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Trip from Springfield, OR to Oakridge, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 1m

Distance

39.9 mi

64 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m

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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city in Oregon, USA

Oakridge, OR

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Trip Overview

Springfield, OR to Oakridge, OR is 39.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via OR 58, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, making it a convenient option for a quick excursion. You'll primarily be on a highway, so expect a straightforward drive. With only one hour of travel time and minimal stops, this route is perfect for a day trip where you want to maximize your time at your destination. Consider this a simple, direct connection between two points in Oregon.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
OR 58 31.8 mi 45m
Franklin Boulevard 1.5 mi 3m
Highway 58 1.4 mi 3m
Westfir-Oakridge Road 1.3 mi 1m
McVay Highway 0.8 mi 1m
State Highway 58 0.7 mi <1m
I 5 0.6 mi <1m
Westfir Road 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: OR 58 — 31.8 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.6 mi · 42 sec · I 5; OR 99
10

Take the exit onto OR 58; OR 99

0.3 mi · 32 sec · OR 58; OR 99
Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen
11

Keep slight left at fork onto OR 58

32 mi · 44 min · OR 58
Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
12

Turn left onto Westfir Road

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Westfir Road
13

At end of road, turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road
14

Turn left onto OR 58

0.7 mi · 57 sec · State Highway 58
15

Continue on OR 58

1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 58
16

Turn left onto Crestview Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Crestview Street
17

Turn right onto East 1st Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · East 1st Street
18

Turn right onto Maple Street

323 ft · 19 sec · Maple Street
19

Turn left onto Commercial Street

427 ft · 14 sec · Commercial Street
20

Arrive at destination

Commercial Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Culp Creek, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Culp Creek, OR

20 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

First break window

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Culp Creek, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20 miles from Springfield, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 39.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | A Street

Turn left onto A Street

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
3.8 mi into trip | ~7m in | OR 58; OR 99

Take the exit onto OR 58; OR 99 toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen

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

Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen
6
4 mi into trip | ~8m in | OR 58

Keep slight left at fork onto OR 58 toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
5
39.8 mi into trip | ~1h in | Maple Street

Turn right onto Maple Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.95 one way

$15.90 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $8.41 $16.82
premium $5.59 $8.78 $17.57
diesel $5.61 $8.81 $17.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12 0 $4.19 $1.92
Efficient EV 10 0 $3.49 $1.60
EV Truck/SUV 16 0 $5.59 $2.55

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 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

Morning in Springfield on Saturday

Local time

11:40 AM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oakridge, OR

Morning in Oakridge on Saturday

Local time

11:40 AM

PDT

Current temp

41°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 1m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 87% of the route on main roads like OR 58 and Franklin Boulevard. You'll experience a long stretch of 31.8 miles on OR 58, indicating continuous highway cruising. The transition to surface roads will occur after this main highway segment. Expect a consistent driving experience for most of the trip before reaching Oakridge.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.8 mi on OR 58.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OR 58 and Franklin Boulevard. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near A Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (A Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (OR 126 Business / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (OR 58; OR 99): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Springfield, OR and Oakridge, OR, road signs point toward Klamath Falls and Goshen.

Klamath Falls

3.8 mi in | ~7m | via OR 58; OR 99

Goshen

3.8 mi in | ~7m | via OR 58; OR 99

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 39.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.8 miles on OR 58. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (A Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (OR 126 Business / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (OR 58; OR 99): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oakridge, OR before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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