Rose Lodge to Springfield is 107.7 miles and takes about 2h 24m via Salmon River Highway and I 5, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Pacific Coast route begins in Oregon and ends in the same state, offering a mixed driving experience. You'll transition from coastal highways to interstate cruising and back to surface roads. It's a straightforward, single-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.9 miles from Rose Lodge, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
39 mi
45m
Salmon River Highway
21.7 mi
30m
OR 22
15.8 mi
18m
South Pacific Highway West
11.8 mi
16m
Northwest Springhill Drive
7.6 mi
11m
Suver Road
2.1 mi
3m
Corvallis Road
1.6 mi
2m
Pioneer Parkway West
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 39 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rose Lodge, OR and Springfield, OR.
1
Start on OR 18
22 mi·30 min·Salmon River Highway
2
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22
16 mi·18 min·OR 22
Toward OR 22: Salem
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward OR 99W: Monmouth, McMinnville
4
Turn right onto OR 99W
0.3 mi·44 sec·Main Street
Toward Rickreall Fairgrounds, Monmouth, CorvallisUse the right lane.
5
Continue on OR 99W
2.2 mi·3 min·South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Enter roundabout onto OR 99W
97 ft·1 sec·South Pacific Highway West
7
Continue on OR 99W
2.7 mi·3 min·South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on OR 99W
1.0 mi·2 min·Pacific Avenue North
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on OR 99W
6.9 mi·9 min·South Pacific Highway West
10
Turn left onto Suver Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Suver Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Corvallis Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Corvallis Road
12
Continue on Northwest Independence Highway
0.6 mi·1 min·Northwest Independence Highway
13
Turn left onto Northwest Springhill Drive
7.6 mi·11 min·Northwest Springhill Drive
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi·54 sec·Albany-Corvallis Highway
15
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi·1 min·Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
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
Given this is a single-day drive of under three hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning should give you ample daylight to complete the 107.7-mile trip. The longest stretch on I 5 is 39 miles, so plan your fuel stops before hitting that section if needed, though the total fuel cost is estimated at only $21. There are no designated stops in the data, so feel free to take breaks as you see fit along the way.
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 53.9 miles from Rose Lodge, OR, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39 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 24 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.9 miles or 1h 13m 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 59m
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 Rose Lodge, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Rose Lodge, OR
This is one driving day of about 107.7 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Rose Lodge, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 39 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 21.7 and 63.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
21.7 mi into trip|~30m in|OR 22
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22 toward OR 22: Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward OR 22: Salem
5
37.5 mi into trip|~48m in
Take the exit toward OR 99W: Monmouth, McMinnville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 99W: Monmouth, McMinnville
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37.8 mi into trip|~49m in|OR 99W / Main Street
Turn right onto OR 99W / Main Street toward Rickreall Fairgrounds, Monmouth, Corvallis
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Rickreall Fairgrounds, Monmouth, Corvall...
6
51 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|Suver Road
Turn left onto Suver Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
63.7 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|US 20 / 9th Avenue Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
Turn left onto US 20 / 9th Avenue Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.46 one way
$42.91 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$22.71
$45.41
premium
$5.59
$23.71
$47.41
diesel
$5.61
$23.78
$47.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.3
0
$11.31
$5.17
Efficient EV
26.9
0
$9.42
$4.31
EV Truck/SUV
43.1
0
$15.08
$6.89
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Rose Lodge, OR
Morning
in Rose Lodge on Tuesday
Local time
6:52 AM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springfield, OR
Morning
in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:52 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Independence, OR
54 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
20 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 24m 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 drive is a mixed bag, with 52% of the total mileage on highways, specifically I 5. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 39 miles on I 5 before transitioning to surface roads like Salmon River Highway and OR 22. Expect a pattern of interstate cruising interspersed with more rural, potentially slower-paced sections as you navigate the state highways.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.7 miles in near OR 22.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 107.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.7 miles (OR 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 37.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.8 miles (OR 99W / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rose Lodge, OR and Springfield, OR, road signs point toward Mcminnville, Rickreall Fairgrounds, Monmouth and Corvallis.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 107.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Springfield, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.7 miles (OR 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 37.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.8 miles (OR 99W / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, OR before heading back.
