How far is Springfield, OR from Ashland, OR?
The driving distance from Springfield, OR to Ashland, OR is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
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.
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Oregon
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Widespread Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Ashland.
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Start on Pioneer Parkway East
92 m · 13 sec · Pioneer Parkway East
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Turn left onto A Street
102 m · 17 sec · A Street
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Turn left onto Pioneer Parkway West
97 m · 12 sec · Pioneer Parkway West
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Turn right onto Main Street
1898 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Boulevard
107 m · 6 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Franklin Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Continue on McVay Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · McVay Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1
1928 ft · 47 sec · McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1
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Merge slight left
170.2 mi · 3 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ashland
1390 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto South Valley View Road
2250 ft · 59 sec · South Valley View Road
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Turn left onto Highway 99 North
1.4 km · 2 min · Highway 99 North
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
120 m · 19 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto C Street
756 ft · 37 sec · C Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
531 ft · 24 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
39 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Lithia Way
39 m · 5 sec · Lithia Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lithia Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Ashland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1
Merge slight left
170 mi · 03h 19m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Widespread Frost near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Ashland?
The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Tri-City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Springfield and 88.4 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 9:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.89 one way or $61.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Springfield and Widespread Frost near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Tri-City
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 Tri-City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 128.9 mi (207.45 km).
#1 Springfield
The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.
| Population | 63,209 |
| Coordinates | 44.0462400, -123.0220300 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
City in Jackson County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 21,194 |
| Coordinates | 42.1945800, -122.7094800 |
| Altitude | 593 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-122.70948, 42.19458)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $30.89 | $61.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $33.31 | $66.62 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $34.73 | $69.46 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $39.72 | $79.45 |
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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