How far is Springfield, OR from Metzger, OR?

The driving distance from Springfield, OR to Metzger, OR is about 102.5 miles (165 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.54 mi
02h 05m
Flight
97.6 mi
157.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.6 mi
Kilometers
157.08 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.54 mi
Kilometers
165.02 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metzger
Sun, May 3, 12:37 AM PDT
Return by in Springfield
Sun, May 3, 2:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-02T22:32
Arrive Metzger
Sun, May 3, 12:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Jefferson
OR

City in Marion County, Texas, USA

From Springfield
51.3 mi
01h 02m
To Metzger
51.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 2:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
79°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    97.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99W: Tigard, McMinnville

    1591 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest Pacific Highway

    994 ft · 26 sec · Southwest Pacific Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest 78th Avenue

    1890 ft · 2 min · Southwest 78th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest Spruce Street

    137 m · 22 sec · Southwest Spruce Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest 80th Avenue

    1618 ft · 1 min · Southwest 80th Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 80th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
98.1 mi · 96%
Pioneer Parkway East
1.12 mi · 1%
OR 217
0.76 mi · 1%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
0.54 mi · 1%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
0.49 mi
Southwest 78th Avenue
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

97.5 mi · 01h 54m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
97.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
01h 02m from Springfield
Leave By
2:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near Metzger.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (165 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Springfield and 51.3 miles from Metzger.

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

The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 2:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.92 one way or $35.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Partly Sunny near Metzger.

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Stayton Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Stayton Parks & Recreation

Stayton , OR
311 N 3rd Ave, Stayton, OR 97383, United States
Rating 4.4/5 11 reviews City government office
City of Albany, Oregon
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

City of Albany, Oregon

Albany , OR
333 Broadalbin St SW, Albany, OR 97321, United States
Rating 4.2/5 10 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jefferson.

RAIL

Albany station

12 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
RAIL

Salem station

24 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

26 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
BUS

Woodburn, OR

49 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Metzger. Straight-line distance: 97.6 mi (157.08 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 Metzger

Unincorporated community, in Washington County, Oregon

Population3,765
Coordinates45.4465100, -122.7589900
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-123.02203, 44.04624)
End: Metzger (-122.75899, 45.44651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.7 L · about $17.92
Round trip
$35.85
7.24 gal · 27.4 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $17.92 $35.85
Mid-grade $5.34 $19.32 $38.65
Premium $5.57 $20.15 $40.30
Diesel $6.37 $23.04 $46.09

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Metzger. The current time is 22:32:31.

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.