Origin
Oakridge, OR
Night in Oakridge on Saturday
Local time
9:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakridge, 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
1h
Distance
39.7 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakridge, OR
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Springfield, OR
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Trip Overview
Oakridge to Springfield is 39.7 miles and takes about 1 hour via OR 58, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward journey. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two Oregon towns. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency, especially if you're already in the area or need to make a swift transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OR 58 | 23.8 mi | 32m |
| Highway 58 | 7 mi | 12m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Willamette Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Westfir-Oakridge Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| I 5 | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 58 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Westfir Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OR 58
— 23.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakridge, OR and Springfield, OR.
1
Start on Commercial Street
427 ft
·
16 sec
·
Commercial Street
2
Turn right onto Maple Street
323 ft
·
19 sec
·
Maple Street
3
Turn left onto East 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East 1st Street
4
Turn left onto Crestview Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Crestview Street
5
Turn right onto OR 58
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 58
6
Continue on OR 58
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
State Highway 58
7
Turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Westfir-Oakridge Road
8
Turn left onto Westfir Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Westfir Road
9
Turn right onto OR 58
23 mi
·
31 min
·
OR 58
10
Continue on OR 58
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 58
11
Continue on OR 58
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Willamette Highway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 58
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
OR 58
Toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
13
Merge onto I 5; OR 99
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5; OR 99
14
Take the exit onto OR 225
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
McVey Highway #225 Roadway #2
Toward OR 225: South Eugene
15
Continue on Franklin Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
16
Enter roundabout onto OR 126 Business
23 ft
·
0 sec
·
South A Street
17
Continue on OR 126 Business
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South A Street
18
Turn left onto OR 528
202 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pioneer Parkway East
19
Arrive at destination
OR 528
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Oakridge, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 35.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Maple Street
Turn right onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 1st Street
Turn left onto East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Crestview Street
Turn left onto Crestview Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
OR 58
Turn right onto OR 58
Navigation decision point
6
35.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
OR 58
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 58 toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.91 one way
$15.82 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Night in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
9:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Partly Cloudy
S 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 10:00PM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
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
3 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 on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 primarily a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the journey utilizing major roads like OR 58 and Franklin Boulevard. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving, with the longest segment covering 23.8 miles on OR 58. The road generally maintains a consistent character, facilitating a smooth and predictable travel experience. Expect a steady pace for most of the 39.7 miles.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.8 mi on OR 58.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OR 58 and Highway 58. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Maple 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 39.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Crestview Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 39.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.8 miles on OR 58. 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 0.1 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Crestview Street): Navigation decision point.
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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