Origin
Depoe Bay, OR
Late night in Depoe Bay on Friday
Local time
5:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
108.4 mi
174 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Depoe Bay, OR
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Springfield, OR
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This 108.4-mile drive from Depoe Bay to Springfield, Oregon, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 31 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Corvallis Newport Highway and I-5, with a portion on the Oregon Coast Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, this route offers a mixed driving experience. It's a straightforward journey that allows for a relaxed pace, making it ideal for a single day of travel without needing an overnight stop. The trip transitions you from the coastal region to the interior of the Pacific Northwest.
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
54.2 miles from Depoe Bay, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 108.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Expect a varied driving experience on this route, with 32% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 41.4 miles on the Corvallis Newport Highway, offering a chance to settle in. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting a blend of highway cruising and potentially more winding or local road sections. This combination means you'll experience different road types as you progress towards Springfield, keeping the drive engaging.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest Coast Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 108.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Coast Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Southwest Evans Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Southwest Coast Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Southwest Evans Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward OR 126 East: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corvallis Newport Highway | 41.4 mi | 56m |
| I 5 | 33.6 mi | 39m |
| Oregon Coast Highway | 12.6 mi | 19m |
| Corvallis-Lebanon Highway | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Southwest Philomath Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Applegate Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Pioneer Parkway West | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Depoe Bay, OR and Springfield, OR.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Southwest Coast Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest Evans Street
Turn right onto US 101
Turn left onto US 20
Continue on US 20
Continue on US 20; OR 34
Turn slight right onto US 20; OR 34
Continue on Applegate Street
Turn left onto South 21st Street
Turn right onto US 20; OR 34
Continue on US 20; OR 34
Continue on US 20; OR 34
Continue on OR 34
Turn right onto OR 34
Take the exit
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Merge onto I 105; OR 126
Take the exit
Turn right onto OR 528
Continue on OR 528
Turn left onto OR 126 Business
Turn left onto OR 528
Arrive at destination
For this 2-hour and 31-minute drive, leaving in the morning is a good strategy to maximize your day in Springfield. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $22, planning is straightforward. The 41.4-mile stretch on the Corvallis Newport Highway is the longest continuous segment, so consider timing any breaks before or after this part. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition from coastal roads to the inland interstate system. This is a short enough drive that you have plenty of flexibility for spontaneous stops.
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 24 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.2 miles or 1h 17m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Depoe Bay, 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 Depoe Bay, OR
This is one driving day of about 108.4 miles and 2h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.2 mi from Depoe Bay, OR · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 54.2 miles from Depoe Bay, 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
$21.59 one way
$43.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $22.85 | $45.71 |
| premium | $5.59 | $23.86 | $47.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.93 | $47.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.38 | $5.20 |
| Efficient EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.18 | $6.94 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Late night in Depoe Bay on Friday
Local time
5:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Springfield on Friday
Local time
5:43 AM
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.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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