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Trip from Sisters, 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

2h 18m

Distance

103.6 mi

167 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 8m ★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Oregon, USA

Sisters, OR

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city in Lane County, Oregon, United States

Springfield, OR

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Trip Overview

This 101.9-mile drive from Sisters to Springfield, Oregon, is a manageable 2-hour and 20-minute journey, perfectly suited for a single day trip. You'll navigate primarily along East Cascade Avenue, Santiam Highway, and Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway, offering a turn-heavy local feel. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $20, making it an economical option. As both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, you'll experience a consistent local drive without major shifts in scenery or environment. It's a straightforward route designed for a relaxed day of travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51.8 miles from Sisters, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
McKenzie Highway 42.1 mi 57m
Santiam Highway 28.6 mi 35m
Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway 19.8 mi 22m
Camp Creek Road 8.4 mi 11m
Marcola Road 1.9 mi 3m
Centennial Boulevard 0.9 mi 1m
5th Street 0.7 mi 1m
Mohawk Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: McKenzie Highway — 42.1 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sisters, OR and Springfield, OR.

1

Start on this road

137 ft · 15 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto US 20; OR 126

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Cascade Avenue
3

Continue on US 20; OR 126

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Santiam Highway
4

Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126

121 ft · 1 sec · Santiam Highway
5

Continue on US 20; OR 126

25 mi · 31 min · Santiam Highway
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; OR 126

3.3 mi · 3 min · Santiam Highway
7

Turn left onto OR 126

20 mi · 22 min · Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway
8

Continue on OR 126

42 mi · 57 min · McKenzie Highway
9

Turn right onto Camp Creek Road

8.4 mi · 11 min · Camp Creek Road
10

Turn left onto Marcola Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Marcola Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11

Turn left onto Mohawk Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mohawk Boulevard
12

Turn right onto Centennial Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · Centennial Boulevard
13

Turn left onto 5th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · 5th Street
14

Turn right onto OR 126 Business

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Main Street
15

Turn right onto OR 528

16 ft · 0 sec · Pioneer Parkway East
16

Arrive at destination

OR 528

Trip Plan

With a duration of just 2 hours and 20 minutes, this 101.9-mile trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can leave Sisters at your leisure, perhaps after a morning coffee, and still arrive in Springfield with plenty of daylight. Since there are no specific 'longest stretches' and the route is characterized by frequent turns, plan to pace yourself and stay attentive. The $20 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to top off your tank before departing Sisters to ensure you have a full range. Keep an eye out for signs directing you onto Santiam Highway and Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway to stay on course.

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 51.8 miles from Sisters, OR, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.1 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 23 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.8 miles or 1h 3m 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 48m

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 Sisters, 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 Sisters, OR

This is one driving day of about 103.6 miles and 2h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Sisters, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on McKenzie Highway for about 42.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Finn Rock, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Finn Rock, OR

52 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

Finn Rock, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Finn Rock, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.8 miles from Sisters, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Gallery Restaurant & Bar

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sisters, Oregon

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+15415492631

Visit website

Black Butte Ranch - The Lodge Restaurant & Aspen Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sisters, Oregon

0.9 mi

Busy Bee Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Springfield, Oregon

1.4 mi

Gallery Restaurant & Bar

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+15415492631

Visit website

Black Butte Ranch - The Lodge Restaurant & Aspen Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50 mile 7.4

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: 5–8 pm

+15415951260

Visit website

Busy Bee Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 103.6

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15417476331

Visit website

McKenzie General Store & Obsidian Grill Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 51.8

McKenzie Bridge, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15418223221

Visit website

Craig's Lucky Logger Restaurant & Henry's Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 88.8

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15417269088

Visit website

Mandy's Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 103.6

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15416540382

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 103.6

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 103.6

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Chargepoint Charging Staion

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 103.6

Eugene, Oregon

EVCS Charging Station

1.9 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 103.6

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 103.6

Springfield, Oregon

+18555212244

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 103.6

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Escape the Room Oregon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 103.6

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417263836

Visit website

Willamalane Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 103.6

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15417364544

Visit website

Portal Adventures - Eugene and Springfield

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 103.6

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 2–8 pm

+15417806180

Visit website

Museum of Natural and Cultural History

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 103.6

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15413463024

Visit website

Amazon Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 103.6

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+15416824800

Visit website

Mount Pisgah Arboretum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 103.6

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15417473817

Visit website

Clearwater Park and Landing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 103.6

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15417364544

Visit website

Howard Buford Recreation Area

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 103.6

Eugene, Oregon

+15417473817

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 103.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
25.8 mi into trip | ~33m in | US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
99.4 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | Marcola Road

Turn left onto Marcola Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
4
102.8 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | 5th Street

Turn left onto 5th Street

Navigation decision point

5
103.6 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East

Turn right onto OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.64 one way

$41.28 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $21.84 $43.68
premium $5.59 $22.80 $45.61
diesel $5.61 $22.87 $45.75

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: 36.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.1 0 $10.88 $4.97
Efficient EV 25.9 0 $9.07 $4.14
EV Truck/SUV 41.4 0 $14.50 $6.63

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Sisters, OR

Late night in Sisters on Sunday

Local time

12:33 AM

PDT

Current temp

33°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, OR

Late night in Springfield on Sunday

Local time

12:33 AM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

8 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 18m 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 on this 101.9-mile route, with no stretches of highway driving. The roads you'll be on, including East Cascade Avenue, Santiam Highway, and Clear Lake-Belknap Springs Highway, are characterized by frequent turns and local road conditions rather than high-speed travel. Given the absence of highway travel, the longest uninterrupted stretch is not applicable, suggesting a more engaging and varied driving experience. This profile indicates a route where you'll be actively steering and navigating through local areas, making the journey itself a key part of the experience.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.1 mi on McKenzie Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 18m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 25.8 miles (US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 99.4 miles (Marcola Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 103.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 42.1 miles on McKenzie Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 25.8 miles (US 20; OR 126 / Santiam Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 99.4 miles (Marcola Road): 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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