How far is Springfield, OR from Lafayette, OR?
The driving distance from Springfield, OR to Lafayette, OR is about 90.7 miles (146 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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.
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 01h 57m.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Lafayette.
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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
68.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Brooks, Gervais
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Brooklake Road Northeast
1.9 mi · 3 min · Brooklake Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wheatland Road North
3.2 mi · 5 min · Wheatland Road North
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Turn left onto Matheny Road North
2745 ft · 57 sec · Matheny Road North
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Continue on Wheatland Ferry
152 m · 2 min · Wheatland Ferry
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Continue on Wheatland Road Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wheatland Road Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
1362 ft · 23 sec · Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
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Turn left onto Southeast Lafayette Highway
11.6 mi · 17 min · Southeast Lafayette Highway
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Continue on South Madison Street
1676 ft · 59 sec · South Madison Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
774 ft · 33 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Lafayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
68.8 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Light Rain leaving Springfield and Light Rain Likely near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 90.7 miles (146 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Millersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Springfield and 45.4 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 2:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Springfield and Light Rain Likely near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Millersburg
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 Millersburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 82.9 mi (133.42 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 Lafayette
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 4,258 |
| Coordinates | 45.2442800, -123.1148300 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lafayette (-123.11483, 45.24428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $15.84 | $31.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $17.81 | $35.62 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $20.37 | $40.74 |
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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