Origin
Philomath, OR
Late night in Philomath on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Philomath, 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
59m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philomath, OR
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Springfield, OR
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Trip Overview
This 52.8-mile drive from Philomath to Springfield, Oregon, will take you approximately 59 minutes to complete, making it a perfect day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical option for a short journey within the Pacific Coast region. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, as indicated by the 0% highway share, suggesting a more town-centric experience. This route is designed for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace and plenty of flexibility. Consider it a straightforward connection between two Oregon communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 13th Street | — | — |
| College Street | — | — |
| North 19th Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Southwest Philomath Boulevard | — | — |
| Corvallis-Newport Highway | — | — |
| Newport-Corvallis Highway | — | — |
| Corvallis-Lebanon Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 13th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philomath, OR and Springfield, OR.
1
Start on Main Street
62 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto North 13th Street
387 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 13th Street
3
Turn right onto College Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
College Street
4
Turn right onto North 19th Street
377 ft
·
10 sec
·
North 19th Street
5
Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on Southwest Philomath Boulevard
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Philomath Boulevard
7
Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Corvallis-Newport Highway
8
Continue on Newport-Corvallis Highway
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Newport-Corvallis Highway
9
Turn right onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
10
Take the exit right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Merge slight left
34 mi
·
39 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward OR 126 East: Springfield
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
OR 126 East: Springfield
13
Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward OR 528 South: Springfield City Center
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
OR 528 South: Springfield City Center
15
Turn right onto Pioneer Parkway West
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pioneer Parkway West
16
Continue on South 2nd Street
174 ft
·
10 sec
·
South 2nd Street
17
Turn left onto South A Street
338 ft
·
16 sec
·
South A Street
18
Turn left onto Pioneer Parkway East
203 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pioneer Parkway East
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Philomath, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.52 one way
$21.04 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.62 | $23.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Springfield, OR
Late night in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Albany, OR
26 mi in
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
4 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
59m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 52.8-mile trip. With no highway segments, you'll be on surface streets like North 13th Street, College Street, and North 19th Street for the full 59 minutes. The longest uninterrupted stretch will be dictated by traffic lights and local intersections rather than open road. This means you'll be constantly adjusting your speed and direction, offering a very hands-on driving experience. It's a route that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings rather than a sweeping landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North 13th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Philomath, OR to Springfield, OR is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Philomath, OR to Springfield, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 52.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Philomath, OR to Springfield, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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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