Origin
Rogue River, OR
Late night in Rogue River on Wednesday
Local time
3:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rogue River, OR to Springfield, OR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
143.9 mi
232 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
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6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rogue River, OR
Drew Burks
Springfield, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rogue River, OR to Springfield, OR covers 143.9 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Franklin Boulevard, South A Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 140.5 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.67 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
71.9 miles from Rogue River, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 51m highway drive covering 143.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Franklin Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 140.5 miles on I 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 140.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Franklin Boulevard. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Main Street.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Rogue River, OR to Springfield, OR is easy. At 2h 51m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Depot Street
Turn right onto Depot Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
141 mi into trip
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~2h 45m in
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OR 225 / McVey Highway #225 Roadway #2
Take the exit onto OR 225 / McVey Highway #225 Roadway #2 toward OR 225: South Eugene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward OR 225: South Eugene
4
143.4 mi into trip
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~2h 49m in
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OR 126 Business / South A Street
Enter roundabout onto OR 126 Business / South A Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 140.5 mi | 2h 43m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| South A Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| McVey Highway #225 Roadway #2 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Berglund Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pioneer Parkway East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 140.5 mi, about 2h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rogue River, OR and Springfield, OR.
1
Start on Berglund Street
520 ft
·
24 sec
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Berglund Street
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
418 ft
·
8 sec
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West Main Street
3
Turn slight right onto Pine Street
485 ft
·
11 sec
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Pine Street
4
Turn right onto Depot Street
145 ft
·
4 sec
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Depot Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
6
Merge onto I 5
141 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
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I 5
7
Take the exit onto OR 225
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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McVey Highway #225 Roadway #2
Toward OR 225: South Eugene
8
Continue on Franklin Boulevard
2.2 mi
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4 min
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Franklin Boulevard
9
Enter roundabout onto OR 126 Business
23 ft
·
0 sec
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South A Street
10
Continue on OR 126 Business
0.4 mi
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1 min
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South A Street
11
Turn left onto OR 528
202 ft
·
5 sec
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Pioneer Parkway East
12
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.9 miles from Rogue River, OR, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.5 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.9 miles or 1h 24m 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 18m
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 Rogue River, 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 Rogue River, OR
This is one driving day of about 143.9 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rogue River, 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 I 5 for about 140.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.9 mi from Rogue River, OR · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.9 miles from Rogue River, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 140.5 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.67 one way
$57.33 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $30.34 | $60.68 |
| premium | $5.59 | $31.67 | $63.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.11 | $6.91 |
| Efficient EV | 36 | 0 | $12.59 | $5.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.6 | 0 | $20.15 | $9.21 |
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.
Destination
Springfield, OR
Late night in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
3:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Cottage Grove, OR
72 mi in
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 51m 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 Rogue River, OR to Springfield, OR covers 143.9 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Franklin Boulevard, South A Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.9 miles from Rogue River, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.67 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.
The drive from Rogue River, OR to Springfield, OR is easy. At 2h 51m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Rogue River, OR to Springfield, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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