How far is Springfield, OR from Vernonia, OR?

The driving distance from Springfield, OR to Vernonia, OR is about 146 miles (235 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (202 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.02 mi
03h 04m
Flight
125.51 mi
201.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.51 mi
Kilometers
201.99 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.02 mi
Kilometers
234.99 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vernonia
Sat, Apr 18, 7:43 AM PDT
Return by in Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 10:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-18T04:38
Arrive Vernonia
Sat, Apr 18, 7:43 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gervais
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Springfield
73 mi
01h 32m
To Vernonia
73 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    22.9 mi · 32 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Vernonia, Clatskanie

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1272 ft · 40 sec · Maple Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Adams Avenue

    94 m · 16 sec · Adams Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
98.1 mi · 67%
Northwest Sunset Highway
22.9 mi · 16%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.74 mi · 5%
Pioneer Parkway East
1.12 mi · 1%
US 26 West
0.93 mi · 1%
OR 217
0.76 mi · 1%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
125.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gervais
01h 32m from Springfield
Leave By
10:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Springfield and Chance Light Rain near Vernonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146 miles (235 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73 miles from Springfield and 73 miles from Vernonia.

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

The direct path is about 125.5 miles (202 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.50 one way or $51.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gervais

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 Gervais and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Woodburn City Hall

Woodburn , OR
270 Montgomery St, Woodburn, OR 97071
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

5 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

22 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

37 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

50 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Vernonia. Straight-line distance: 125.51 mi (201.99 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.

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

#2 Vernonia

City in Oregon, USA

Population2,295
Coordinates45.8587200, -123.1928900
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-123.02203, 44.04624)
End: Vernonia (-123.19289, 45.85872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.5 L · about $25.50
Round trip
$51.00
10.3 gal · 39 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $25.50 $51.00
Mid-grade $5.34 $27.49 $54.98
Premium $5.57 $28.66 $57.33
Diesel $6.37 $32.78 $65.57

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Vernonia. The current time is 04:38:46.

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.