Trip from Springfield, OR to Aurora, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

89.5 mi

144 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 40m ★

6 AM

1h 48m

8 AM

2h 4m

10 AM

1h 54m

12 PM

1h 52m

3 PM

1h 55m

5 PM

2h 4m

8 PM

1h 44m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, OR to Aurora, OR covers 89.5 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, Ehlen Road Northeast, Pioneer Parkway East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.2 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.83 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.

Midpoint

44.7 miles from Springfield, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 89.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 48m highway drive covering 89.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Ehlen Road Northeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.2 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 11 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 84.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Ehlen Road Northeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Q Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 48m drive. You will face about 8 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 (Q Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

3

1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | Q Street

Turn left onto Q Street

Navigation decision point

4

1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 5 North: Portland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 5 North: Portland

5

2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 5

Merge onto I 5

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

5

86.3 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | I 5

Take the exit onto I 5 toward Donald, Aurora

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Donald, Aurora

5

89.5 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | OR 99E / Pacific Highway East

At end of road, turn right onto OR 99E / Pacific Highway East

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 5	84.2 mi	1h 38m
Ehlen Road Northeast	2.6 mi	4m
Pioneer Parkway East	1.1 mi	2m
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway	0.5 mi	<1m
Q Street	0.2 mi	<1m
West Q Street Ramp	0.1 mi	<1m
Main Street Northeast	0.1 mi	<1m
Pacific Highway East	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 5 — 84.2 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on OR 528

1.1 mi · 2 min · Pioneer Parkway East

2

Turn left onto Q Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Q Street

3

Take the ramp onto West Q Street Ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec · West Q Street Ramp

4

Merge onto OR 126

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

5

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 5 North: Portland

6

Merge onto I 5

84 mi · 1 hr 37 min · I 5

Use the straight lane.

7

Take the exit onto I 5

0.4 mi · 44 sec · I 5

Toward Donald, Aurora

8

Turn right onto CR 96

2.6 mi · 4 min · Ehlen Road Northeast

9

Turn slight right onto Main Street Northeast

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Main Street Northeast

10

At end of road, turn right onto OR 99E

79 ft · 2 sec · Pacific Highway East

11

Arrive at destination

1 ft · OR 99E

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 44.7 miles from Springfield, OR, or about 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.2 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 20 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.7 miles or 54m 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 30m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Springfield, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Springfield, OR

This is one driving day of about 89.5 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Springfield, OR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 84.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.7 mi from Springfield, OR · 54m into the drive

seat of Marion County, and capital of Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salem, OR

45 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

Albany, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salem, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.7 miles from Springfield, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.2 miles.

Arriving in Aurora, OR

The final approach into Aurora, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Busy Bee Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Springfield, Oregon

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15417476331

Visit website

Encore Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salem, Oregon

2.3 mi

Country Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Woodburn, Oregon

2.6 mi

Busy Bee Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15417476331

Visit website

Encore Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 63.9

Salem, Oregon

Hours: Closed

+15039915792

Visit website

Country Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 83.1

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15039823883

Visit website

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.9

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15035815721

White's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.9

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15033630297

Visit website

The Manila Fiesta

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.9

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 2–7 pm

+19713325578

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.7

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+15419266717

Visit website

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.3

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15418129220

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Chargepoint Charging Staion

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Springfield, Oregon

+18555212244

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Escape the Room Oregon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417263836

Visit website

OSH Museum of Mental Health

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 63.9

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19715991674

Visit website

Willamalane Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15417364544

Visit website

Portal Adventures - Eugene and Springfield

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 2–8 pm

+15417806180

Visit website

Museum of Natural and Cultural History

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15413463024

Visit website

Riverfront City Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 63.9

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15035886336

Visit website

Gilbert House Children's Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 63.9

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15033713631

Visit website

Legion Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 83.1

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15039825240

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.83 one way

$35.66 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$18.87	$37.74
premium	$5.59	$19.70	$39.40
diesel	$5.61	$19.76	$39.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.8	$9.40	$4.30
Efficient EV	22.4	$7.83	$3.58
EV Truck/SUV	35.8	$12.53	$5.73

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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

Springfield, OR

Morning in Springfield on Saturday

Local time

7:45 AM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aurora, OR

Morning in Aurora on Saturday

Local time

7:45 AM

PDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Salem, OR

45 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

21 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 48m 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 Springfield, OR to Aurora, OR covers 89.5 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 5, Ehlen Road Northeast, Pioneer Parkway East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.7 miles from Springfield, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.83 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 1h 48m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Q Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Springfield, OR to Aurora, 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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Trip from Springfield, OR to Aurora, OR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Aurora, OR

Nearby Places

Busy Bee Café

Busy Bee Café

Encore Restaurant

Country Cottage Restaurant

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

White's Restaurant

The Manila Fiesta

Roger's Restaurant

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Chargepoint Charging Staion

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

Escape the Room Oregon

OSH Museum of Mental Health

Willamalane Park

Portal Adventures - Eugene and Springfield

Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Riverfront City Park

Gilbert House Children's Museum

Legion Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Springfield, OR

Aurora, OR

Same local time

21 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 48m on the road

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