How far is Springfield, OR from La Grande, OR?
The driving distance from Springfield, OR to La Grande, OR is about 368.5 miles (593 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.9 miles (415.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Unincorporated community in Oregon
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and La Grande.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and La Grande.
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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
2573 ft · 40 sec · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Portland
3102 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
105.2 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Seattle
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
91.6 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: La Grande, National Historic District
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Adams Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and La Grande.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Springfield and Chance Light Rain near La Grande.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to La Grande?
The road trip is about 368.5 miles (593 km) and usually takes 07h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chenoweth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184 miles from Springfield and 184.5 miles from La Grande.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.9 miles (415.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.36 one way or $128.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Springfield and Chance Light Rain near La Grande.
Stop Ideas Near Chenoweth
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 Chenoweth.
The Dalles, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Wishram
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and La Grande. Straight-line distance: 257.93 mi (415.1 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 La Grande
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 13,399 |
| Coordinates | 45.3245800, -118.0877200 |
| Altitude | 846 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Grande (-118.08772, 45.32458)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 593 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $64.36 | $128.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $69.39 | $138.79 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $72.36 | $144.72 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $82.76 | $165.52 |
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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