Origin
Bunker Hill, OR
Afternoon in Bunker Hill on Wednesday
Local time
2:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 47m
Distance
114.5 mi
184 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bunker Hill, OR
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Springfield, OR
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The drive from Bunker Hill, OR to Springfield, OR covers 114.5 miles and takes about 2h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Umpqua Highway, OR 99, Oregon Coast Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.4 miles on Umpqua Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.3 miles from Bunker Hill, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 47m drive with frequent turns across 114.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near US 101 / Sherman Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 47m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (US 101 / Sherman Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 28.3 miles (OR 38 / Umpqua Highway): Navigation decision point; at 77.9 miles (OR 99 / North First Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto US 101 / Sherman Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining
At end of road, turn right onto OR 38 / Umpqua Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto OR 99 / North First Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 99
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit onto OR 225 / McVey Highway #225 Roadway #2 toward OR 225: South Eugene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Umpqua Highway | 52.4 mi | 1h 15m |
| OR 99 | 27.4 mi | 32m |
| Oregon Coast Highway | 21.7 mi | 31m |
| State Highway 38 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Winchester Avenue | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| South Bayshore Drive | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Tremont Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bunker Hill, OR and Springfield, OR.
Start on US 101
Continue on US 101
Continue on US 101
Turn slight right onto US 101
Continue on US 101
Continue on US 101
Continue on US 101
Turn straight onto US 101
Merge onto US 101
Continue on US 101
Continue on US 101
Continue on US 101
Turn right onto Winchester Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto OR 38
Continue on OR 38
Continue on OR 38
Continue on OR 99
Turn left onto OR 99
Continue on OR 99
Take the ramp onto OR 99
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 99
Take the exit onto OR 225
Continue on Franklin Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto OR 126 Business
Continue on OR 126 Business
Turn left onto OR 528
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.3 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bunker Hill, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bunker Hill, OR
This is one driving day of about 114.5 miles and 2h 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.3 mi from Bunker Hill, OR · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 57.3 miles from Bunker Hill, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Springfield, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Springfield, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$22.81 one way
$45.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $24.14 | $48.28 |
| premium | $5.59 | $25.20 | $50.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.28 | $50.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.02 | $5.50 |
| Efficient EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.02 | $4.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.03 | $7.33 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Bunker Hill on Wednesday
Local time
2:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
2:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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