How far is Springfield, OR from Drain, OR?
The driving distance from Springfield, OR to Drain, OR is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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 00h 49m.
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 Springfield and Drain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Drain.
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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
26.9 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 38, OR 99: Drain, Elkton
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto West B Avenue
769 ft · 33 sec · West B Avenue
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Turn left onto North Cedar Street
1377 ft · 44 sec · North Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Payton Avenue
33 m · 10 sec · Payton Avenue
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Turn left
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Drain.
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
26.9 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Drain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Drain?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Springfield and 18.6 miles from Drain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Drain.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
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 Cottage Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Drain. Straight-line distance: 30.58 mi (49.22 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 Drain
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,201 |
| Coordinates | 43.6587300, -123.3187000 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Drain (-123.3187, 43.65873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $6.49 | $12.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.99 | $13.99 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
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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