How far is Athena, OR from Springfield, OR?
The driving distance from Athena, OR to Springfield, OR is about 339.7 miles (546.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253 miles (407.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Athena and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athena and Springfield.
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Start on 3rd Street
2566 ft · 53 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Oregon-Washington Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Oregon-Washington Highway
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Continue on New Oregon-Washington Highway
12.3 mi · 17 min · New Oregon-Washington Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on New Oregon-Washington Highway
69 m · 4 sec · New Oregon-Washington Highway
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Continue on Southeast Court Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Court Avenue
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Turn left onto Oregon-Washington Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Oregon-Washington Highway
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Take the ramp right
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
43 mi · 47 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.3 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
80 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
107.4 mi · 2 hr 8 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 126 East: Springfield
1537 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 528 South: Springfield City Center
2002 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Pioneer Parkway West
1 mi · 2 min · Pioneer Parkway West
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Continue on South 2nd Street
53 m · 10 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South A Street
103 m · 16 sec · South A Street
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Turn left onto Pioneer Parkway East
62 m · 6 sec · Pioneer Parkway East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Parkway East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Athena and Springfield.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain leaving Athena and Light Rain near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Athena to Springfield?
The road trip is about 339.7 miles (546.7 km) and usually takes 05h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hood River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.3 miles from Athena and 171.3 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253 miles (407.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.36 one way or $118.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Athena and Light Rain near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Hood River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hood River.
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Wishram
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Athena and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 252.96 mi (407.1 km).
#1 Athena
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,140 |
| Coordinates | 45.8118000, -118.4905300 |
| Altitude | 526 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.
| Population | 63,209 |
| Coordinates | 44.0462400, -123.0220300 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pioneer Parkway East (-123.022058, 44.046275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 547 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $59.36 | $118.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $64.00 | $128.01 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $66.74 | $133.47 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $76.33 | $152.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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