Origin
Springfield, OR
Morning in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
11:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
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
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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Oakridge, OR
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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OR and Oakridge, OR.
Start on OR 528
Turn left onto A Street
Turn left onto OR 528
Turn right onto OR 126 Business
Enter roundabout onto OR 225
Continue on OR 225
Continue on OR 225
Take the ramp onto OR 225
Merge onto I 5; OR 99
Take the exit onto OR 58; OR 99
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 58
Turn left onto Westfir Road
At end of road, turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road
Turn left onto OR 58
Continue on OR 58
Turn left onto Crestview Street
Turn right onto East 1st Street
Turn right onto Maple Street
Turn left onto Commercial Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Turn left onto A Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto OR 126 Business / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Turn right onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.95 one way
$15.90 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
11:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Oakridge on Saturday
Local time
11:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Goshen
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.
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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