How far is Springfield, OR from Merlin, OR?
The driving distance from Springfield, OR to Merlin, OR is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.5 miles (173 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
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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 40m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Merlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Merlin.
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Start on Pioneer Parkway East
92 m · 13 sec · Pioneer Parkway East
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Turn left onto A Street
102 m · 17 sec · A Street
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Turn left onto Pioneer Parkway West
97 m · 12 sec · Pioneer Parkway West
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Turn right onto Main Street
1898 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Boulevard
107 m · 6 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Franklin Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Continue on McVay Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · McVay Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1
1928 ft · 47 sec · McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1
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Merge slight left
122.9 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hugo
1743 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Monument Drive
2.2 mi · 4 min · Monument Drive
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Turn right onto Pleasant Valley Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn left onto Merlin Avenue
123 m · 18 sec · Merlin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merlin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Merlin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1
Merge slight left
123 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Merlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Merlin?
The road trip is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Roseburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Springfield and 65.7 miles from Merlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.5 miles (173 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 1:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.09 one way or $46.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Merlin.
Stop Ideas Near Roseburg
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 Roseburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Merlin. Straight-line distance: 107.52 mi (173.03 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 Merlin
Located in Josephine County at an elevation of 919 feet, this unincorporated community is situated north of the Rogue River in Southern Oregon.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.5173400, -123.4197900 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merlin (-123.41979, 42.51734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $4.99 | $23.09 | $46.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $24.31 | $48.62 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $25.72 | $51.45 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $31.23 | $62.46 |
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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