How far is Oakridge, OR from Springfield, OR?

The driving distance from Oakridge, OR to Springfield, OR is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.01 mi
00h 48m
Flight
34.74 mi
55.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.74 mi
Kilometers
55.91 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.01 mi
Kilometers
64.39 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Fri, Apr 17, 11:26 PM PDT
Return by in Oakridge
Sat, Apr 18, 12:14 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakridge
2026-04-17T22:37
Arrive Springfield
Fri, Apr 17, 11:26 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakridge
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Lowell
OR

City in Lane County, Oregon, United States

From Oakridge
19.8 mi
00h 24m
To Springfield
20.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
59°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oakridge and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Commercial Street

    130 m · 17 sec · Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    99 m · 20 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    1025 ft · 40 sec · East 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Crestview Street

    1150 ft · 39 sec · Crestview Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 58

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 58

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 58

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Highway 58

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Westfir Road

    2480 ft · 49 sec · Westfir Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto OR 58

    23.4 mi · 32 min · OR 58

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 58

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 58

  11. 11

    Continue on Willamette Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Willamette Highway

  12. 12

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

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 225: South Eugene

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Franklin Boulevard

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Franklin Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · South A Street

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto South A Street

    2239 ft · 1 min · South A Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pioneer Parkway East

    62 m · 6 sec · Pioneer Parkway East

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Parkway East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakridge 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
OR 58
23.4 mi · 58%
Highway 58
7.03 mi · 18%
Franklin Boulevard
2.16 mi · 5%
Willamette Highway
2 mi · 5%
I 5 North
1.5 mi · 4%
Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

OR 58

Turn right onto OR 58

23.4 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 24m from Oakridge
Leave By
4:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oakridge and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakridge to Springfield?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Oakridge and 20.2 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakridge and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lowell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Eugene, OR

28 mi away
987 Pearl Street
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

29 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

81 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakridge and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 34.74 mi (55.91 km).

Oakridge

#1 Oakridge

City in Oregon, USA

Population3,384
Coordinates43.7465100, -122.4617200
Altitude372
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.

Population63,209
Coordinates44.0462400, -123.0220300
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Commercial Street (-122.461691, 43.746979)
End: Pioneer Parkway East (-123.022058, 44.046275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $6.98
Round trip
$13.96
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.98 $13.96
Mid-grade $5.34 $7.53 $15.05
Premium $5.57 $7.85 $15.70
Diesel $6.37 $8.98 $17.95

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakridge and Springfield. The current time is 22:37:45.

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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.