How far is Joseph, OR from Springfield, OR?
The driving distance from Joseph, OR to Springfield, OR is about 441.7 miles (710.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 07h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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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Rain And Snow
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joseph and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joseph and Springfield.
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Start on East Wallowa Avenue
23 m · 4 sec · East Wallowa Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2299 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on South River Street
2192 ft · 42 sec · South River Street
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Turn left onto West North Street
2392 ft · 40 sec · West North Street
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on State Highway 82
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Street
1.4 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on East Highway 82
7.2 mi · 11 min · East Highway 82
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Continue on East 1st Street
2337 ft · 40 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn slight right onto State Highway 82
137 m · 8 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on North Madison Street
614 ft · 10 sec · North Madison Street
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
10.9 mi · 16 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on State Highway 82
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
13.2 mi · 20 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on Albany Street
1608 ft · 32 sec · Albany Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 8th Avenue
2947 ft · 50 sec · North 8th Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 82
1873 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on Ruckman Avenue
2463 ft · 42 sec · Ruckman Avenue
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
9.3 mi · 14 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on North McAlister Road
1489 ft · 29 sec · North McAlister Road
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1821 ft · 31 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on Island Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Island Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
93.6 mi · 1 hr 42 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
107.4 mi · 2 hr 8 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 Joseph 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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain And Snow leaving Joseph 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 Joseph to Springfield?
The road trip is about 441.7 miles (710.8 km) and usually takes 07h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rufus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.3 miles from Joseph and 222.4 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 143.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $77.14 one way or $154.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around Joseph and Light Rain near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Rufus
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 Rufus.
Wishram
The Dalles, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joseph and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 298.41 mi (480.24 km).
#1 Joseph
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,111 |
| Coordinates | 45.3543200, -117.2296100 |
| Altitude | 1276 |
| 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: 711 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 30m |
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 | $77.14 | $154.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $83.17 | $166.33 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $86.72 | $173.44 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $99.18 | $198.36 |
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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