How far is Molalla, OR from Springfield, OR?
The driving distance from Molalla, OR to Springfield, OR is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Molalla and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Molalla and Springfield.
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Start on South Molalla Avenue
19 m · 10 sec · South Molalla Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2295 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Woodburn-Estacada Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway
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Turn left
13.4 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1432 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto McClaine Street
1.4 km · 1 min · McClaine Street
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Continue on Silverton Road Northeast
8.5 mi · 12 min · Silverton Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Cordon Road Northeast
3 mi · 4 min · Cordon Road Northeast
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Continue on Cordon Road Southeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cordon Road Southeast
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Continue on Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
2.8 mi · 4 min · Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
57.5 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Molalla 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
57.5 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Molalla 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 Molalla to Springfield?
The road trip is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Millersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Molalla and 49.2 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.68 one way or $33.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Molalla and Slight Chance Light Rain near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Millersburg
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 Millersburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Molalla and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 79.17 mi (127.41 km).
#1 Molalla
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,303 |
| Coordinates | 45.1473400, -122.5770300 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| 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: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $16.68 | $33.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $18.76 | $37.51 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $21.45 | $42.91 |
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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