1 day in Eugene & Rapid City Itinerary

Eugene is a city of the Pacific Northwest located in the U.S. state of Oregon. To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Eugene driving holiday planner.

Portland to Eugene is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Portland in August, plan for little chillier nights in Eugene, with lows around 54°F. On the 11th (Thu), you're off to Rapid City.

South Dakota's second-largest city, Rapid City has for many years served as a gateway to the West.

On the 11th (Thu), shop like a local with Suzie Cappa Art Center, look for gifts at Alex Johnson Mercantile, and then wander the streets of Downtown Rapid City.

To see where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Rapid City visit site.

You can fly from Eugene to Rapid City in 7.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Eugene to Rapid City. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Eugene in August since evenings lows in Rapid City dip to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.