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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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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Chance Light Rain
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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.
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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
4.1 mi · 6 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99 North, OR 126 West: Florence
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Garfield Street
2032 ft · 41 sec · Garfield Street
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Turn right onto West 11th Avenue
3.3 mi · 7 min · West 11th Avenue
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Continue on Highway 126
40.5 mi · 56 min · Highway 126
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Turn left onto Highway 126
14.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 126
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Merge slight right onto Oregon Coast Highway
6.5 mi · 11 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn left onto Pacific Avenue
1446 ft · 40 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto Lake Boulevard
583 ft · 16 sec · Lake Boulevard
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Veneta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Dunes City. Straight-line distance: 55.51 mi (89.34 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 Dunes City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 43.8831800, -124.1151200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunes City (-124.11512, 43.88318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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