Skip to main content
Trip.ovh Logo
Trip.ovh

Trip from Prineville, 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

3h 10m

Distance

143 mi

230 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

19 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 59m ★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 3m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
city in Oregon, USA

Prineville, OR

Wikimedia Commons

city in Lane County, Oregon, United States

Springfield, OR

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

The drive from Prineville, OR to Springfield, OR covers 143 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on McKenzie Highway, Santiam Highway, Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.9 miles on McKenzie Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.46 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

71.5 miles from Prineville, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 143 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 10m drive with frequent turns across 143 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McKenzie Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 58.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 26 / Northeast 3rd 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 143 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.2 miles (US 26 / Northeast 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (OR 126 / Ochoco Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 38.8 miles (South Locust Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 26 / Northeast 3rd Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 26 / Northeast 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

4
3.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | OR 126 / Ochoco Highway

Enter roundabout onto OR 126 / Ochoco Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
38.8 mi into trip | ~52m in | South Locust Street

Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
138.7 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in | Marcola Road

Turn left onto Marcola Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
143 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in | OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East

Turn right onto OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
McKenzie Highway 58.9 mi 1h 20m
Santiam Highway 28.4 mi 35m
Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway 19.8 mi 22m
Ochoco Highway 16.5 mi 18m
Camp Creek Road 8.4 mi 11m
Marcola Road 1.9 mi 3m
Southwest Highland Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
Southeast Ochoco Highway 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: McKenzie Highway — 58.9 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Southeast Knowledge Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Southeast Knowledge Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 26

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northeast 3rd Street
3

Continue on US 26

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Northwest 3rd Street
4

Continue on US 26

373 ft · 4 sec · Madras-Prineville Highway
5

Turn straight onto OR 126

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Ochoco Highway
6

Merge onto OR 126

2.1 mi · 2 min · Ochoco Highway
7

Enter roundabout onto OR 126

124 ft · 1 sec · Ochoco Highway
8

Continue on OR 126

14 mi · 16 min · Ochoco Highway
9

Continue on OR 126

1.1 mi · 1 min · Southeast Ochoco Highway
10

Continue on OR 126

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Southeast Evergreen Avenue
11

Turn left onto US 97; OR 126

0.2 mi · 26 sec · The Dalles-California Highway
12

Take the exit onto OR 126

158 ft · 4 sec · OR 126
13

Merge onto OR 126

0.6 mi · 1 min · Southwest Glacier Avenue
14

Merge onto OR 126

1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Highland Avenue
15

Continue on OR 126

17 mi · 23 min · McKenzie Highway
16

Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street

70 ft · 1 sec · South Locust Street
17

Continue on South Locust Street

0.5 mi · 56 sec · South Locust Street
18

Turn left onto East Barclay Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Barclay Drive
19

Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126

17 ft · 0 sec · Santiam Highway
20

Continue on US 20; OR 126

25 mi · 31 min · Santiam Highway
21

Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; OR 126

3.3 mi · 3 min · Santiam Highway
22

Turn left onto OR 126

20 mi · 22 min · Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
23

Continue on OR 126

42 mi · 57 min · McKenzie Highway
24

Turn right onto Camp Creek Road

8.4 mi · 11 min · Camp Creek Road
25

Turn left onto Marcola Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Marcola Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
26

Turn left onto Mohawk Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mohawk Boulevard
27

Turn right onto Centennial Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · Centennial Boulevard
28

Turn left onto 5th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · 5th Street
29

Turn right onto OR 126 Business

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Main Street
30

Turn right onto OR 528

16 ft · 0 sec · Pioneer Parkway East
31

Arrive at destination

OR 528

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.5 miles from Prineville, OR, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 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 31 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.5 miles or 1h 33m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Prineville, 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 Prineville, OR

This is one driving day of about 143 miles and 3h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Prineville, 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 McKenzie Highway for about 58.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71.5 mi from Prineville, OR · 1h 33m into the drive

Downtown Finn Rock, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Finn Rock, OR

72 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

Sisters, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Finn Rock, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.5 miles from Prineville, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Mo's Egg House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Redmond, Oregon

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.4

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+15415274314

Visit website

Club Pioneer

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Prineville, Oregon

0.5 mi

Loco Place

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Redmond, Oregon

0.5 mi

Mo's Egg House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.4

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+15415274314

Visit website

Club Pioneer

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Prineville, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15414476177

Visit website

Loco Place

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.4

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15415271238

Diego's Spirited Kitchen

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 20.4

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15413162002

Visit website

Dillon's Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Prineville, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15414473203

Visit website

One Street Down Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.4

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15416472341

Visit website

McKenzie General Store & Obsidian Grill Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 91.9

McKenzie Bridge, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15418223221

Visit website

Domino's Pizza

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Prineville, Oregon

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+14582318001

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 40.9

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 20.4

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 143

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 20.4

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

FLO Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Prineville, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18448253356

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

1.9 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 40.9

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 143

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Chargepoint Charging Staion

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 143

Eugene, Oregon

Escape the Room Oregon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 143

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417263836

Visit website

Willamalane Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 143

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15417364544

Visit website

Portal Adventures - Eugene and Springfield

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 143

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 2–8 pm

+15417806180

Visit website

Museum of Natural and Cultural History

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 143

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15413463024

Visit website

Avalon Aeropub

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.4

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 5:30 am–7:30 pm

+15415166380

Visit website

Amazon Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 143

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+15416824800

Visit website

Mount Pisgah Arboretum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 143

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15417473817

Visit website

Clearwater Park and Landing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 143

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15417364544

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.46 one way

$54.93 round trip

$4.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $29.61 $59.22
premium $5.57 $30.88 $61.75
diesel $6.37 $35.31 $70.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way.

EV Charging Along Route

19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Holiday Inn Eugene - Springfield - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, OR

Tesla

14 DCFC

Oakway Center - Tesla Supercharger

Eugene, OR

Tesla

12 DCFC

Grocery Outlet - Tesla Supercharger

Redmond, OR

Tesla

8 DCFC

Outlaw Station - Tesla Supercharger

Sisters, OR

Tesla

8 DCFC

Kendall Ford Eugene

Eugene, OR

Blink Network

6 DCFC

Target T0612 (Springfield, OR)

Springfield, OR

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ARCO, Gateway St, Springfield, OR

Springfield, OR

BP_PULSE

4 DCFC

Stryker Park

Prineville, OR

FLO

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 EVCS: 4 Tesla: 4 FLO: 2 Blink Network: 2 Electrify America: 1 BP_PULSE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.9 0 $15.01 $6.86
Efficient EV 35.8 0 $12.51 $5.72
EV Truck/SUV 57.2 0 $20.02 $9.15

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 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 18, 2026

Origin

Prineville, OR

Morning in Prineville on Saturday

Local time

7:14 AM

PDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, OR

Morning in Springfield on Saturday

Local time

7:14 AM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Partly Cloudy

S 2 mph 0% chance 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

31 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

3h 10m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Prineville, OR to Springfield, OR covers 143 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are McKenzie Highway, Santiam Highway, Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 71.5 miles from Prineville, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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 143 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.2 miles (US 26 / Northeast 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (OR 126 / Ochoco Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 38.8 miles (South Locust Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Prineville, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Springfield, OR

Enterprise, OR 432.6 mi · 8h 36m Mission, OR 325.4 mi · 6h 16m Bay City, OR 143.4 mi · 3h 19m Columbia City, OR 139 mi · 3h 1m

More from Prineville, OR

Portland, OR 148.7 mi · 3h 41m Corvallis, OR 145.2 mi · 3h 24m Albany, OR 141.6 mi · 3h 20m Gresham, OR 132.3 mi · 3h 15m Bend, OR 35.8 mi · 52m

More trips to Springfield, OR

Umatilla, OR 290.9 mi John Day, OR 258.7 mi Talent, OR 172.4 mi Clatskanie, OR 172 mi Klamath Falls, OR 170 mi Sandy, OR 126.1 mi
Weekend drives from Prineville, OR Scenic drives in OR

Explore more options from Prineville, OR or browse trips ending in Springfield, OR.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OR road trips.