How far is Independence, OR from Springfield, OR?

The driving distance from Independence, OR to Springfield, OR is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
64.56 mi
01h 15m
Flight
56.21 mi
90.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.21 mi
Kilometers
90.46 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.56 mi
Kilometers
103.9 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:46 PM PDT
Return by in Independence
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Independence
2026-04-22T20:31
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:46 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Independence
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
Tangent
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Independence
32.2 mi
00h 37m
To Springfield
32.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Monmouth Street

    571 ft · 12 sec · Monmouth Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1979 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto River Road

    2595 ft · 46 sec · River Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    83 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Road South

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Riverside Road South

  7. 7

    Continue on Sidney Road South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Sidney Road South

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Buena Vista Road South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Buena Vista Road South

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Ankeny Hill Road Southeast

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Ankeny Hill Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 57 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 126 East: Springfield

    1537 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 528 South: Springfield City Center

    2002 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pioneer Parkway West

    1 mi · 2 min · Pioneer Parkway West

  16. 16

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    53 m · 10 sec · South 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South A Street

    103 m · 16 sec · South A Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pioneer Parkway East

    62 m · 6 sec · Pioneer Parkway East

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Parkway East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
52.1 mi · 81%
Riverside Road South
5.57 mi · 9%
Sidney Road South
1.87 mi · 3%
Buena Vista Road South
1.13 mi · 2%
Pioneer Parkway West
1.02 mi · 2%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ankeny Hill Road Southeast

Merge slight left

49.3 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tangent
00h 37m from Independence
Leave By
4:00 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Independence 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 Independence to Springfield?

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Tangent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Independence and 32.4 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.29 one way or $22.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Independence and Light Rain near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Tangent

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tangent, 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 Tangent.

RAIL

Albany station

10 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

12 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Salem station

44 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

54 mi away
433 Willamette Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 56.21 mi (90.46 km).

Independence

#1 Independence

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,871
Coordinates44.8512300, -123.1867700
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.

Population63,209
Coordinates44.0462400, -123.0220300
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: (-123.186758, 44.85123)
End: Pioneer Parkway East (-123.022058, 44.046275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.62 L · about $11.29
Round trip
$22.58
4.56 gal · 17.24 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $11.29 $22.58
Mid-grade $5.34 $12.17 $24.34
Premium $5.57 $12.69 $25.38
Diesel $6.37 $14.51 $29.03

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 Independence and Springfield. The current time is 20:31:32.

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.