Origin
Springfield, OR
Evening in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
5:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, OR to Coburg, OR
Drive Time
12m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
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6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, OR
Nate Biddle
Coburg, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Springfield and Coburg, this 8-mile route is a straightforward option that takes roughly 12 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your travel budget will be minimal, as fuel costs for this trip are estimated at just $2. You will stay within the Pacific Coast region for the entire journey, moving between two Oregon communities. It is a practical, efficient connection that favors speed over sightseeing. Whether you are commuting or running errands, this route serves as a functional link between the two cities.
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
4 miles from Springfield, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 67% of your travel time will be spent on major roads. Your route utilizes I-5, Pioneer Parkway East, and East Pearl Street to navigate between locations. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-5, where you will cover 4.3 miles of the total distance. Because this is a high-speed transit route, you should prepare for a standard interstate feel rather than a winding backroad experience. The transition between local streets and the interstate is quick, making for a consistent pace throughout the drive.
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 4.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Pioneer Parkway East. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Q Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Q Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (West Q Street Ramp): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Q Street
Turn left onto Q Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.3 mi into trip
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~2m in
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West Q Street Ramp
Take the ramp onto West Q Street Ramp
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
6.8 mi into trip
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~10m in
Take the exit toward Coburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 199
Toward Coburg
4
7.3 mi into trip
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~11m in
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Van Duyn Road
Turn left onto Van Duyn Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Pioneer Parkway East | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Q Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Q Street Ramp | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Van Duyn Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Willamette Street | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 4.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OR and Coburg, 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
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 5
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 199
Toward Coburg
8
Turn left onto Van Duyn Road
461 ft
·
9 sec
·
Van Duyn Road
9
Continue on East Pearl Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pearl Street
10
Turn right onto North Willamette Street
5 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Willamette Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Willamette Street
Trip Plan
Since this trip covers only 8 miles and requires no stops, you have maximum flexibility in your departure time. You can easily fit this drive into any part of your day without worrying about complex scheduling or rest breaks. Given the short duration, simply ensure your vehicle is ready to go, as you will likely reach Coburg before you have time to settle in. Keep a close eye on your merge timing when transitioning onto I-5 to ensure a smooth transition from the local segments of Pioneer Parkway East. This brief drive is best treated as a utilitarian hop rather than a leisurely road trip.
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 4 miles from Springfield, OR, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.3 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 8 miles or 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4 miles or 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coburg, 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.
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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 Springfield, OR
This is one driving day of about 8 miles and 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Springfield, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 4.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4 mi from Springfield, OR · 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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 8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4 miles from Springfield, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coburg, OR
The final approach into Coburg, 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 Coburg, 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
$1.59 one way
$3.18 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Coburg, OR
Evening in Coburg on Sunday
Local time
5:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
12m 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 Coburg, OR covers 8 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Pioneer Parkway East, East Pearl 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 4 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 $1.59 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Q Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (West Q Street Ramp): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Springfield, OR to Coburg, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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