How far is The Dalles, OR from Springfield, OR?
The driving distance from The Dalles, OR to Springfield, OR is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140 miles (225.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Dalles and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Dalles and Springfield.
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Start on the route
36 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto G Street
46 m · 12 sec · G Street
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
725 ft · 18 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto Kelly Avenue
867 ft · 17 sec · Kelly Avenue
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Continue on East 7th Street
1146 ft · 23 sec · East 7th Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1115 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn slight left
100 m · 6 sec
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Take the ramp straight
690 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
73.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
80 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
107.4 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 126 East: Springfield
1537 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 528 South: Springfield City Center
2002 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Pioneer Parkway West
1 mi · 2 min · Pioneer Parkway West
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Continue on South 2nd Street
53 m · 10 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South A Street
103 m · 16 sec · South A Street
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Turn left onto Pioneer Parkway East
62 m · 6 sec · Pioneer Parkway East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Parkway East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Dalles and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
107 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving The Dalles and Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Dalles to Springfield?
The road trip is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Tualatin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from The Dalles and 98.1 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140 miles (225.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 10:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.01 one way or $68.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around The Dalles and Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Tualatin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
Happy Valley City Hall
Old City Hall
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tualatin.
Oregon City station
Portland, OR
Union Station
Woodburn, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Dalles and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 140.01 mi (225.33 km).
#1 The Dalles
City in and county seat of Wasco County, Oregon, Unite States
| Population | 15,581 |
| Coordinates | 45.5945600, -121.1786800 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.
| Population | 63,209 |
| Coordinates | 44.0462400, -123.0220300 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pioneer Parkway East (-123.022058, 44.046275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $34.01 | $68.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $36.67 | $73.34 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $38.24 | $76.48 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $43.73 | $87.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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