How far is Lowell, OR from Springfield, OR?

The driving distance from Lowell, OR to Springfield, OR is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18 mi
00h 23m
Flight
14.78 mi
23.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.78 mi
Kilometers
23.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18 mi
Kilometers
28.97 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM PDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-23T01:18
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Creswell
OR

City in Lane County, Oregon, United States

From Lowell
9 mi
00h 11m
To Springfield
9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
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 Lowell and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    842 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Pioneer Street

    2418 ft · 1 min · South Pioneer Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jasper-Lowell Road

    1229 ft · 27 sec · Jasper-Lowell Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 225: South Eugene

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

  8. 8

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Franklin Boulevard

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Franklin Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · South A Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto South A Street

    2239 ft · 1 min · South A Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pioneer Parkway East

    62 m · 6 sec · Pioneer Parkway East

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Parkway East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Boulevard
2.16 mi · 12%
I 5 North
1.5 mi · 8%
South Pioneer Street
0.46 mi · 3%
South A Street
0.43 mi · 2%
Jasper-Lowell Road
0.23 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

12.8 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
14.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Creswell
00h 11m from Lowell
Leave By
7:42 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Lowell 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 Lowell to Springfield?

The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Creswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Lowell and 9 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.12 one way or $6.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Lowell and Slight Chance Light Rain near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Creswell

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Creswell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

City Hall Surface Lot

Eugene , OR
829 Pearl St, Eugene, OR 97401, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Cottage Grove Police Department

Cottage Grove , OR
400 E Main St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424, United States
Rating 4.1/5 15 reviews City government office,Police department
Eugene Municipal Court
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

Eugene Municipal Court

Eugene , OR
1102 Lincoln St, Eugene, OR 97401, United States
Rating 4.0/5 7 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Creswell.

BUS

Eugene, OR

15 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

15 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

16 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

74 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 14.78 mi (23.78 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

City in Lane County, Oregon, United States

Population1,197
Coordinates43.9184600, -122.7836800
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.

Population63,209
Coordinates44.0462400, -123.0220300
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-122.783675, 43.918497)
End: Pioneer Parkway East (-123.022058, 44.046275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.4 L · about $3.12
Round trip
$6.24
1.26 gal · 4.8 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.12 $6.24
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.36 $6.73
Premium $5.57 $3.51 $7.01
Diesel $6.37 $4.01 $8.02

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 Lowell and Springfield. The current time is 01:18:54.

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.