How far is Springfield, OR from Sutherlin, OR?

The driving distance from Springfield, OR to Sutherlin, OR is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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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
56.44 mi
01h 11m
Flight
47.6 mi
76.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.6 mi
Kilometers
76.6 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.44 mi
Kilometers
90.83 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sutherlin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM PDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T02:07
Arrive Sutherlin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Drain
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Springfield
28.2 mi
00h 35m
To Sutherlin
28.2 mi
00h 35m

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
63°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99: Oakland

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    71 m · 10 sec · East Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 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
McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1
49.4 mi · 88%
OR 99
4.22 mi · 7%
Franklin Boulevard
1.47 mi · 3%
McVay Highway
0.77 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.36 mi · 1%
A Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1

Merge slight left

49 mi · 00h 57m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
47.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Drain
00h 35m from Springfield
Leave By
4:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Drain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Springfield and 28.2 miles from Sutherlin.

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

The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 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 Sutherlin.

Stop Ideas Near Drain

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

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

BUS

Eugene, OR

47 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

47 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

48 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

64 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Sutherlin. Straight-line distance: 47.6 mi (76.6 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.

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

#2 Sutherlin

City in Oregon, USA

Population8,227
Coordinates43.3901200, -123.3125800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-123.02203, 44.04624)
End: Sutherlin (-123.31258, 43.39012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.54 L · about $9.85
Round trip
$19.70
3.98 gal · 15.08 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.85 $19.70
Mid-grade $5.34 $10.62 $21.25
Premium $5.57 $11.08 $22.15
Diesel $6.37 $12.67 $25.34

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 Sutherlin. The current time is 02:07:22.

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.