How far is Springfield, OR from Dunes City, OR?

The driving distance from Springfield, OR to Dunes City, OR is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.2 mi
01h 47m
Flight
55.51 mi
89.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.51 mi
Kilometers
89.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.2 mi
Kilometers
116.19 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunes City
Sat, Apr 18, 3:45 AM PDT
Return by in Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 5:33 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-18T01:57
Arrive Dunes City
Sat, Apr 18, 3:45 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Veneta
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Springfield
36 mi
00h 53m
To Dunes City
36.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Dunes City.

  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

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99 North, OR 126 West: Florence

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Garfield Street

    2032 ft · 41 sec · Garfield Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 11th Avenue

    3.3 mi · 7 min · West 11th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 126

    40.5 mi · 56 min · Highway 126

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Highway 126

    14.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 126

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Oregon Coast Highway

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pacific Avenue

    1446 ft · 40 sec · Pacific Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lake Boulevard

    583 ft · 16 sec · Lake Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 126
54.9 mi · 76%
Oregon Coast Highway
6.47 mi · 9%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
4.14 mi · 6%
West 11th Avenue
3.29 mi · 5%
OR 99 North
1.14 mi · 2%
Pioneer Parkway East
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 126

Continue on Highway 126

40.5 mi · 00h 56m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
55.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Veneta
00h 53m from Springfield
Leave By
2:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Springfield and Chance Light Rain near Dunes City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Dunes City?

The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Veneta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Springfield and 36.2 miles from Dunes City.

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

The direct path is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 2:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Springfield and Chance Light Rain near Dunes City.

Stop Ideas Near Veneta

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

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

RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

21 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

21 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

22 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

58 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Dunes City. Straight-line distance: 55.51 mi (89.34 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.

Population63,209
Coordinates44.0462400, -123.0220300
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Dunes City

#2 Dunes City

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,406
Coordinates43.8831800, -124.1151200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-123.02203, 44.04624)
End: Dunes City (-124.11512, 43.88318)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.64 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.25
5.1 gal · 19.28 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $12.63 $25.25
Mid-grade $5.34 $13.61 $27.22
Premium $5.57 $14.19 $28.39
Diesel $6.37 $16.23 $32.47

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Dunes City. The current time is 01:57:42.

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.