street
3
Continue on OR 47
2.7 mi·3 min·Tualatin Valley Highway
4
Continue on OR 47
0.6 mi·1 min·North Yamhill Street
5
Turn left onto West Grant Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·West Grant Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto OR 47
0.3 mi·41 sec·South Pine Street
7
Turn slight left onto OR 47
4.1 mi·5 min·Tualatin Valley Highway
8
Take the exit
206 ft·3 sec
9
Turn slight left onto OR 99W
2.3 mi·3 min·Pacific Highway West
10
Turn right onto North Washington Street
262 ft·14 sec·North Washington Street
11
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
0.3 mi·53 sec·East 2nd Street
12
Turn right onto North Madison Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·North Madison Street
13
Continue on Southeast Lafayette Highway
12 mi·17 min·Southeast Lafayette Highway
14
Keep slight right at fork
289 ft·4 sec
15
Turn straight onto OR 221
0.3 mi·28 sec·Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
16
Turn left onto Wheatland Road Northwest
1.1 mi·2 min·Wheatland Road Northwest
17
Continue on Wheatland Ferry
498 ft·1 min·Wheatland Ferry
18
Continue on CR 504
0.5 mi·55 sec·Matheny Road North
19
Turn right onto Wheatland Road North
3.2 mi·4 min·Wheatland Road North
20
Turn left onto CR 609
1.7 mi·2 min·Brooklake Road Northeast
21
Take the ramp onto I 5
69 mi·1 hr 21 min·I 5
Toward I 5 South: SalemUse the straight lane.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 105, OR 126 West: Eugene
23
Merge onto I 105; OR 126
1.0 mi·1 min·Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
24
Take the exit
0.1 mi·12 sec
Exit 2Toward Downtown, Coburg Road
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward Downtown, University of Oregon
26
Continue on Coburg Road
0.8 mi·2 min·Coburg Road
27
Continue on Mill Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Mill Street
28
Turn slight right onto Broadway Connector
167 ft·8 sec·Broadway Connector
29
Turn right onto East Broadway
275 ft·15 sec·East Broadway
30
Turn right onto High Street
400 ft·21 sec·High Street
31
Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
348 ft·16 sec·East 8th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Turn left onto Mill Street
418 ft·22 sec·Mill Street
33
Arrive at destination
Coburg Road
Toward Springfield
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short, 101.7-mile drive with a duration of just over two hours, you have the advantage of flexibility. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your daylight hours, especially if you plan any brief detours. The fuel cost is estimated at $20, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before leaving Yamhill. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Eugene, as there are no designated stops mentioned for this route, and the longest stretch on I 5 is over 69 miles.
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 50.8 miles from Yamhill, OR, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.2 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 22 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.8 miles or 1h 13m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eugene, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Yamhill, 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 Yamhill, OR
This is one driving day of about 101.7 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Yamhill, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 69.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 101.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.6 mi into trip|~6m in|OR 47 / South Pine Street
At end of road, turn right onto OR 47 / South Pine Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
29.5 mi into trip|~48m in|I 5
Take the ramp onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Salem
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
6
100 mi into trip|~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Coburg Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward Downtown, Coburg Road
6
100.2 mi into trip|~2h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Downtown, University of Oregon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Downtown, University of Oregon
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101.5 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|East 8th Avenue
Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.26 one way
$40.52 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$21.44
$42.88
premium
$5.59
$22.39
$44.77
diesel
$5.61
$22.45
$44.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.5
0
$10.68
$4.88
Efficient EV
25.4
0
$8.90
$4.07
EV Truck/SUV
40.7
0
$14.24
$6.51
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Yamhill, OR
Afternoon
in Yamhill on Saturday
Local time
12:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Eugene, OR
Afternoon
in Eugene on Saturday
Local time
12:58 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
5 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
2h 16m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 68% of the total mileage spent on major roadways like I 5. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 69.2 miles on I 5, offering a chance for consistent progress. While parts of the journey involve local roads like Southeast Lafayette Highway and Tualatin Valley Highway, the overall character leans towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes covering ground with minimal stops.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.2 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Southeast Lafayette Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near OR 47 / South Pine Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 101.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (OR 47 / South Pine Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 29.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 100 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 101.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69.2 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Eugene, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (OR 47 / South Pine Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 29.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 100 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eugene, OR before heading back.
