The drive from Springfield, OR to North Portland, OR covers 117 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, North Marine Drive, Pioneer Parkway East for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 112.2 miles on I 5.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.5 miles from Springfield, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 117 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 25m highway drive covering 117 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and North Marine Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 112.2 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 112.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and North Marine Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 107.7 miles in near I 5.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 117 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 107.7 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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107.7 mi into trip|~2h 10m in|I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 toward Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Seattle
8
114.8 mi into trip|~2h 20m in
Take the exit toward OR 99E South: Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Marine Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 307
Toward OR 99E South: Martin Luther King Jr. Bou...
8
115.2 mi into trip|~2h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Marine Drive West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Marine...
6
115.7 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|OR 120 / North Marine Drive
Turn right onto OR 120 / North Marine Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
116.9 mi into trip|~2h 25m in|North Suttle Road
Turn left onto North Suttle Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left 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 North Portland, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Seattle along the way.
Seattle
107.7 mi in|~2h 10m|via I 5
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
112.2 mi
2h 15m
North Marine Drive
1.1 mi
2m
Pioneer Parkway East
1.1 mi
2m
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
0.5 mi
<1m
Q Street
0.2 mi
<1m
West Q Street Ramp
0.1 mi
<1m
North Portland Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
North Suttle Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 112.2 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OR and North Portland, 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
105 mi·2 hr 5 min·I 5
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
7.1 mi·10 min·I 5
Toward SeattleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·45 sec
Exit 307Toward OR 99E South: Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Marine DriveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Marine Drive WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto OR 120
1.1 mi·2 min·North Marine Drive
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto OR 120
501 ft·17 sec·North Portland Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto North Suttle Road
278 ft·20 sec·North Suttle Road
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
North Suttle Road
Trip Plan
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 58.5 miles from Springfield, OR, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.2 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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.5 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Portland, 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 117 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Springfield, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 112.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.5 mi from Springfield, OR
· 1h 11m into the drive
The midpoint is around 58.5 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 112.2 miles.
Arriving in North Portland, OR
The final approach into North Portland, 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 North Portland, OR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
The Manila Fiesta
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Salem, Oregon
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 66.8
Hours: 2–7 pm
+19713325578
Dough Zone Dumpling House Portland
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Portland, Oregon
0.3 mi
Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Portland, Oregon
0.6 mi
Top Coffee Stop
Lan Su Chinese Garden
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Portland, Oregon
Near the end, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Moderately
mile 108.6
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.31 one way
$46.62 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$24.67
$49.33
premium
$5.59
$25.75
$51.51
diesel
$5.61
$25.83
$51.66
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.1
0
$12.29
$5.62
Efficient EV
29.3
0
$10.24
$4.68
EV Truck/SUV
46.8
0
$16.38
$7.49
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Springfield, OR
Evening
in Springfield on Thursday
Local time
8:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Portland, OR
Evening
in North Portland on Thursday
Local time
8:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
5 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 25m 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 North Portland, OR covers 117 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, North Marine Drive, Pioneer Parkway East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.5 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 $23.31 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 117 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 107.7 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Springfield, OR to North Portland, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Seattle along the way.
