How far is Springfield, OR from Union, OR?

The driving distance from Springfield, OR to Union, OR is about 383.3 miles (616.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.9 miles (428 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
383.31 mi
07h 21m
Flight
265.93 mi
427.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.93 mi
Kilometers
427.98 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
383.31 mi
Kilometers
616.87 km
Drive Time
07h 21m

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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 07h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM PDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive Union
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:21 PM to 2:51 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
The Dalles
OR

City in and county seat of Wasco County, Oregon, Unite States

From Springfield
191.4 mi
03h 40m
To Union
191.9 mi
03h 40m

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
54°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
17 to 25 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105.2 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Seattle

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport

    1011 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway

    97.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 203: La Grande, Union

    1358 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on La Grande-Baker Highway

    10.5 mi · 16 min · La Grande-Baker Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    3079 ft · 57 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Beakman Street

    21 m · 1 sec · East Beakman Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Beakman Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 41%
I 5 North
106 mi · 28%
Old Oregon Trail Highway
97.3 mi · 25%
La Grande-Baker Highway
10.5 mi · 3%
Banfield Freeway
6.56 mi · 2%
Pioneer Parkway East
1.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Continue on Columbia River Highway

158 mi · 02h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+117.4 mi
265.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Dalles
03h 40m from Springfield
Leave By
9:18 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 383.3 miles (616.9 km) and usually takes 07h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

The Dalles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.4 miles from Springfield and 191.9 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 265.9 miles (428 km), while the road route adds roughly 117.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.99 one way or $133.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near The Dalles

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

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

BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

1 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Wishram

18 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

26 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

Hood River, Oregon

29 mi away
600 E. Marina Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Union. Straight-line distance: 265.93 mi (427.98 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.

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

#2 Union

Township of Union County, New Jersey

Population2,207
Coordinates45.2084700, -117.8652100
Altitude850
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-123.02203, 44.04624)
End: Union (-117.86521, 45.20847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 617 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.53 gal
51.2 L · about $66.99
Round trip
$133.97
27.06 gal · 102.4 L
Estimated CO2
120.2 kg one way
Round trip: 240.5 kg / 530 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $66.99 $133.97
Mid-grade $5.34 $72.22 $144.45
Premium $5.57 $75.31 $150.62
Diesel $6.37 $86.13 $172.26

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 Union. The current time is 00:37:38.

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.