How far is Springfield, OR from Vale, OR?

The driving distance from Springfield, OR to Vale, OR is about 373.5 miles (601.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.4 miles (462.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
373.49 mi
08h 46m
Flight
287.37 mi
462.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.37 mi
Kilometers
462.48 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
373.49 mi
Kilometers
601.07 km
Drive Time
08h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vale
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 PM MDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 10:34 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T05:02
Arrive Vale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 PM PDT
Route Timing
08h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:46 PM to 5:16 PM MDT

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

Leave by
6:28 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
Mitchell
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Springfield
186.4 mi
04h 23m
To Vale
187 mi
04h 23m

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
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pioneer Parkway East

    1.6 km · 2 min · Pioneer Parkway East

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward McKenzie Highway, Bend

    1267 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    131 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on McKenzie Highway

    45.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min · McKenzie Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway

    19.8 mi · 22 min · Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Santiam Highway

    28.4 mi · 35 min · Santiam Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Barclay Drive

    69 m · 3 sec · West Barclay Drive

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto West Barclay Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Barclay Drive

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Locust Street

    2552 ft · 51 sec · North Locust Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    76 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1325 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on McKenzie Highway

    16.6 mi · 23 min · McKenzie Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Highland Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Southwest Highland Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southwest 11th Street

    860 ft · 17 sec · Southwest 11th Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Southwest Veterans Way

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest Veterans Way

  18. 18

    Continue on Southeast Veterans Way

    1457 ft · 33 sec · Southeast Veterans Way

  19. 19

    Continue on Southeast Veterans Way

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast Veterans Way

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Ochoco Highway

    1279 ft · 17 sec · Southeast Ochoco Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Ochoco Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Ochoco Highway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ochoco Highway

    43 m · 2 sec · Ochoco Highway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Ochoco Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Ochoco Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Northwest 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northwest 3rd Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Northeast 3rd Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Northeast 3rd Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Northeast Ochoco Highway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Northeast Ochoco Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on East Ochoco Highway

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min · East Ochoco Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on John Day Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · John Day Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on West Franklin Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Franklin Street

  30. 30

    Continue on John Day Highway

    22.2 mi · 32 min · John Day Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on West Main Street

    2322 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on John Day Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · John Day Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on John Day Highway

    10.7 mi · 16 min · John Day Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  36. 36

    Continue on John Day Highway

    35.5 mi · 53 min · John Day Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    2950 ft · 50 sec · South 1st Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Main Street

    64 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Main Street

  39. 39

    Continue on 12th Street North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 12th Street North

  40. 40

    Continue on Glenn Street North

    754 ft · 13 sec · Glenn Street North

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Glenn Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Day Highway
80.9 mi · 22%
East Ochoco Highway
68.8 mi · 18%
Main Street
66.6 mi · 18%
McKenzie Highway
62.8 mi · 17%
Santiam Highway
28.4 mi · 8%
Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
19.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East Ochoco Highway

Continue on East Ochoco Highway

68.8 mi · 01h 37m

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
08h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.1 mi
287.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mitchell
04h 23m from Springfield
Leave By
6:28 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Vale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 373.5 miles (601.1 km) and usually takes 08h 46m 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?

Mitchell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.4 miles from Springfield and 187 miles from Vale.

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

The direct path is about 287.4 miles (462.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.1 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 $65.25 one way or $130.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Springfield and Vale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Vale.

Stop Ideas Near Mitchell

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

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

BUS

Redmond Airport, Oregon

87 mi away
2300 Redmond Airport Way
BUS

Redmond, Oregon

89 mi away
2456 South Highway 97
BUS

Bend, OR

106 mi away
3075 North Business Highway 97
BUS

Hawthorne Intermodal Center

107 mi away
334 Hawthorne Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Vale. Straight-line distance: 287.37 mi (462.48 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.

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

#2 Vale

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,806
Coordinates43.9821100, -117.2382300
Altitude684
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-123.02203, 44.04624)
End: Vale (-117.23823, 43.98211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 601 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.18 gal
49.89 L · about $65.25
Round trip
$130.51
26.36 gal · 99.78 L
Estimated CO2
117.1 kg one way
Round trip: 234.3 kg / 517 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $65.25 $130.51
Mid-grade $5.34 $70.35 $140.71
Premium $5.57 $73.36 $146.72
Diesel $6.37 $83.90 $167.81

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Springfield, OR and Vale, OR. The current time in Springfield is 05:02:24, although it is 06:02:24 in Vale.

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.