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Trip from Vernonia, OR to Springfield, OR

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

Drive Time

3h 4m

Distance

146.4 mi

236 km

Drive Score

9/10

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 53m ★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Vernonia, OR

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city in Lane County, Oregon, United States

Springfield, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Vernonia, OR to Springfield, OR covers 146.4 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, Northwest Sunset Highway, Northwest Highway 47 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.9 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.16 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

73.2 miles from Vernonia, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 97.9 mi 1h 54m
Northwest Sunset Highway 23.6 mi 32m
Northwest Highway 47 7.8 mi 10m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway 6.8 mi 9m
Nehalem Highway South 6.1 mi 8m
Pioneer Parkway West 1 mi 2m
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway 0.9 mi 1m
Rose Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 97.9 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on OR 47

14 ft · 2 sec · Bridge Street
2

Turn right onto Adams Avenue

309 ft · 10 sec · Adams Avenue
3

Turn right onto Maple Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Maple Street
4

Turn left onto OR 47

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Rose Avenue
5

Continue on OR 47

6.1 mi · 8 min · Nehalem Highway South
6

Continue on OR 47

7.8 mi · 10 min · Northwest Highway 47
Use the left lane.
7

At end of road, turn left onto US 26; OR 47

3.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on US 26

20 mi · 26 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 69A Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto OR 217

6.8 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 5

98 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 52 sec
Exit 194A Toward OR 126 East: Springfield
14

Merge onto I 105; OR 126

0.9 mi · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward OR 528 South: Springfield City Center
16

Turn right onto OR 528

1.0 mi · 2 min · Pioneer Parkway West
17

Continue on OR 528

175 ft · 10 sec · South 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn left onto OR 126 Business

337 ft · 15 sec · South A Street
19

Turn left onto OR 528

202 ft · 5 sec · Pioneer Parkway East
20

Arrive at destination

OR 528

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 73.2 miles from Vernonia, OR, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.9 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 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73.2 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Vernonia, 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 Vernonia, OR

This is one driving day of about 146.4 miles and 3h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Vernonia, 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 I 5 for about 97.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Washington County, Oregon, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beaverton, OR

73 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

Hillsboro, OR

Fuel and coffee

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

Woodburn, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.2 miles from Vernonia, 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 97.9 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

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albany, Oregon

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 104.6

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15418129220

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Oregon

1 mi

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Salem, Oregon

1.1 mi

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 104.6

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15418129220

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 104.6

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+15419266717

Visit website

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 83.7

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15035815721

Busy Bee Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 146.4

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15417476331

Visit website

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 104.6

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15419265755

Visit website

Cafe Today

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.8

Tigard, OR

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+19712885915

Visit website

Vault 244

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive mile 104.6

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417919511

Visit website

The Squeaky Cork

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 104.6

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15419812140

Visit website

Rivian Waypoints

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 10.5

Buxton, Oregon

+18665761495

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 146.4

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 31.4

Hillsboro, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 31.4

Hillsboro, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 146.4

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Chargepoint Charging Staion

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 146.4

Eugene, Oregon

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 146.4

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 146.4

Springfield, Oregon

+18555212244

Hillsboro Ballpark

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 31.4

Hillsboro, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+15036400887

Visit website

Escape the Room Oregon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 146.4

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417263836

Visit website

L.L. Stub Stewart State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 10.5

Buxton, OR

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18005516949

Visit website

Greenway Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 41.8

Beaverton, OR

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15036296360

Visit website

Willamalane Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 146.4

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15417364544

Visit website

Portal Adventures - Eugene and Springfield

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 146.4

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 2–8 pm

+15417806180

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Portland

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 41.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+19718034359

Visit website

Vernonia Pioneer Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Vernonia, Oregon

Hours: Closed

+15034293713

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Adams Avenue

Turn right onto Adams Avenue

Navigation decision point

7
14.6 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 26; OR 47 / Northwest Sunset Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 26; OR 47 / Northwest Sunset Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
38.2 mi into trip | ~53m in

Take the exit toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem

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 69A Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
5
38.5 mi into trip | ~54m in | OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

Merge onto OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
45.4 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 5 South: Salem

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.16 one way

$58.33 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $30.87 $61.73
premium $5.59 $32.23 $64.45
diesel $5.61 $32.32 $64.65

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: 51.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.9 0 $15.37 $7.03
Efficient EV 36.6 0 $12.81 $5.86
EV Truck/SUV 58.6 0 $20.50 $9.37

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% 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

Vernonia, OR

Morning in Vernonia on Saturday

Local time

11:42 AM

PDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, OR

Morning in Springfield on Saturday

Local time

11:42 AM

PDT

Current temp

41°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

26 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 4m 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?

146.4 mi in 3h 4m, mostly highway — 97.9 mi of that is on I 5.

78% 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: 97.9 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Northwest Sunset Highway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Adams Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 146.4 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: near the start (Adams Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (US 26; OR 47 / Northwest Sunset Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.

On the drive from Vernonia, OR to Springfield, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.

Salem

38.2 mi in | ~53m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 146.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 97.9 miles on I 5. 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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Springfield, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Adams Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (US 26; OR 47 / Northwest Sunset Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Springfield, 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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