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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

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
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.

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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, Santiam Highway, Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.5 miles on McKenzie Highway. 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 36m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
McKenzie Highway 62.5 mi 1h 25m
Santiam Highway 28.4 mi 35m
Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway 19.8 mi 22m
Ochoco Highway 16.3 mi 18m
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway 5 mi 6m
Main Street 2.6 mi 4m
Southwest Highland Avenue 2 mi 3m
Southeast Veterans Way 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: McKenzie Highway — 62.5 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OR and Prineville, OR.

1

Start on OR 528

1.0 mi · 2 min · Pioneer Parkway East
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward McKenzie Highway, Bend
3

Merge onto OR 126

5.0 mi · 6 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
4

Turn left onto OR 126

430 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
5

Keep slight right at fork onto OR 126

2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on OR 126

46 mi · 1 hr 2 min · McKenzie Highway
7

Continue on OR 126

20 mi · 22 min · Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
8

At end of road, turn right onto US 20; OR 126

28 mi · 35 min · Santiam Highway
9

Enter roundabout onto West Barclay Drive

226 ft · 3 sec · West Barclay Drive
10

Continue on West Barclay Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Barclay Drive
11

At end of road, turn right onto North Locust Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · North Locust Street
12

Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126

248 ft · 3 sec · US 20; OR 126
13

Continue on US 20; OR 126

0.3 mi · 56 sec · US 20; OR 126
14

Continue on OR 126

17 mi · 22 min · McKenzie Highway
15

Continue on OR 126

2.0 mi · 3 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
Use the left lane.
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 end of road, turn right onto OR 126

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Southeast Ochoco Highway
21

Continue on OR 126

14 mi · 16 min · Ochoco Highway
22

Enter roundabout onto OR 126

141 ft · 2 sec · Ochoco Highway
23

Continue on OR 126

2.1 mi · 2 min · Ochoco Highway
24

Continue on OR 126

0.7 mi · 1 min · Northwest 3rd Street
25

Continue on US 26

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northeast 3rd Street
26

Turn right onto Northeast Knowledge Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Northeast Knowledge Street
27

Arrive at destination

Southeast Knowledge Street

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 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.5 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 32 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 71.6 miles or 1h 36m 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 35m

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.

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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 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.
The longest stretch is on McKenzie Highway for about 62.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Finn Rock, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Finn Rock, OR

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

Sweet Home, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Finn Rock, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.6 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 McKenzie Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.5 miles.

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

Mo's Egg House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Redmond, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 122.8

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+15415274314

Visit website

Club Pioneer

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Prineville, Oregon

0.5 mi

Loco Place

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Redmond, Oregon

0.4 mi

Mo's Egg House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 122.8

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+15415274314

Visit website

Club Pioneer

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 143.2

Prineville, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15414476177

Visit website

Loco Place

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 122.8

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15415271238

Diego's Spirited Kitchen

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 122.8

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15413162002

Visit website

Dillon's Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 143.2

Prineville, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15414473203

Visit website

One Street Down Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 122.8

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15416472341

Visit website

McKenzie General Store & Obsidian Grill Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 51.1

McKenzie Bridge, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15418223221

Visit website

Domino's Pizza

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 143.2

Prineville, Oregon

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+14582318001

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 102.3

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 122.8

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 122.8

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

FLO Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 143.2

Prineville, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18448253356

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

1.9 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 102.3

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Chargepoint Charging Staion

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

Escape the Room Oregon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417263836

Visit website

Willamalane Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15417364544

Visit website

Portal Adventures - Eugene and Springfield

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 2–8 pm

+15417806180

Visit website

Museum of Natural and Cultural History

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15413463024

Visit website

Avalon Aeropub

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 122.8

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 5:30 am–7:30 pm

+15415166380

Visit website

Amazon Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+15416824800

Visit website

Mount Pisgah Arboretum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15417473817

Visit website

Clearwater Park and Landing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15417364544

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 104.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward McKenzie Highway, Bend

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward McKenzie Highway, Bend
6
6.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | OR 126 / Main Street

Keep slight right at fork onto OR 126 / Main Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
74.6 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway

At end of road, turn right onto US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway

Navigation decision point

4
103 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | West Barclay Drive

Enter roundabout onto West Barclay Drive

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
104.3 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | US 20; OR 126

Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Springfield, OR

Afternoon in Springfield on Saturday

Local time

1:33 PM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Partly Cloudy

S 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Prineville, OR

Afternoon in Prineville on Saturday

Local time

1:33 PM

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

31 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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

143.2 mi in 3h 10m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.5 mi on McKenzie Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 10m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (OR 126 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.6 miles (US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway): Navigation decision point.

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 (1%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 62.5 miles on McKenzie Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (OR 126 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.6 miles (US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway): Navigation decision point.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Prineville, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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