How far is Springfield, OR from Independence, OR?

The driving distance from Springfield, OR to Independence, OR is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.91 mi
01h 23m
Flight
56.21 mi
90.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.21 mi
Kilometers
90.46 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.91 mi
Kilometers
102.85 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Independence
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM PDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-22T22:12
Arrive Independence
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Tangent
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Springfield
31.9 mi
00h 41m
To Independence
31.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Independence.

  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

    2573 ft · 40 sec · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Portland

    3102 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    48.9 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Ankeny Hill

    998 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ankeny Hill Road Southeast

    1497 ft · 32 sec · Ankeny Hill Road Southeast

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Ankeny Hill Road Southeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ankeny Hill Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ankeny Hill Road Southeast

    45 m · 3 sec · Ankeny Hill Road Southeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Buena Vista Road South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Buena Vista Road South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Sidney Road South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Sidney Road South

  13. 13

    Continue on Riverside Road South

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Riverside Road South

  14. 14

    Turn right

    119 m · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto River Road South

    2595 ft · 46 sec · River Road South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1979 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Monmouth Street

    571 ft · 12 sec · Monmouth Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
49.5 mi · 77%
Riverside Road South
5.55 mi · 9%
Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
2.65 mi · 4%
Sidney Road South
1.87 mi · 3%
Buena Vista Road South
1.13 mi · 2%
Pioneer Parkway East
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

48.9 mi · 00h 57m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tangent
00h 41m from Springfield
Leave By
3:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Springfield and Light Rain Likely near Independence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Independence?

The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Tangent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Springfield and 31.9 miles from Independence.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.19 one way or $22.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Springfield and Light Rain Likely near Independence.

Stop Ideas Near Tangent

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

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

RAIL

Albany station

10 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

12 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Salem station

44 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

54 mi away
433 Willamette Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Independence. Straight-line distance: 56.21 mi (90.46 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.

Population63,209
Coordinates44.0462400, -123.0220300
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Independence

#2 Independence

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,871
Coordinates44.8512300, -123.1867700
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-123.02203, 44.04624)
End: Independence (-123.18677, 44.85123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.54 L · about $11.19
Round trip
$22.38
4.52 gal · 17.08 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $11.19 $22.38
Mid-grade $5.34 $12.06 $24.13
Premium $5.57 $12.58 $25.16
Diesel $6.37 $14.39 $28.77

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Independence. The current time is 22:12:08.

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.