How far is Springfield, OR from Carlton, OR?

The driving distance from Springfield, OR to Carlton, OR is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.7 mi
02h 08m
Flight
86.56 mi
139.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.56 mi
Kilometers
139.31 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.7 mi
Kilometers
157.23 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carlton
Sat, May 2, 2:29 PM PDT
Return by in Springfield
Sat, May 2, 4:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-02T12:21
Arrive Carlton
Sat, May 2, 2:29 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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
Jefferson
OR

City in Marion County, Texas, USA

From Springfield
48.8 mi
01h 04m
To Carlton
48.8 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pioneer Parkway East

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Pioneer Parkway East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Q Street

    1119 ft · 25 sec · Q Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward West Q Street Ramp

    644 ft · 16 sec · West Q Street Ramp

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

    2573 ft · 40 sec · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Portland

    3102 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooks, Gervais

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Brooklake Road Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Brooklake Road Northeast

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wheatland Road North

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Wheatland Road North

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Matheny Road North

    2745 ft · 57 sec · Matheny Road North

  11. 11

    Continue on Wheatland Ferry

    152 m · 2 min · Wheatland Ferry

  12. 12

    Continue on Wheatland Road Northwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wheatland Road Northwest

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway

    1362 ft · 23 sec · Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southeast Lafayette Highway

    11.6 mi · 17 min · Southeast Lafayette Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on South Madison Street

    1416 ft · 50 sec · South Madison Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    1501 ft · 53 sec · East 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    80 m · 14 sec · North Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    71 m · 10 sec · West 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway West

  20. 20

    Take the exit left

    124 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on South Pine Street

    1699 ft · 57 sec · South Pine Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    52 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
69.4 mi · 71%
Southeast Lafayette Highway
11.6 mi · 12%
Tualatin Valley Highway
4.11 mi · 4%
Wheatland Road North
3.18 mi · 3%
Pacific Highway West
2.33 mi · 2%
Brooklake Road Northeast
1.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

68.8 mi · 01h 20m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
01h 04m from Springfield
Leave By
2:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Carlton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Springfield and 48.8 miles from Carlton.

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

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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

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

RAIL

Albany station

12 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
RAIL

Salem station

24 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

26 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
BUS

Woodburn, OR

49 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Carlton. Straight-line distance: 86.56 mi (139.31 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.

Population63,209
Coordinates44.0462400, -123.0220300
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Carlton

#2 Carlton

City in Oregon, USA

Population2,185
Coordinates45.2942800, -123.1764900
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-123.02203, 44.04624)
End: Carlton (-123.17649, 45.29428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.05 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.16
6.9 gal · 26.1 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $17.08 $34.16
Mid-grade $5.34 $18.42 $36.83
Premium $5.57 $19.20 $38.41
Diesel $6.37 $21.96 $43.93

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Carlton. The current time is 12:21:02.

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.