How far is Central Point, OR from Springfield, OR?

The driving distance from Central Point, OR to Springfield, OR is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.75 mi
02h 40m
Flight
115.53 mi
185.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.53 mi
Kilometers
185.92 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.75 mi
Kilometers
257.1 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM PDT
Return by in Central Point
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central Point
2026-04-23T04:26
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Central Point
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Myrtle Creek
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Central Point
79.8 mi
01h 20m
To Springfield
80 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NNW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Central Point and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Central Point and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Manzanita Street

    64 m · 11 sec · Manzanita Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    762 ft · 26 sec · North 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    554 ft · 26 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Front Street

    1313 ft · 28 sec · North Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Rogue Valley Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Rogue Valley Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Rouge Valley Highway

    728 ft · 13 sec · Rouge Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2

    154 mi · 3 hr · Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 225: South Eugene

    1357 ft · 28 sec · McVey Highway #225 Roadway #2

  9. 9

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Franklin Boulevard

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Franklin Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · South A Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto South A Street

    2239 ft · 1 min · South A Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pioneer Parkway East

    62 m · 6 sec · Pioneer Parkway East

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Parkway East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Central Point and Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2
154 mi · 96%
Franklin Boulevard
2.16 mi · 1%
Rogue Valley Highway
2.1 mi · 1%
South A Street
0.43 mi
North Front Street
0.25 mi
North 2nd Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2

Take the ramp left toward Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2

154 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myrtle Creek
01h 20m from Central Point
Leave By
1:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Central Point and Slight Chance Light Rain near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Central Point to Springfield?

The road trip is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Myrtle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Central Point and 80 miles from Springfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 1:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.92 one way or $55.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Central Point and Slight Chance Light Rain near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Myrtle Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Myrtle Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Myrtle Creek.

BUS

Grants Pass, OR

65 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

68 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

White City, Oregon

74 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Coos Bay, Oregon

84 mi away
275 N. Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central Point and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 115.53 mi (185.92 km).

Central Point

#1 Central Point

City in Oregon, USA

Population19,117
Coordinates42.3759600, -122.9164300
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.

Population63,209
Coordinates44.0462400, -123.0220300
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Manzanita Street (-122.916387, 42.375914)
End: Pioneer Parkway East (-123.022058, 44.046275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.34 L · about $27.92
Round trip
$55.85
11.28 gal · 42.68 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $27.92 $55.85
Mid-grade $5.34 $30.11 $60.21
Premium $5.57 $31.39 $62.78
Diesel $6.37 $35.90 $71.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Central Point and Springfield. The current time is 04:26:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.