Gervais to Springfield is 78.4 miles and takes about 1h 38m via I 5, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive primarily on I 5, making it a convenient option for a single-day trip within Oregon's Pacific Coast region. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so expect consistent travel speeds. The total journey is quite short, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and plenty of room for spontaneous stops along the way if desired. Consider this route for its efficiency and ease of navigation.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.2 miles from Gervais, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
69.5 mi
1h 21m
Portland Road Northeast
4.3 mi
7m
Pioneer Parkway West
1 mi
2m
Brooklake Road Northeast
1 mi
1m
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
0.9 mi
1m
Checkerboard Road Northeast
0.6 mi
1m
3rd Street
0.2 mi
<1m
South A Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 69.5 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gervais, OR and Springfield, OR.
1
Start on this road
117 ft·14 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Elm Avenue
137 ft·8 sec·Elm Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 72
0.2 mi·41 sec·3rd Street
4
Continue on CR 72
0.6 mi·1 min·Checkerboard Road Northeast
5
At end of road, turn right onto OR 99E
4.3 mi·7 min·Portland Road Northeast
6
Turn right onto CR 4
1.0 mi·1 min·Brooklake Road Northeast
7
Take the ramp onto I 5
70 mi·1 hr 21 min·I 5
Toward I 5 South: SalemUse the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·52 sec
Exit 194AToward OR 126 East: Springfield
9
Merge onto I 105; OR 126
0.9 mi·1 min·Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward OR 528 South: Springfield City Center
11
Turn right onto OR 528
1.0 mi·2 min·Pioneer Parkway West
12
Continue on OR 528
175 ft·10 sec·South 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto OR 126 Business
337 ft·15 sec·South A Street
14
Turn left onto OR 528
202 ft·5 sec·Pioneer Parkway East
15
Arrive at destination
OR 528
Trip Plan
Given the short 1h 38m duration, this trip is best suited for a single day, allowing you to leave whenever you're ready. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, you can easily budget for the journey. The longest stretch on I 5 is nearly 70 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you get too far into that segment, though numerous services are typically available along this major interstate. Since you're driving entirely within Oregon, you won't need to worry about crossing state lines or significant time zone changes. Enjoy the straightforward drive and the flexibility it offers.
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 39.2 miles from Gervais, OR, or about 49m 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 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.2 miles or 49m 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 21m
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 Gervais, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gervais, OR
This is one driving day of about 78.4 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Gervais, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 75.7 — 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|Elm Avenue
Turn left onto Elm Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 72 / 3rd Street
Turn right onto CR 72 / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|OR 99E / Portland Road Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto OR 99E / Portland Road Northeast
Navigation decision point
7
6.2 mi into trip|~10m 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
75.7 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward OR 126 East: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 194A
Toward OR 126 East: Springfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.62 one way
$31.24 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$16.53
$33.06
premium
$5.59
$17.26
$34.51
diesel
$5.61
$17.31
$34.62
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: 27.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.5
0
$8.23
$3.76
Efficient EV
19.6
0
$6.86
$3.14
EV Truck/SUV
31.4
0
$10.98
$5.02
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 20, 2026
Origin
Gervais, OR
Late night
in Gervais on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springfield, OR
Late night
in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Salem, OR
39 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
1h 38m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the journey taking place on major roads like I 5. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 69.5 miles on I 5, offering a consistent pace for most of the trip. While the majority is interstate, the initial and final portions may involve local roads like Portland Road Northeast and Pioneer Parkway West, providing a slight change of scenery as you enter and exit your destinations. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, minimizing time spent on slower, more winding routes.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Portland Road Northeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Elm Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 11 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 (Elm Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (CR 72 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (OR 99E / Portland Road Northeast): Navigation decision point.
Eugene (population 173,000 in 2019) is a city in Oregon at the southern end of the Willamette Valley near the confluence of the Mckenzie and Willamette rivers. It is best known for being the home of the University of Oregon.
The longest stretch is about 69.5 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Elm Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (CR 72 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (OR 99E / Portland Road Northeast): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, OR before heading back.
