Origin
Springfield, OR
Late night in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
4:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, OR to Prineville, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 10m
Distance
143.2 mi
230 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 59m
★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 3m
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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Prineville, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, OR to Prineville, OR covers 143.2 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on McKenzie Highway, Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.53 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.6 miles from Springfield, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 143.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 10m drive with frequent turns across 143.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McKenzie Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Springfield, OR to Prineville, OR is easy. At 3h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springfield, OR to Prineville, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McKenzie Highway | — | — |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway | — | — |
| Santiam Highway | — | — |
| West Barclay Drive | — | — |
| North Locust Street | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
McKenzie Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OR and Prineville, OR.
1
Start on Pioneer Parkway East
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pioneer Parkway East
2
Take the ramp slight right toward McKenzie Highway, Bend
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
McKenzie Highway, Bend
3
Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
4
Turn left onto Main Street
430 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
5
Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on McKenzie Highway
46 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
McKenzie Highway
7
Continue on Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Santiam Highway
28 mi
·
35 min
·
Santiam Highway
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Barclay Drive
226 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Barclay Drive
10
Exit the roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Barclay Drive
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Locust Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Locust Street
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
249 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
13
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
14
Continue on McKenzie Highway
17 mi
·
22 min
·
McKenzie Highway
15
Continue on Southwest Highland Avenue
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Highland Avenue
16
Turn right onto Southwest 11th Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Southwest 11th Street
17
Turn straight onto Southwest Veterans Way
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Veterans Way
18
Continue on Southeast Veterans Way
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southeast Veterans Way
19
Continue on Southeast Veterans Way
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Veterans Way
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Ochoco Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Southeast Ochoco Highway
21
Continue on Ochoco Highway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Ochoco Highway
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ochoco Highway
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ochoco Highway
23
Exit the roundabout onto Ochoco Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Ochoco Highway
24
Continue on Northwest 3rd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 3rd Street
25
Continue on Northeast 3rd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 3rd Street
26
Turn right onto Northeast Knowledge Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Northeast Knowledge Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.6 miles from Springfield, OR, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
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 32 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.6 miles or 1h 35m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prineville, 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.
+
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 143.2 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.6 mi from Springfield, OR · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.6 miles from Springfield, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Prineville, OR
The final approach into Prineville, 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 Prineville, 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
$28.53 one way
$57.05 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $30.19 | $60.38 |
| premium | $5.59 | $31.52 | $63.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.62 | $63.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43 | 0 | $15.04 | $6.87 |
| Efficient EV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.53 | $5.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.3 | 0 | $20.05 | $9.16 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Prineville, OR
Late night in Prineville on Saturday
Local time
4:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
28 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
3h 10m 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 Prineville, OR covers 143.2 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McKenzie Highway, Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.6 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 $28.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Springfield, OR to Prineville, OR is easy. At 3h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springfield, OR to Prineville, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springfield, OR to Prineville, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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