How far is Springfield, OR from Dayton, OR?
The driving distance from Springfield, OR to Dayton, OR is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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.
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 01h 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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Dayton.
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Start on Pioneer Parkway East
1.1 mi · 3 min · Pioneer Parkway East
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Turn left onto Q Street
1119 ft · 25 sec · Q Street
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Take the ramp straight toward West Q Street Ramp
644 ft · 16 sec · West Q Street Ramp
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Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
2573 ft · 40 sec · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Portland
3102 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
68.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Brooks, Gervais
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Brooklake Road Northeast
1.9 mi · 3 min · Brooklake Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wheatland Road North
3.2 mi · 5 min · Wheatland Road North
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Turn left onto Matheny Road North
2745 ft · 57 sec · Matheny Road North
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Continue on Wheatland Ferry
152 m · 2 min · Wheatland Ferry
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Continue on Wheatland Road Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wheatland Road Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
1554 ft · 26 sec · Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
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Continue on Southeast Dayton Highway
8.7 mi · 13 min · Southeast Dayton Highway
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Continue on 3rd Street
717 ft · 20 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Ferry Street
51 m · 3 sec · Ferry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Dayton.
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 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.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Dayton?
The road trip is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Millersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Springfield and 43.7 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 2:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.30 one way or $30.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Millersburg
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 Millersburg.
Albany station
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Salem station
Woodburn, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 81.19 mi (130.66 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 Dayton
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,753 |
| Coordinates | 45.2206700, -123.0762100 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dayton (-123.07621, 45.22067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $16.49 | $32.99 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $17.20 | $34.40 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $19.67 | $39.34 |
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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