Origin
La Grande, OR
Morning in La Grande on Monday
Local time
8:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Grande, OR to Springfield, OR
Drive Time
6h
Distance
368.6 mi
593 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$73
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 48m
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6 AM
6h 0m
8 AM
6h 26m
10 AM
6h 10m
12 PM
6h 7m
3 PM
6h 11m
5 PM
6h 25m
8 PM
5h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Grande, OR
Miguel Cuenca
Springfield, OR
Nate Biddle
Trip Overview
The drive from La Grande, OR to Springfield, OR covers 368.6 miles and takes about 6h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on La Grande-Baker Highway, Old Oregon Trail Highway, Columbia River Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $73.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
184.3 miles from La Grande, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h drive with frequent turns across 368.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
La Grande-Baker Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from La Grande, OR to Springfield, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| La Grande-Baker Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Oregon Trail Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Columbia River Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Banfield Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OR 126 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
La Grande-Baker Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Grande, OR and Springfield, OR.
1
Start on Adams Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Adams Avenue
2
Continue on La Grande-Baker Highway
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
La Grande-Baker Highway
3
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
4
Merge slight right onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
91 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
Old Oregon Trail Highway
5
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi
·
2 hr 56 min
·
Columbia River Highway
6
Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Banfield Freeway
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
262 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
9
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
107 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
10
Take the exit slight right toward OR 126 East: Springfield
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
OR 126 East: Springfield
11
Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward OR 528 South: Springfield City Center
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
OR 528 South: Springfield City Center
13
Turn right onto Pioneer Parkway West
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pioneer Parkway West
14
Continue on South 2nd Street
174 ft
·
10 sec
·
South 2nd Street
15
Turn left onto South A Street
338 ft
·
16 sec
·
South A Street
16
Turn left onto Pioneer Parkway East
203 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pioneer Parkway East
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184.3 miles from La Grande, OR, or about 3h into the drive.
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 81 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.3 miles or 3h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 1m
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 La Grande, 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 La Grande, OR
This is one driving day of about 368.6 miles and 6h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from La Grande, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 184.3 mi from La Grande, OR · 3h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 184.3 miles from La Grande, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$73.36 one way
$146.71 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $77.46 | $154.93 |
| premium | $5.59 | $81.08 | $162.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $81.89 | $163.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$73
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$98–$123
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.6 | 1 | $38.70 | $17.69 |
| Efficient EV | 92.2 | 1 | $32.25 | $14.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147.4 | 1 | $51.60 | $23.59 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Springfield, OR
Morning in Springfield on Monday
Local time
8:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°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
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from La Grande, OR to Springfield, OR covers 368.6 miles and takes about 6h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are La Grande-Baker Highway, Old Oregon Trail Highway, Columbia River Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 184.3 miles from La Grande, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $73.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from La Grande, OR to Springfield, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from La Grande, OR to Springfield, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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