How far is Springfield, OR from Molalla, OR?

The driving distance from Springfield, OR to Molalla, OR is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
91.53 mi
02h 00m
Flight
79.17 mi
127.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.17 mi
Kilometers
127.41 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.53 mi
Kilometers
147.3 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Molalla
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM PDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Molalla
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Millersburg
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Springfield
45.7 mi
01h 00m
To Molalla
45.8 mi
01h 00m

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
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Kuebler Boulevard

    2304 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kuebler Boulevard Southeast

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Kuebler Boulevard Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Cordon Road Southeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cordon Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Cordon Road Northeast

    3 mi · 5 min · Cordon Road Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Silverton Road Northeast

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Silverton Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on McClaine Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · McClaine Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1124 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    69 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Oak Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Cascade Highway Northeast

    12.5 mi · 18 min · Cascade Highway Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Woodburn-Estacada Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    2295 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Molalla Avenue

    19 m · 2 sec · South Molalla Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Molalla Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
57.2 mi · 63%
Cascade Highway Northeast
12.5 mi · 14%
Silverton Road Northeast
8.48 mi · 9%
Cordon Road Northeast
3 mi · 3%
Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
2.67 mi · 3%
Cordon Road Southeast
1.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

56.6 mi · 01h 06m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millersburg
01h 00m from Springfield
Leave By
2:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Springfield and Light Rain near Molalla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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 45.7 miles from Springfield and 45.8 miles from Molalla.

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

The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.99 one way or $31.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Millersburg

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

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

RAIL

Albany station

6 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

20 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Salem station

28 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

54 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Molalla. Straight-line distance: 79.17 mi (127.41 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.

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

#2 Molalla

City in Oregon, USA

Population9,303
Coordinates45.1473400, -122.5770300
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-123.02203, 44.04624)
End: Molalla (-122.57703, 45.14734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.23 L · about $15.99
Round trip
$31.98
6.46 gal · 24.46 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $15.99 $31.98
Mid-grade $5.34 $17.24 $34.48
Premium $5.57 $17.98 $35.96
Diesel $6.37 $20.56 $41.12

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 Molalla. The current time is 23:40:48.

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.