Trip from Springfield, OR to Cottage Grove, OR

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 5, Franklin Boulevard, McVay Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 9.6 miles from Springfield, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

27m

Distance

19.1 mi

31 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 25m ★

6 AM

0h 27m

8 AM

0h 32m

10 AM

0h 29m

12 PM

0h 28m

3 PM

0h 29m

5 PM

0h 32m

8 PM

0h 26m

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 Cottage Grove, OR covers 19.1 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, Franklin Boulevard, McVay Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.80 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 27m highway drive covering 19.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Franklin Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.4 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 15 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 14.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Franklin Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near A 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 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (A Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway West): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (OR 126 Business / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

5

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | A Street

Turn left onto A Street

Navigation decision point

4

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway West

Turn left onto OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway West

Navigation decision point

6

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | OR 126 Business / Main Street

Turn right onto OR 126 Business / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

4

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | OR 225 / Franklin Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto OR 225 / Franklin Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6

17.6 mi into trip | ~23m in | Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3

Take the exit onto Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3 toward Cottage Grove, Dorena Lake

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

Exit 174 Toward Cottage Grove, Dorena Lake

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Springfield, OR to Cottage Grove, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Dorena Lake along the way.

Dorena Lake

17.6 mi in | ~23m | via Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 5	14.4 mi	16m
Franklin Boulevard	1.5 mi	3m
McVay Highway	0.8 mi	1m
OR 99	0.6 mi	1m
East Cottage Grove Connector	0.5 mi	1m
Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3	0.4 mi	<1m
McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1	0.4 mi	<1m
Main Street	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 5 — 14.4 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on OR 528

301 ft · 12 sec · Pioneer Parkway East

2

Turn left onto A Street

336 ft · 16 sec · A Street

3

Turn left onto OR 528

320 ft · 12 sec · Pioneer Parkway West

4

Turn right onto OR 126 Business

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Main Street

Use the right lane.

5

Enter roundabout onto OR 225

350 ft · 6 sec · Franklin Boulevard

6

Continue on OR 225

1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

7

Continue on OR 225

0.8 mi · 1 min · McVay Highway

8

Take the ramp onto OR 225

0.4 mi · 47 sec · McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1

9

Merge onto I 5; OR 99

14 mi · 16 min · I 5; OR 99

10

Take the exit onto Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3

Exit 174 Toward Cottage Grove, Dorena Lake

11

Turn slight right onto Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3

210 ft · 5 sec · Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3

12

Turn slight right onto East Cottage Grove Connector

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Cottage Grove Connector

13

Turn straight onto OR 99

0.6 mi · 1 min · OR 99

14

Turn right

134 ft · 9 sec

15

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.80 one way

$7.61 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$4.03	$8.05
premium	$5.59	$4.20	$8.41
diesel	$5.61	$4.22	$8.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.7	$2.01	$0.92
Efficient EV	4.8	$1.67	$0.76
EV Truck/SUV	7.6	$2.67	$1.22

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Afternoon in Springfield on Thursday

Local time

2:45 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cottage Grove, OR

Afternoon in Cottage Grove on Thursday

Local time

2:45 PM

PDT

Current temp

39°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

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

27m 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 Cottage Grove, OR covers 19.1 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 5, Franklin Boulevard, McVay Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 9.6 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 $3.80 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 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (A Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway West): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (OR 126 Business / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Springfield, OR to Cottage Grove, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Dorena Lake along the way.

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