How far is Seaside, OR from Springfield, OR?
The driving distance from Seaside, OR to Springfield, OR is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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
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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 03h 08m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seaside and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seaside and Springfield.
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Start on Broadway Street
157 m · 17 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto South Roosevelt Drive
3.8 mi · 7 min · South Roosevelt Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
1067 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Sunset Highway
35.1 mi · 44 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
14 mi · 20 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
19.8 mi · 27 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
1574 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
2536 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
97.9 mi · 1 hr 55 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 Seaside 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.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
97.9 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Seaside and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seaside to Springfield?
The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Wilsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Seaside and 90.8 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 10:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.69 one way or $63.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Seaside and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Wilsonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Tigard City Hall
Old City Hall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilsonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seaside and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 141.52 mi (227.76 km).
#1 Seaside
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 6,926 |
| Coordinates | 45.9931600, -123.9226400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $31.69 | $63.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $34.16 | $68.33 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $35.62 | $71.24 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $40.74 | $81.48 |
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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