Origin
Salem, OR
Afternoon in Salem on Sunday
Local time
4:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, OR to Springfield, OR
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
66.2 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
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6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salem, OR
Banx Photography
Springfield, OR
Nate Biddle
Trip Overview
The drive from Salem, OR to Springfield, OR covers 66.2 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on High Street Southeast, Trade Street Southeast, Pringle Parkway Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.17 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.1 miles from Salem, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 66.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
High Street Southeast 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Salem, OR to Springfield, OR is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Salem, OR to Springfield, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| High Street Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Trade Street Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pringle Parkway Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bellevue Street Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 12th Street Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Santiam Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OR 126 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
High Street Southeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, OR and Springfield, OR.
1
Start on High Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
High Street Northeast
2
Continue on High Street Southeast
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
High Street Southeast
3
Turn left onto Trade Street Southeast
446 ft
·
15 sec
·
Trade Street Southeast
4
Continue on Pringle Parkway Southeast
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Pringle Parkway Southeast
5
Continue on Bellevue Street Southeast
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bellevue Street Southeast
6
Turn right onto 12th Street Southeast
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
12th Street Southeast
7
Continue on North Santiam Highway
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Santiam Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Eugene
60 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 5 South: Eugene
9
Take the exit slight right toward OR 126 East: Springfield
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
OR 126 East: Springfield
10
Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward OR 528 South: Springfield City Center
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
OR 528 South: Springfield City Center
12
Turn right onto Pioneer Parkway West
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pioneer Parkway West
13
Continue on South 2nd Street
174 ft
·
10 sec
·
South 2nd Street
14
Turn left onto South A Street
338 ft
·
16 sec
·
South A Street
15
Turn left onto Pioneer Parkway East
203 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pioneer Parkway East
16
Arrive at your destination
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 33.1 miles from Salem, OR, or about 35m 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 66.2 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.1 miles or 35m 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
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 Salem, 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 Salem, OR
This is one driving day of about 66.2 miles and 1h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Salem, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.1 mi from Salem, OR · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 66.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Salem, 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
$13.17 one way
$26.35 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
| premium | $5.59 | $14.56 | $29.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.71 | $29.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.95 | $3.18 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.79 | $2.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
4:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
38°F
Turner, OR
33 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
1 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 10m 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 Salem, OR to Springfield, OR covers 66.2 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are High Street Southeast, Trade Street Southeast, Pringle Parkway Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.1 miles from Salem, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.17 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.
The drive from Salem, OR to Springfield, OR is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Salem, OR to Springfield, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Salem, OR to Springfield, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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