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Trip from Oakridge, 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

Distance

39.7 mi

64 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

city in Oregon, USA

Oakridge, OR

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city in Lane County, Oregon, United States

Springfield, OR

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Trip Overview

Oakridge to Springfield is 39.7 miles and takes about 1 hour via OR 58, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward journey. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two Oregon towns. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency, especially if you're already in the area or need to make a swift transit.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 39.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the journey utilizing major roads like OR 58 and Franklin Boulevard. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving, with the longest segment covering 23.8 miles on OR 58. The road generally maintains a consistent character, facilitating a smooth and predictable travel experience. Expect a steady pace for most of the 39.7 miles.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OR 58 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OR 58 and Highway 58. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Maple Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 39.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.1 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Crestview Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Maple Street

Turn right onto Maple Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 1st Street

Turn left onto East 1st Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Crestview Street

Turn left onto Crestview Street

Navigation decision point

4
4.4 mi into trip | ~8m in | OR 58

Turn right onto OR 58

Navigation decision point

6
35.4 mi into trip | ~52m in | OR 58

Keep slight right at fork onto OR 58 toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
OR 58 23.8 mi 32m
Highway 58 7 mi 12m
Franklin Boulevard 2.2 mi 4m
Willamette Highway 2 mi 2m
Westfir-Oakridge Road 1.3 mi 1m
I 5 1 mi 1m
State Highway 58 0.7 mi <1m
Westfir Road 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: OR 58 — 23.8 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Commercial Street

427 ft · 16 sec · Commercial Street
2

Turn right onto Maple Street

323 ft · 19 sec · Maple Street
3

Turn left onto East 1st Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · East 1st Street
4

Turn left onto Crestview Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Crestview Street
5

Turn right onto OR 58

1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 58
6

Continue on OR 58

0.7 mi · 57 sec · State Highway 58
7

Turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road
8

Turn left onto Westfir Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Westfir Road
9

Turn right onto OR 58

23 mi · 31 min · OR 58
10

Continue on OR 58

5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 58
11

Continue on OR 58

2.0 mi · 2 min · Willamette Highway
12

Keep slight right at fork onto OR 58

0.5 mi · 59 sec · OR 58
Toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
13

Merge onto I 5; OR 99

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 5; OR 99
14

Take the exit onto OR 225

0.3 mi · 27 sec · McVey Highway #225 Roadway #2
Toward OR 225: South Eugene
15

Continue on Franklin Boulevard

2.2 mi · 4 min · Franklin Boulevard
16

Enter roundabout onto OR 126 Business

23 ft · 0 sec · South A Street
17

Continue on OR 126 Business

0.4 mi · 1 min · South A Street
18

Turn left onto OR 528

202 ft · 5 sec · Pioneer Parkway East
19

Arrive at destination

OR 528

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.9 mi from Oakridge, OR · 29m into the drive

Downtown Culp Creek, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Culp Creek, OR

20 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

Eugene, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Culp Creek, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Oakridge, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.91 one way

$15.82 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $8.37 $16.74
premium $5.59 $8.74 $17.48
diesel $5.61 $8.77 $17.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.9 0 $4.17 $1.91
Efficient EV 9.9 0 $3.47 $1.59
EV Truck/SUV 15.9 0 $5.56 $2.54

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

Oakridge, OR

Late night in Oakridge on Saturday

Local time

4:52 AM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, OR

Late night in Springfield on Saturday

Local time

4:52 AM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 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 Oakridge, OR to Springfield, OR covers 39.7 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are OR 58, Highway 58, Franklin Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.9 miles from Oakridge, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.91 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.1 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Crestview Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Oakridge, 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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