How far is Shady Cove, OR from Springfield, OR?
The driving distance from Shady Cove, OR to Springfield, OR is about 146 miles (234.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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 02h 52m.
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 Shady Cove and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shady Cove and Springfield.
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Start on Indian Creek Road
40 m · 7 sec · Indian Creek Road
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Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn left onto Tiller Trail Highway
48.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Tiller Trail Highway
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Continue on Southeast 3rd Street
1 km · 1 min · Southeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Main Street
79 m · 7 sec · Southeast Main Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 4th Street
137 m · 21 sec · Southwest 4th Street
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Take the ramp right
718 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
91 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 225: South Eugene
1357 ft · 26 sec · McVey Highway #225 Roadway #2
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Continue on Franklin Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Franklin Boulevard
7 m · 1 sec · South A Street
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Exit the rotary onto South A Street
2239 ft · 1 min · 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 Shady Cove 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
91 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Shady Cove and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shady Cove to Springfield?
The road trip is about 146 miles (234.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Winston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Shady Cove and 73.1 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 12:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.50 one way or $51.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shady Cove and Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Winston
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 Winston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shady Cove and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 99.74 mi (160.52 km).
#1 Shady Cove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 3,119 |
| Coordinates | 42.6106800, -122.8125400 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| 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: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $25.50 | $51.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $27.49 | $54.98 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $28.66 | $57.33 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $32.78 | $65.57 |
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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