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Trip from Springfield, OR to Green, OR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

72.8 mi

117 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

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

city in Lane County, Oregon, United States

Springfield, OR

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Downtown Green, OR, OR

Green, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, OR to Green, OR covers 72.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m 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 69 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.50 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 72.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 72.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Franklin Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 69 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 13 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 69 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Franklin Boulevard. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near A Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Springfield, OR to Green, OR is easy. At 1h 28m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 8 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.
5
72.2 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward Green District, Roseburg

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

Toward Green District, Roseburg
5
72.7 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | Speedway Road

Turn left onto Speedway Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 69 mi 1h 20m
Franklin Boulevard 1.5 mi 3m
McVay Highway 0.8 mi 1m
McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1 0.4 mi <1m
Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
Old Highway 99 South 0.3 mi <1m
A Street <0.1 mi <1m
Pioneer Parkway West <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 69 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OR and Green, 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

69 mi · 1 hr 20 min · I 5; OR 99
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward Green District, Roseburg
11

Turn left onto OR 99

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Old Highway 99 South
12

Turn left onto Speedway Road

243 ft · 6 sec · Speedway Road
13

Arrive at destination

Speedway Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.4 mi from Springfield, OR · 45m into the drive

city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yoncalla, OR

36 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

Cottage Grove, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yoncalla, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.4 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 69 miles.

Arriving in Green, OR

The final approach into Green, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.50 one way

$29.01 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $15.35 $30.70
premium $5.59 $16.02 $32.05
diesel $5.61 $16.07 $32.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$15

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.8 0 $7.64 $3.49
Efficient EV 18.2 0 $6.37 $2.91
EV Truck/SUV 29.1 0 $10.19 $4.66

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (64% 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

1:22 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Green, OR

Afternoon in Green on Thursday

Local time

1:22 PM

PDT

Current temp

42°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

1 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 28m 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 Green, OR covers 72.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m 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 36.4 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 $14.50 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.
The drive from Springfield, OR to Green, OR is easy. At 1h 28m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Springfield, OR to Green, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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