How far is Carlton, OR from Springfield, OR?
The driving distance from Carlton, OR to Springfield, OR is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlton and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlton and Springfield.
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Start on the route
11 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
52 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Pine Street
1699 ft · 55 sec · South Pine Street
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Turn slight left onto Tualatin Valley Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight left
63 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left onto Pacific Highway West
2.3 mi · 4 min · Pacific Highway West
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
80 m · 14 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1501 ft · 53 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Madison Street
1416 ft · 45 sec · North Madison Street
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Continue on Southeast Lafayette Highway
11.5 mi · 17 min · Southeast Lafayette Highway
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Keep slight right
88 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
1362 ft · 28 sec · Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
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Turn left onto Wheatland Road Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wheatland Road Northwest
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Continue on Wheatland Ferry
152 m · 2 min · Wheatland Ferry
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Continue on Matheny Road North
2745 ft · 55 sec · Matheny Road North
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Turn right onto Wheatland Road North
3.2 mi · 5 min · Wheatland Road North
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Turn left onto Brooklake Road Northeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Brooklake Road Northeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Salem
69.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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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 Carlton and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Salem
69.5 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carlton and Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlton to Springfield?
The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Carlton and 45.9 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carlton and Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Jefferson
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 Jefferson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlton and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 86.56 mi (139.31 km).
#1 Carlton
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,185 |
| Coordinates | 45.2942800, -123.1764900 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| 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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $16.59 | $33.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $17.88 | $35.76 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $18.65 | $37.29 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $21.33 | $42.65 |
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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