How far is Springfield, OR from Lyons, OR?

The driving distance from Springfield, OR to Lyons, OR is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.73 mi
01h 35m
Flight
54.18 mi
87.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.18 mi
Kilometers
87.2 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.73 mi
Kilometers
118.66 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyons
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM PDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T02:41
Arrive Lyons
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
36.8 mi
00h 47m
To Lyons
36.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.8 mi · 51 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 164: South Jefferson

    2311 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jefferson Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Pacific Highway

    575 ft · 17 sec · Old Pacific Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    3262 ft · 2 min · South 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    849 ft · 14 sec · North Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Marion Road Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Marion Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Stayton Road Southeast

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Stayton Road Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1076 ft · 20 sec · West Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Wilco Road Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Wilco Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Shaff Road Southeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Shaff Road Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Fern Ridge Road Southeast

    1.5 km · 1 min · Fern Ridge Road Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Santiam Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · North Santiam Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mehama Lyons Highway

    1352 ft · 27 sec · Mehama Lyons Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on 5th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 5th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
44.4 mi · 60%
North Santiam Highway
8.12 mi · 11%
Stayton Road Southeast
7.12 mi · 10%
Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast
3.53 mi · 5%
Jefferson Highway
1.92 mi · 3%
Marion Road Southeast
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

43.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tangent
00h 47m from Springfield
Leave By
3:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Springfield and Slight Chance Light Rain near Lyons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 36.8 miles from Springfield and 36.8 miles from Lyons.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Springfield and Slight Chance Light Rain near Lyons.

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 Lyons. Straight-line distance: 54.18 mi (87.2 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.

Population63,209
Coordinates44.0462400, -123.0220300
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lyons

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,291
Coordinates44.7745700, -122.6150900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-123.02203, 44.04624)
End: Lyons (-122.61509, 44.77457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.85 L · about $12.87
Round trip
$25.75
5.2 gal · 19.7 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $12.87 $25.75
Mid-grade $5.34 $13.88 $27.76
Premium $5.57 $14.47 $28.94
Diesel $6.37 $16.55 $33.10

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 Lyons. The current time is 02:41:23.

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.