How far is Mill City, OR from Springfield, OR?
The driving distance from Mill City, OR to Springfield, OR is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Snow Showers Likely
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mill City and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mill City and Springfield.
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Start on South 1st Avenue
774 ft · 15 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Continue on Northwest Alder Street
116 m · 8 sec · Northwest Alder Street
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Turn straight onto Northwest 2nd Avenue
59 m · 9 sec · Northwest 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Santiam Boulevard
3014 ft · 39 sec · Northwest Santiam Boulevard
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Continue on North Santiam Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · North Santiam Highway
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Turn left onto Fern Ridge Road Southeast
1.5 km · 1 min · Fern Ridge Road Southeast
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Continue on Shaff Road Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · Shaff Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Wilco Road Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Wilco Road Southeast
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1076 ft · 18 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on Stayton Road Southeast
7.1 mi · 11 min · Stayton Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Marion Road Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marion Road Southeast
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Continue on Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast
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Continue on North Avenue
849 ft · 20 sec · North Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street
3262 ft · 2 min · 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
44.3 mi · 51 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 Mill City 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.
Jefferson Highway
Merge slight left
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.
Snow Showers Likely leaving Mill City and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mill City to Springfield?
The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Mill City and 40.1 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 3:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.11 one way or $28.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Snow Showers Likely around Mill City and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Albany
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 Albany.
Albany station
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Salem station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mill City and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 55.79 mi (89.78 km).
#1 Mill City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,968 |
| Coordinates | 44.7540100, -122.4781400 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $15.21 | $30.43 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $15.86 | $31.73 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $18.14 | $36.29 |
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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