How far is Madras, OR from Springfield, OR?
The driving distance from Madras, OR to Springfield, OR is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madras and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madras and Springfield.
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Start on 5th Street
7 m · 8 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest D Street
83 m · 13 sec · Southwest D Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 4th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest 4th Street
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
25.6 mi · 37 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Take the exit right
48 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Glacier Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Southwest Glacier Avenue
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Merge slight right onto Southwest Highland Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Highland Avenue
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Continue on McKenzie Highway
16.8 mi · 24 min · McKenzie Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Locust Street
21 m · 1 sec · South Locust Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Locust Street
2557 ft · 56 sec · South Locust Street
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Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · East Barclay Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Santiam Highway
5 m · 1 sec · Santiam Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Santiam Highway
25.1 mi · 31 min · Santiam Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santiam Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Santiam Highway
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Turn left onto Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
19.8 mi · 22 min · Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
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Continue on McKenzie Highway
42.1 mi · 57 min · McKenzie Highway
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Turn right onto Camp Creek Road
8.4 mi · 12 min · Camp Creek Road
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Turn left onto Marcola Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Marcola Road
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Turn left onto Mohawk Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Mohawk Boulevard
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Turn right onto Centennial Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Centennial Boulevard
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
659 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pioneer Parkway East
5 m · 1 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 Madras and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
McKenzie Highway
Continue on McKenzie Highway
42.1 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Rain leaving Madras 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 Madras to Springfield?
The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Idanha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Madras and 72.9 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102 miles (164.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Madras and Light Rain near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Idanha
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 Idanha.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madras and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 101.94 mi (164.06 km).
#1 Madras
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 7,106 |
| Coordinates | 44.6334500, -121.1294900 |
| Altitude | 683 |
| 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: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $25.79 | $51.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $27.81 | $55.62 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $29.00 | $58.00 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $33.17 | $66.33 |
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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