Origin
Halsey, OR
Late night in Halsey on Tuesday
Local time
2:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Halsey, OR to Springfield, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Halsey, OR
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Springfield, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transition between Halsey and Springfield, Oregon, you are looking at a very manageable 28-mile trip. You can expect to spend about 36 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. With fuel costs estimated at around $6, it is a budget-friendly route that stays entirely within the Pacific Coast region. Because the duration is so short, there is no need to split this into an overnight excursion. You will primarily utilize I-5, the Halsey-Sweet Home Highway, and Pioneer Parkway West to reach your destination. Overall, this is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that prioritizes efficiency over complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 22.4 mi | 26m |
| Halsey-Sweet Home Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Pioneer Parkway West | 1 mi | 2m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South A Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pioneer Parkway East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 22.4 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Halsey, OR and Springfield, OR.
1
Start on West G Street
5 ft
·
2 sec
·
West G Street
2
Turn right onto OR 99E
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
West 2nd Street
3
Turn right onto OR 228
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
5
Merge onto I 5
22 mi
·
26 min
·
I 5
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 27.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 228 / Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
Turn right onto OR 228 / Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
Navigation decision point
5
25.3 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
26.4 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
4
27.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
OR 126 Business / South A Street
Turn left onto OR 126 Business / South A Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East
Turn left onto OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.58 one way
$11.16 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.90 | $11.81 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
2:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 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
36m 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 28-mile stretch is defined by its efficiency, with 84% of the trip consisting of highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-5, which accounts for a 22.4-mile uninterrupted stretch that allows for a steady pace. As you transition from the Halsey-Sweet Home Highway onto the interstate, the character of the road shifts from regional connectors to a more standard, high-speed thoroughfare. Once you approach Springfield via Pioneer Parkway West, the drive settles into a more local flow. Expect a consistent, functional experience that keeps you moving toward your destination without technical road challenges.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.4 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Halsey-Sweet Home Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near OR 228 / Halsey-Sweet Home Highway.
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 28 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.3 miles (OR 228 / Halsey-Sweet Home Highway): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.4 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.3 miles (OR 228 / Halsey-Sweet Home Highway): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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