Origin
Forest Grove, OR
Evening in Forest Grove on Saturday
Local time
7:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Forest Grove, OR to Springfield, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
114.7 mi
185 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest Grove, OR
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Springfield, OR
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Trip Overview
Forest Grove, OR to Springfield, OR is 114.7 miles and takes about 2h 33m via I 5, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Pacific Coast region of Oregon to another part of the Pacific Coast, staying within the state for the entire journey. It's a relatively short trip, primarily on major highways, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion. You'll experience a highway-focused drive that's straightforward and efficient for getting from point A to point B.
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
57.4 miles from Forest Grove, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 69.5 mi | 1h 21m |
| River Road Northeast | 16.4 mi | 24m |
| Tualatin Valley Highway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Yamhill-Newberg Highway | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Northeast North Valley Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Northeast Saint Paul Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Flett Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| B Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 69.5 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Grove, OR and Springfield, OR.
1
Start on OR 8
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Pacific Avenue
2
Turn left onto B Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
B Street
Use the left lane.
3
At end of road, turn right onto OR 47
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
4
Continue on OR 47
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Front Street
5
Continue on OR 47
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
6
Turn left onto Northeast Flett Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Flett Road
7
Continue on Northeast Spring Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Spring Hill Road
8
Continue on Northeast North Valley Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Northeast North Valley Road
9
Continue on Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto OR 240
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Yamhill-Newberg Highway
11
Continue on OR 240
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Illinois Street
12
Continue on OR 240
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Main Street
13
Turn left onto East Sherman Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sherman Street
14
Turn right onto North Meridian Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Meridian Street
15
Turn left onto OR 99W; OR 219
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East 1st Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 219
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Street
17
Continue on OR 219
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Saint Paul Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on OR 219
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road Northeast
19
Continue on OR 219
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street Northeast
20
Continue on CR 36
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
River Road Northeast
21
At end of road, turn right onto CR 36
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
River Road Northeast
22
Turn left onto CR 609
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklake Road Northeast
23
Take the ramp onto I 5
70 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight lane.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 194A
Toward OR 126 East: Springfield
25
Merge onto I 105; OR 126
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward OR 528 South: Springfield City Center
27
Turn right onto OR 528
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pioneer Parkway West
28
Continue on OR 528
175 ft
·
10 sec
·
South 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn left onto OR 126 Business
337 ft
·
15 sec
·
South A Street
30
Turn left onto OR 528
202 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pioneer Parkway East
31
Arrive at destination
OR 528
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 2.5 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll only have one designated stop, so plan to fuel up and take any necessary breaks before you depart or upon arrival in Springfield. The longest stretch is on I 5, so be mindful of potential traffic, especially during peak hours. Given the relatively low fuel cost of around $23, you likely won't need to worry too much about frequent refueling stops.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.4 miles from Forest Grove, OR, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.5 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 25 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.4 miles or 1h 23m 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 6m
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 Forest Grove, 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 Forest Grove, OR
This is one driving day of about 114.7 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Forest Grove, 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 69.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.4 miles from Forest Grove, 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 69.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 42.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
B Street
Turn left onto B Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
OR 240 / Yamhill-Newberg Highway
At end of road, turn left onto OR 240 / Yamhill-Newberg Highway
Navigation decision point
7
21.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
OR 99W; OR 219 / East 1st Street
Turn left onto OR 99W; OR 219 / East 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
37.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
CR 36 / River Road Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto CR 36 / River Road Northeast
Navigation decision point
6
42.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.85 one way
$45.70 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $24.18 | $48.36 |
| premium | $5.59 | $25.25 | $50.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.32 | $50.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.04 | $5.51 |
| Efficient EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.04 | $4.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.06 | $7.34 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Springfield, OR
Evening in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
7:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Dundee, OR
57 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
2 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
2h 33m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 62% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 5, River Road Northeast, and Tualatin Valley Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 69.5 miles on I 5, offering a good opportunity to maintain a steady pace. Given its highway-centric nature, expect a more direct and less winding driving experience for the majority of the trip.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.5 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and River Road Northeast. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near B Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 114.7 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 0.2 miles (B Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (OR 240 / Yamhill-Newberg Highway): Navigation decision point; at 21.6 miles (OR 99W; OR 219 / East 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 114.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69.5 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (B Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (OR 240 / Yamhill-Newberg Highway): Navigation decision point; at 21.6 miles (OR 99W; OR 219 / East 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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