Origin
Springfield, OR
Late night in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
4:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, OR to Depoe Bay, OR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
107.9 mi
174 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
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6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 24m
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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Depoe Bay, OR
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Trip Overview
This 107.9-mile journey from Springfield, OR to Depoe Bay, OR is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Corvallis Newport Highway and Oregon Coast Highway, with a portion on I-5, offering a mixed driving experience. Expect a fuel cost of around $22 for this route, which spans within the Pacific Coast region. With only one recommended stop, this drive is perfect for a spontaneous adventure or a relaxed coastal exploration.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54 miles from Springfield, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The character of this drive is a blend, with 32% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 41.4 miles along the Corvallis Newport Highway, offering a substantial period of consistent travel. The route transitions from potentially faster interstate segments to more local road navigation as you approach the coast. This mixed profile means you'll experience varied driving conditions, from open highway cruising to more winding coastal roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corvallis Newport Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 41.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 107.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.2 miles (OR 34 / Corvallis-Lebanon Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
35.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
4
36.2 mi into trip
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~44m in
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OR 34 / Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
Turn left onto OR 34 / Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
Navigation decision point
4
52.2 mi into trip
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~1h 9m in
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North 13th Street
Turn left onto North 13th Street
Navigation decision point
5
95.2 mi into trip
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~2h 10m in
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US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway
Turn right onto US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Depoe Bay, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Corvallis along the way.
Corvallis
35.9 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corvallis Newport Highway | 41.4 mi | 56m |
| I 5 | 33.4 mi | 38m |
| Oregon Coast Highway | 12.7 mi | 19m |
| Corvallis-Lebanon Highway | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Southwest Philomath Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Pioneer Parkway East | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| College Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Corvallis Newport Highway
— 41.4 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OR and Depoe Bay, 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
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West Q Street Ramp
4
Merge onto OR 126
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
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Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5 North: Portland
6
Merge onto I 5
33 mi
·
38 min
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I 5
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
8
Turn left onto OR 34
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
9
Turn left onto OR 34
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Newport-Corvallis Highway
10
Continue on OR 34
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Corvallis-Newport Highway
11
Continue on US 20; OR 34
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Philomath Boulevard
12
Continue on US 20; OR 34
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Take the exit onto College Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
College Street
14
Turn left onto North 13th Street
387 ft
·
17 sec
·
North 13th Street
15
Turn right onto US 20; OR 34
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on US 20; OR 34
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Corvallis-Newport Highway
17
Continue on US 20
41 mi
·
56 min
·
Corvallis Newport Highway
18
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Olive Street
19
Turn right onto US 101
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto Southwest Ellingson Street
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southwest Ellingson Street
21
Turn straight
48 ft
·
3 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 2.5-hour drive, consider leaving in the morning to maximize your time at Depoe Bay. With only one suggested stop, you have plenty of flexibility to decide when and where to pull over. The estimated fuel cost of $22 is quite reasonable for this distance. Keep an eye on the road conditions as you transition from inland routes to the Oregon Coast Highway, as coastal weather can change rapidly. This short trip allows for a leisurely pace and spontaneous detours if time permits.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 54 miles from Springfield, OR, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.4 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Depoe Bay, 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 107.9 miles and 2h 30m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Corvallis Newport Highway for about 41.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54 mi from Springfield, OR · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54 miles from Springfield, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Depoe Bay, OR
The final approach into Depoe Bay, 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 Depoe Bay, 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
$21.50 one way
$42.99 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $22.75 | $45.50 |
| premium | $5.59 | $23.75 | $47.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.82 | $47.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.33 | $5.18 |
| Efficient EV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.11 | $6.91 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Depoe Bay, OR
Late night in Depoe Bay on Wednesday
Local time
4:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°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
14 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
2h 30m 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 Depoe Bay, OR covers 107.9 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corvallis Newport Highway, I 5, Oregon Coast Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54 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 $21.50 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 107.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.2 miles (OR 34 / Corvallis-Lebanon Highway): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Springfield, OR to Depoe Bay, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Corvallis along the way.
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