How far is Springfield, OR from Lakeside, OR?

The driving distance from Springfield, OR to Lakeside, OR is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.36 mi
02h 20m
Flight
66.05 mi
106.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.05 mi
Kilometers
106.29 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.36 mi
Kilometers
158.3 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeside
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM PDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-22T19:55
Arrive Lakeside
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Elkton
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Springfield
49.2 mi
01h 10m
To Lakeside
49.2 mi
01h 10m

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
Lakeside Weather
OR
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Wednesday
Using Coos Bay as the closest live forecast in the Coos County weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.9 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 38, OR 99: Drain, Elkton

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West B Avenue

    769 ft · 28 sec · West B Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Umpqua Highway

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Umpqua Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 38

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 38

  14. 14

    Continue on Umpqua Highway

    35.6 mi · 52 min · Umpqua Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Winchester Avenue

    1.5 km · 3 min · Winchester Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Winchester Avenue

    78 m · 15 sec · Winchester Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Oregon Coast Highway

    545 ft · 16 sec · Oregon Coast Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Winchester Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Winchester Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 8th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North 8th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Umpqua Highway
46.2 mi · 47%
McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1
27.3 mi · 28%
Oregon Coast Highway
8.66 mi · 9%
OR 38
6.65 mi · 7%
State Highway 38
3.22 mi · 3%
Winchester Avenue
2.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Umpqua Highway

Continue on Umpqua Highway

35.6 mi · 00h 52m

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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkton
01h 10m from Springfield
Leave By
1:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Springfield and Light Rain Likely near Lakeside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Elkton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Springfield and 49.2 miles from Lakeside.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 1:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.18 one way or $34.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elkton

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

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

BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

44 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South
BUS

Florence, Oregon

57 mi away
290 US Highway 101
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

60 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Coos Bay, Oregon

60 mi away
275 N. Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Lakeside. Straight-line distance: 66.05 mi (106.29 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.

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

#2 Lakeside

City in Coos County, Oregon, United States

Population1,802
Coordinates43.5756700, -124.1751100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-123.02203, 44.04624)
End: Lakeside (-124.17511, 43.57567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.14 L · about $17.18
Round trip
$34.36
6.94 gal · 26.28 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $17.18 $34.36
Mid-grade $5.34 $18.52 $37.05
Premium $5.57 $19.31 $38.63
Diesel $6.37 $22.09 $44.18

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 Lakeside. The current time is 19:55:02.

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.