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Trip from Woodburn, 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

1h 41m

Distance

82.4 mi

133 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 34m ★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m

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

city in Marion County, Oregon, United States

Woodburn, OR

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city in Lane County, Oregon, United States

Springfield, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Woodburn, OR to Springfield, OR covers 82.4 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, Pioneer Parkway West, Newberg Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.2 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.42 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.

Midpoint

41.2 miles from Woodburn, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 82.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 41m highway drive covering 82.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Pioneer Parkway West. The longest continuous stretch is about 78.2 miles on I 5.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 78.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Pioneer Parkway West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Lincoln Street.

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 1h 41m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 79.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Lincoln Street

Turn left onto West Lincoln Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 5

Take the ramp onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Salem

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 5 South: Salem
5
79.7 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in

Take the exit toward OR 126 East: Springfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 194A Toward OR 126 East: Springfield
4
80.8 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward OR 528 South: Springfield City Center

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward OR 528 South: Springfield City Center
5
82.3 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East

Turn left onto OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 78.2 mi 1h 31m
Pioneer Parkway West 1 mi 2m
Newberg Highway 1 mi 2m
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway 0.9 mi 1m
West Lincoln Street 0.3 mi <1m
North Settlemier Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
South A Street <0.1 mi <1m
Pioneer Parkway East <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 78.2 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

140 ft · 15 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto West Lincoln Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · West Lincoln Street
3

Turn right onto North Settlemier Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · North Settlemier Avenue
4

Turn left onto OR 214

1.0 mi · 2 min · Newberg Highway
5

Take the ramp onto I 5

78 mi · 1 hr 31 min · I 5
Toward I 5 South: Salem Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 52 sec
Exit 194A Toward OR 126 East: Springfield
7

Merge onto I 105; OR 126

0.9 mi · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward OR 528 South: Springfield City Center
9

Turn right onto OR 528

1.0 mi · 2 min · Pioneer Parkway West
10

Continue on OR 528

175 ft · 10 sec · South 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn left onto OR 126 Business

337 ft · 15 sec · South A Street
12

Turn left onto OR 528

202 ft · 5 sec · Pioneer Parkway East
13

Arrive at destination

OR 528

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.2 miles from Woodburn, OR, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.2 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 18 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.2 miles or 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 24m

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 Woodburn, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Woodburn, OR

This is one driving day of about 82.4 miles and 1h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Woodburn, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 78.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.2 mi from Woodburn, OR · 50m into the drive

seat of Marion County, and capital of Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salem, OR

41 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.

Popular next leg

Salem, OR to Springfield, OR

66.1 mi · 1h 22m

Pacing Suggestions

Keizer, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salem, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.2 miles from Woodburn, 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 78.2 miles.

Arriving in Springfield, OR

The final approach into Springfield, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.2

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15418129220

Country Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Woodburn, Oregon

1.1 mi

Busy Bee Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Springfield, Oregon

1.4 mi

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.2

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15418129220

Country Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15039823883

Visit website

Busy Bee Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82.4

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15417476331

Visit website

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.2

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+15419266717

Visit website

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.2

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15419265755

Visit website

Encore Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 17.6

Salem, Oregon

Hours: Closed

+15039915792

Visit website

Vault 244

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive mile 41.2

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417919511

Visit website

The Manila Fiesta

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.8

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 2–7 pm

+19713325578

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 76.5

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 82.4

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 82.4

Eugene, Oregon

bp pulse Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 76.5

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18332778573

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 82.4

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 82.4

Springfield, Oregon

+18555212244

EVCS Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 76.5

Springfield, Oregon

+18663003827

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 82.4

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Escape the Room Oregon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 82.4

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417263836

Visit website

Legion Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15039825240

Visit website

Willamalane Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 82.4

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15417364544

Visit website

OSH Museum of Mental Health

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 17.6

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19715991674

Visit website

Portal Adventures - Eugene and Springfield

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 82.4

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 2–8 pm

+15417806180

Visit website

Museum of Natural and Cultural History

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 82.4

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15413463024

Visit website

Riverfront City Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 17.6

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15035886336

Visit website

Gilbert House Children's Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 17.6

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15033713631

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.42 one way

$32.83 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $17.37 $34.74
premium $5.59 $18.14 $36.28
diesel $5.61 $18.19 $36.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.7 0 $8.65 $3.96
Efficient EV 20.6 0 $7.21 $3.30
EV Truck/SUV 33 0 $11.54 $5.27

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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 15, 2026

Origin

Woodburn, OR

Evening in Woodburn on Friday

Local time

7:17 PM

PDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, OR

Evening in Springfield on Friday

Local time

7:17 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Salem, OR

41 mi in

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

19 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

1h 41m 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 Woodburn, OR to Springfield, OR covers 82.4 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 5, Pioneer Parkway West, Newberg Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.2 miles from Woodburn, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 1h 41m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 79.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Woodburn, OR to Springfield, 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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