Where to stop

Best places to stop between Seattle and Eugene

The I-5 drive runs about 285 miles and 4.5 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 166 of 285

   1. Portland, OR

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 119 miles left to Eugene.

   Hotels in PortlandWhere to stay in Portland

2. Mile 215 of 285

   2. Salem, OR

   The last big stop before Eugene, 70 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in SalemWhere to stay in Salem

Sights worth the detour

• Autzen Stadium
• Hayward Field
• Willamette Valley wineries near Salem

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost