Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Albany, Oregon
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+15418129220
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodburn, OR
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Springfield, OR
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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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto West Lincoln Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Salem
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward OR 126 East: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward OR 528 South: Springfield City Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East
Navigation decision point
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Woodburn, OR and Springfield, OR.
Start on this road
Turn left onto West Lincoln Street
Turn right onto North Settlemier Avenue
Turn left onto OR 214
Take the ramp onto I 5
Take the exit
Merge onto I 105; OR 126
Take the exit
Turn right onto OR 528
Continue on OR 528
Turn left onto OR 126 Business
Turn left onto OR 528
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.2 mi from Woodburn, OR · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.2 miles.
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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Albany, Oregon
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+15418129220
Country Cottage Restaurant
Woodburn, Oregon
Busy Bee Café
Springfield, Oregon
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Albany, Oregon
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+15418129220
Near the start, short detour
Woodburn, Oregon
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+15039823883
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Springfield, Oregon
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
+15417476331
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Albany, Oregon
Hours: 5 am–8 pm
+15419266717
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Albany, Oregon
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+15419265755
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Salem, Oregon
Hours: Closed
+15039915792
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Albany, Oregon
Hours: 4–10 pm
+15417919511
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Salem, Oregon
Hours: 2–7 pm
+19713325578
Near the end, short detour
Springfield, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Springfield, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Eugene, Oregon
Near the end, short detour
Springfield, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18332778573
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Eugene, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Springfield, Oregon
+18555212244
Near the end, short detour
Springfield, Oregon
+18663003827
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Eugene, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Springfield, Oregon
Hours: 4–10 pm
+15417263836
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Woodburn, Oregon
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+15039825240
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Springfield, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
+15417364544
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Salem, Oregon
Hours: 12–4 pm
+19715991674
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Springfield, Oregon
Hours: 2–8 pm
+15417806180
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Eugene, Oregon
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+15413463024
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Salem, Oregon
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+15035886336
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Salem, Oregon
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15033713631
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Regular Gas
$16.42 one way
$32.83 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Woodburn on Friday
Local time
7:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Springfield on Friday
Local time
7:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
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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