Origin
Sherwood, OR
Afternoon in Sherwood on Wednesday
Local time
1:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sherwood, OR to Springfield, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
99.9 mi
161 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sherwood, OR
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Springfield, OR
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Trip Overview
This 99.9-mile drive from Sherwood, Oregon to Springfield, Oregon is easily manageable as a single-day trip, estimated to take just over 2 hours. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 94% of the journey on main roads like I-5. With a projected fuel cost of around $20, this is an economical option for exploring more of the Pacific Coast region within Oregon. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you can decide your own pace and where to pause. This makes it a flexible and straightforward option for a quick journey between these two Oregon communities.
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
49.9 miles from Sherwood, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience for this 2-hour drive, with 94% of the route utilizing main roads. The bulk of your travel, a continuous stretch of 92.3 miles, will be on I-5. This means you'll encounter consistent speeds and the typical environment of a major interstate. While the data doesn't detail the transition, the initial and final segments likely involve local roads before merging onto the interstate, offering a change of pace before returning to highway driving.
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.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 92.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Southwest Tonquin Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Southwest Oregon Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 3m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Southwest Oregon Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3 miles (Basalt Creek Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Southwest Oregon Street
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Oregon Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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Basalt Creek Parkway
Turn right onto Basalt Creek Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 5
Take the ramp onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Salem
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
5
97.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward OR 126 East: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 194A
Toward OR 126 East: Springfield
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 92.3 mi | 1h 48m |
| Southwest Tonquin Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Pioneer Parkway West | 1 mi | 2m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Willamette Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Basalt Creek Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Day Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Grahams Ferry Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 92.3 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood, OR and Springfield, OR.
1
Start on Southwest Pine Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Southwest Pine Street
2
Turn left onto Southwest Willamette Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Willamette Street
3
Turn left onto Southwest Murdock Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Southwest Murdock Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Oregon Street
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest Oregon Street
5
Continue on Southwest Oregon Street
340 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southwest Oregon Street
6
Turn right onto Southwest Tonquin Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Tonquin Road
7
Turn right onto Basalt Creek Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Basalt Creek Parkway
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southwest Day Street
10
Turn right onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Southwest Boones Ferry Road
11
Take the ramp onto I 5
92 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 194A
Toward OR 126 East: Springfield
13
Merge onto I 105; OR 126
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward OR 528 South: Springfield City Center
15
Turn right onto OR 528
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pioneer Parkway West
16
Continue on OR 528
175 ft
·
10 sec
·
South 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto OR 126 Business
337 ft
·
15 sec
·
South A Street
18
Turn left onto OR 528
202 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pioneer Parkway East
19
Arrive at destination
OR 528
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2-hour duration and 99.9-mile distance, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day. It's best to consider leaving in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. With a fuel cost estimated at $20, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is prudent, especially during the longest 92.3-mile stretch on I-5 where services might be more spread out. Since this is a highway-focused drive with no pre-planned stops, you have the flexibility to decide when and where to take breaks as needed.
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 49.9 miles from Sherwood, OR, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.3 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 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.9 miles or 1h 2m 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 39m
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 Sherwood, 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 Sherwood, OR
This is one driving day of about 99.9 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Sherwood, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 92.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.9 mi from Sherwood, OR · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.9 miles from Sherwood, 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 92.3 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.90 one way
$39.80 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $21.06 | $42.12 |
| premium | $5.59 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.06 | $44.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30 | 0 | $10.49 | $4.80 |
| Efficient EV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $4.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40 | 0 | $13.99 | $6.39 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Afternoon in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
1:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Salem, OR
50 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
2 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 3m 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 Sherwood, OR to Springfield, OR covers 99.9 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Southwest Tonquin Road, Pioneer Parkway West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.9 miles from Sherwood, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.90 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 is a straightforward 2h 3m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Southwest Oregon Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3 miles (Basalt Creek Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sherwood, OR to Springfield, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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