Origin
Salem, OR
Night in Salem on Saturday
Local time
9:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, 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 22m
Distance
66.1 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salem, OR
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Springfield, OR
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Trip Overview
This 66.2-mile drive from Salem to Springfield, Oregon, is a straightforward, one-day trip that will take you about 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete. Navigating primarily local streets like High Street Southeast and Trade Street Southeast, with a brief section on Pringle Parkway Southeast, this route has no highway mileage, making it a more direct, town-to-town experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, it's an economical option for a quick journey. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll stay within familiar scenery. This drive is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 60.1 mi | 1h 9m |
| 12th Street Southeast | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Pioneer Parkway West | 1 mi | 2m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bellevue Street Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Santiam Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| High Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pringle Parkway Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 60.1 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, OR and Springfield, OR.
1
Start on High Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
High Street Northeast
2
Continue on High Street Southeast
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
High Street Southeast
3
Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
446 ft
·
14 sec
·
Trade Street Southeast
4
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Pringle Parkway Southeast
5
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bellevue Street Southeast
6
Turn right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
12th Street Southeast
7
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Santiam Highway
8
Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E
60 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 5; OR 99E
Exit 1A
Toward I 5 South: Eugene
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 194A
Toward OR 126 East: Springfield
10
Merge onto I 105; OR 126
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward OR 528 South: Springfield City Center
12
Turn right onto OR 528
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pioneer Parkway West
13
Continue on OR 528
175 ft
·
10 sec
·
South 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto OR 126 Business
337 ft
·
15 sec
·
South A Street
15
Turn left onto OR 528
202 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pioneer Parkway East
16
Arrive at destination
OR 528
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33 miles from Salem, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.1 miles.
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 66 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Trade Street Southeast
Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Trade Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
OR 22; OR 99E Bus / 12th Street Southeast
Turn right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus / 12th Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
7
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 5; OR 99E
Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E toward I 5 South: Eugene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 5 South: Eugene
5
63.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward OR 126 East: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 194A
Toward OR 126 East: Springfield
5
66 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East
Turn left onto OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.17 one way
$26.34 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.94 | $27.87 |
| premium | $5.59 | $14.55 | $29.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.59 | $29.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.25 | $4.23 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
9:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°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
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 22m 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 66.2-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the full 1 hour and 10 minutes. The longest uninterrupted stretch of driving is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction rather than long, open roads. This means you'll be actively navigating through communities for the entire trip, offering a consistent, ground-level perspective of the Oregon landscape.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.1 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and 12th Street Southeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Trade Street Southeast.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Trade Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / 12th Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 66.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.1 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 0.4 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Trade Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / 12th Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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