How far is Jefferson, OR from Springfield, OR?
The driving distance from Jefferson, OR to Springfield, OR is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and Springfield.
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Start on North 2nd Street
1604 ft · 48 sec · North 2nd Street
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Continue on Old Pacific Highway
575 ft · 15 sec · Old Pacific Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
2267 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
44.3 mi · 51 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 Jefferson and Springfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
44.3 mi · 00h 51m
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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson to Springfield?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Halsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Jefferson and 25 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jefferson and Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Halsey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterloo City Hall
Brownsville City Hall
Lebanon Water
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Halsey.
Corvallis, Oregon
Albany station
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Eugene, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 46.53 mi (74.88 km).
#1 Jefferson
City in Marion County, Texas, USA
| Population | 3,386 |
| Coordinates | 44.7195700, -123.0103700 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.39 | $18.79 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.80 | $19.59 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.20 | $22.41 |
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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