Origin
Springfield, OR
Night in Springfield on Thursday
Local time
11:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, OR to Brownsville, OR
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
37m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, OR
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Brownsville, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, OR to Brownsville, OR covers 28.9 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Q Street, West Q Street Ramp, Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 28.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Q Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Springfield, OR to Brownsville, OR is easy. At 37m 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 Springfield, OR to Brownsville, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Q Street | — | — |
| West Q Street Ramp | — | — |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 5 North | — | — |
| OR 228 | — | — |
| Highway 228 | — | — |
| Halsey-Sweet Home Highway | — | — |
| West Bishop Way | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Q Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OR and Brownsville, OR.
1
Start on Pioneer Parkway East
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pioneer Parkway East
2
Turn left onto Q Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Q Street
3
Take the ramp straight toward West Q Street Ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Q Street Ramp
4
Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Portland
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 North: Portland
6
Merge slight left
22 mi
·
25 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
8
Turn right onto Highway 228
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Highway 228
9
Continue on Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
10
Continue on West Bishop Way
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Bishop Way
11
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto Park Avenue
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Park Avenue
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.76 one way
$11.51 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Brownsville, OR
Night in Brownsville on Thursday
Local time
11:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
37m 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 Brownsville, OR covers 28.9 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Q Street, West Q Street Ramp, Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 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 $5.76 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 Springfield, OR to Brownsville, OR is easy. At 37m 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 Springfield, OR to Brownsville, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springfield, OR to Brownsville, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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