How far is Springfield, OR from Gold Hill, OR?

The driving distance from Springfield, OR to Gold Hill, OR is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.7 mi
03h 02m
Flight
111.55 mi
179.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.55 mi
Kilometers
179.53 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.7 mi
Kilometers
244.14 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gold Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM PDT
Return by in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 11:45 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-19T05:40
Arrive Gold Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Winston
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Springfield
75.8 mi
01h 31m
To Gold Hill
75.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph SSE
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Gold Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Pioneer Parkway East

    92 m · 13 sec · Pioneer Parkway East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto A Street

    102 m · 17 sec · A Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pioneer Parkway West

    97 m · 12 sec · Pioneer Parkway West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1898 ft · 60 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Boulevard

    107 m · 6 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Franklin Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on McVay Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min · McVay Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1

    1928 ft · 47 sec · McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    145.5 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99, OR 234: Gold Hill, Crater Lake

    1238 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1031 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sams Valley Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Sams Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on 2nd Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 2nd Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    57 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1
146 mi · 96%
2nd Avenue
1.54 mi · 1%
Franklin Boulevard
1.47 mi · 1%
Sams Valley Highway
1.02 mi · 1%
McVay Highway
0.77 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1

Merge slight left

146 mi · 02h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winston
01h 31m from Springfield
Leave By
10:54 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Springfield and Mostly Cloudy near Gold Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Gold Hill?

The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.8 miles from Springfield and 75.9 miles from Gold Hill.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.49 one way or $52.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Springfield and Mostly Cloudy near Gold Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Winston

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

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

BUS

Coos Bay, Oregon

70 mi away
275 N. Broadway
BUS

Grants Pass, OR

77 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

82 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Gold Hill. Straight-line distance: 111.55 mi (179.53 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.

Population63,209
Coordinates44.0462400, -123.0220300
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Gold Hill

#2 Gold Hill

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,297
Coordinates42.4317900, -123.0506000
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-123.02203, 44.04624)
End: Gold Hill (-123.0506, 42.43179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.26 L · about $26.49
Round trip
$52.98
10.7 gal · 40.52 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $26.49 $52.98
Mid-grade $5.34 $28.56 $57.12
Premium $5.57 $29.78 $59.56
Diesel $6.37 $34.06 $68.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Gold Hill. The current time is 05:40:12.

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.