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
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Who Is This Route For?
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.
Drive Character
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.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corvallis Newport Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 41.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort5/10
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Southwest Coast Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest Coast Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Southwest Evans Street
Turn left onto Southwest Evans Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway
Turn right onto US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway
Navigation decision point
5
105.7 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Take the exit toward OR 126 East: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 194A
Toward OR 126 East: Springfield
5
108.4 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East
Turn left onto OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
Corvallis Newport Highway
— 41.4 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Depoe Bay, OR and Springfield, OR.
1
Start on this road
48 ft·4 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Southwest Coast Avenue
276 ft·18 sec·Southwest Coast Avenue
3
Turn left onto Southwest Evans Street
183 ft·10 sec·Southwest Evans Street
4
Turn right onto US 101
13 mi·19 min·Oregon Coast Highway
5
Turn left onto US 20
0.7 mi·1 min·East Olive Street
6
Continue on US 20
41 mi·56 min·Corvallis Newport Highway
7
Continue on US 20; OR 34
0.2 mi·17 sec·Corvallis-Newport Highway
8
Turn slight right onto US 20; OR 34
0.9 mi·2 min·Applegate Street
9
Continue on Applegate Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Applegate Street
10
Turn left onto South 21st Street
428 ft·19 sec·South 21st Street
11
Turn right onto US 20; OR 34
0.9 mi·1 min·Main Street
12
Continue on US 20; OR 34
3.6 mi·6 min·Southwest Philomath Boulevard
13
Continue on US 20; OR 34
0.5 mi·47 sec·Corvallis-Newport Highway
14
Continue on OR 34
0.5 mi·42 sec·Newport-Corvallis Highway
15
Turn right onto OR 34
9.6 mi·13 min·Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
17
Merge onto I 5
34 mi·39 min·I 5
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·52 sec
Exit 194AToward OR 126 East: Springfield
19
Merge onto I 105; OR 126
0.9 mi·1 min·Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward OR 528 South: Springfield City Center
21
Turn right onto OR 528
1.0 mi·2 min·Pioneer Parkway West
22
Continue on OR 528
175 ft·10 sec·South 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn left onto OR 126 Business
337 ft·15 sec·South A Street
24
Turn left onto OR 528
202 ft·5 sec·Pioneer Parkway East
25
Arrive at destination
OR 528
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 54.2 miles from Depoe Bay, OR, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.4 miles.
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.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Depoe Bay, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Depoe Bay, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Corvallis Newport Highway for about 41.4 miles.
Where to Stop
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
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.59 one way
$43.19 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Depoe Bay, OR
Night
in Depoe Bay on Friday
Local time
11:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springfield, OR
Night
in Springfield on Friday
Local time
11:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 31m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Depoe Bay, OR to Springfield, OR covers 108.4 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corvallis Newport Highway, I 5, Oregon Coast Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.2 miles from Depoe Bay, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
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.
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.
The route from Depoe Bay, OR to Springfield, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
