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Trip from Dunes City, OR to Springfield, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 47m

Distance

72.3 mi

116 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Dunes City, OR, OR

Dunes City, OR

Gilmer Diaz Estela

city in Lane County, Oregon, United States

Springfield, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dunes City, OR to Springfield, OR covers 72.3 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 126, Oregon Coast Highway, OR 126 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.9 miles on Highway 126. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.40 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.

Midpoint

36.2 miles from Dunes City, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 72.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 47m highway drive covering 72.3 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 126 and Oregon Coast Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.9 miles on Highway 126.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 126 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 126 and Oregon Coast Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 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 0.4 miles (US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway): Navigation decision point; at 65.4 miles (OR 99; OR 126 / West 7th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.5 miles (OR 126): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway

At end of road, turn right onto US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway

Navigation decision point

5
65.4 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | OR 99; OR 126 / West 7th Avenue

Turn right onto OR 99; OR 126 / West 7th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
66.5 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | OR 126

Take the ramp onto OR 126 toward I 105, OR 126: Springfield

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 105, OR 126: Springfield
4
70.8 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Take the exit toward OR 528 South: Springfield City Center

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward OR 528 South: Springfield City Center
5
72.3 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East

Turn left onto OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 126 54.9 mi 1h 15m
Oregon Coast Highway 6.5 mi 10m
OR 126 4.3 mi 6m
West 11th Avenue 3.3 mi 7m
West 7th Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Pioneer Parkway West 1 mi 2m
Garfield Street 0.3 mi <1m
Pacific Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Highway 126 — 54.9 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunes City, OR and Springfield, OR.

1

Start on Lake Boulevard

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Lake Boulevard
2

Continue on Pacific Avenue

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Pacific Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto US 101

6.5 mi · 10 min · Oregon Coast Highway
4

Turn right onto OR 126

14 mi · 20 min · Highway 126
5

Continue on OR 126

41 mi · 55 min · Highway 126
6

Continue on OR 126

3.3 mi · 7 min · West 11th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn left onto OR 126

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Garfield Street
8

Turn right onto OR 99; OR 126

1.1 mi · 2 min · West 7th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the ramp onto OR 126

4.3 mi · 6 min · OR 126
Toward I 105, OR 126: Springfield
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward OR 528 South: Springfield City Center
11

Turn right onto OR 528

1.0 mi · 2 min · Pioneer Parkway West
12

Continue on OR 528

175 ft · 10 sec · South 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn left onto OR 126 Business

337 ft · 15 sec · South A Street
14

Turn left onto OR 528

202 ft · 5 sec · Pioneer Parkway East
15

Arrive at destination

OR 528

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.2 miles from Dunes City, OR, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.9 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 16 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.2 miles or 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 27m

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 Dunes City, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dunes City, OR

This is one driving day of about 72.3 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Dunes City, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 126 for about 54.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.2 mi from Dunes City, OR · 52m into the drive

Downtown Swisshome, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Swisshome, OR

36 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Rainrock, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Swisshome, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from Dunes City, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Springfield, OR

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Busy Bee Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Springfield, Oregon

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.3

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15417476331

Visit website

Mandy's Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Eugene, Oregon

1.3 mi

Putters Family Entertainment Center

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Eugene, Oregon

2.4 mi

Busy Bee Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.3

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15417476331

Visit website

Mandy's Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.1

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15416540382

Visit website

Putters Family Entertainment Center

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 67.1

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15416888901

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 67.1

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 67.1

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 67.1

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 62

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 67.1

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 67.1

Eugene, Oregon

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 67.1

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 72.3

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Sandland Adventures

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 5.2

Florence, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15419978087

Visit website

Escape the Room Oregon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 72.3

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417263836

Visit website

Adventure! Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 67.1

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–6:30 pm

+15416539629

Visit website

Shelton McMurphey Johnson House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 67.1

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+15414840808

Visit website

Willamalane Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 72.3

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15417364544

Visit website

Get Air Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 62

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15418271016

Visit website

Portal Adventures - Eugene and Springfield

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 72.3

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 2–8 pm

+15417806180

Visit website

Siuslaw Pioneer Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 5.2

Florence, Oregon

Hours: 12–4 pm

+15419977884

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.40 one way

$28.81 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $15.24 $30.49
premium $5.59 $15.91 $31.83
diesel $5.61 $15.96 $31.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.7 0 $7.59 $3.47
Efficient EV 18.1 0 $6.33 $2.89
EV Truck/SUV 28.9 0 $10.12 $4.63

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Dunes City, OR

Morning in Dunes City on Saturday

Local time

8:01 AM

PDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, OR

Morning in Springfield on Saturday

Local time

8:01 AM

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

7 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

1h 47m 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 Dunes City, OR to Springfield, OR covers 72.3 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 126, Oregon Coast Highway, OR 126. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.2 miles from Dunes City, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.40 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.

This is a straightforward 1h 47m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway): Navigation decision point; at 65.4 miles (OR 99; OR 126 / West 7th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.5 miles (OR 126): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Dunes City, OR to Springfield, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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