How far is Springfield, OR from Altamont, OR?

The driving distance from Springfield, OR to Altamont, OR is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.19 mi
03h 47m
Flight
142.65 mi
229.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.65 mi
Kilometers
229.57 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.19 mi
Kilometers
277.12 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altamont
Wed, Apr 15, 8:04 PM PDT
Return by in Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 11:52 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-15T16:16
Arrive Altamont
Wed, Apr 15, 8:04 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
La Pine
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Springfield
86.1 mi
01h 53m
To Altamont
86.1 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
47°F
Today

Light Rain then Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pioneer Parkway East

    92 m · 13 sec · Pioneer Parkway East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto A Street

    102 m · 17 sec · A Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pioneer Parkway West

    97 m · 12 sec · Pioneer Parkway West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1898 ft · 60 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Boulevard

    107 m · 6 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Franklin Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on McVay Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min · McVay Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1

    1928 ft · 47 sec · McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3257 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls

    31.5 mi · 45 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Westfir Road

    2480 ft · 48 sec · Westfir Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 58

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Highway 58

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 58

    3 mi · 6 min · Highway 58

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 58

    32.9 mi · 45 min · State Highway 58

  17. 17

    Continue on Williamette Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Williamette Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 58

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Crater Lake Parkway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Crater Lake Parkway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crater Lake Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Altamont.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 58
115 mi · 67%
OR 58
31.8 mi · 18%
Williamette Highway
12 mi · 7%
Crater Lake Parkway
4.57 mi · 3%
Highway 58
3.01 mi · 2%
Franklin Boulevard
1.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 58

Merge slight left

77.4 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
142.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Pine
01h 53m from Springfield
Leave By
9:24 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Light Rain then Chance Rain And Snow near Altamont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

La Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Springfield and 86.1 miles from Altamont.

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

The direct path is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 9:24 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.10 one way or $60.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Light Rain then Chance Rain And Snow near Altamont.

Stop Ideas Near La Pine

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Pine, 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 La Pine.

BUS

La Pine, Oregon

1 mi away
16515 Reed Road
BUS

Sunriver, Oregon

21 mi away
One Center Drive
BUS

Hawthorne Intermodal Center

46 mi away
334 Hawthorne Avenue
BUS

Bend, OR

48 mi away
3075 North Business Highway 97

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Altamont. Straight-line distance: 142.65 mi (229.57 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.

Population63,209
Coordinates44.0462400, -123.0220300
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
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#2 Altamont

City in Klamath County, Oregon, United States

Population19,257
Coordinates42.2068100, -121.7372200
Altitude1263
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-123.02203, 44.04624)
End: Altamont (-121.73722, 42.20681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23 L · about $30.10
Round trip
$60.20
12.16 gal · 46 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $30.10 $60.20
Mid-grade $5.34 $32.46 $64.91
Premium $5.57 $33.84 $67.68
Diesel $6.37 $38.71 $77.41

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Altamont. The current time is 16:16:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.