Origin
Springfield, OR
Evening in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, OR to Corvallis, 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
46.7 mi
75 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, OR
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Corvallis, OR
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Trip Overview
Springfield to Corvallis is 46.7 miles and takes about 1 hour via I 5 and Corvallis-Lebanon Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Oregon, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. It's a short trip, mostly on the interstate, making it a convenient option for a quick transit or a short excursion. You'll find it's a practical route with minimal fuss, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 33.4 mi | 38m |
| Corvallis-Lebanon Highway | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Pioneer Parkway East | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Harrison Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Q Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 2nd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Q Street Ramp | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 33.4 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OR and Corvallis, OR.
1
Start on OR 528
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pioneer Parkway East
2
Turn left onto Q Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Q Street
3
Take the ramp onto West Q Street Ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Q Street Ramp
4
Merge onto OR 126
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5 North: Portland
6
Merge onto I 5
33 mi
·
38 min
·
I 5
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
8
Turn left onto OR 34
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
9
Continue on Northwest Harrison Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Harrison Boulevard
10
Turn left onto US 20
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northwest 2nd Street
11
Turn right onto Northwest Jackson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Northwest Jackson Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 20; OR 99W
410 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northwest 4th Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 20; OR 99W
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Springfield, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 46.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North: Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 5 North: Portland
5
35.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
4
36.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
OR 34 / Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
Turn left onto OR 34 / Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
Navigation decision point
4
46.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
US 20 / Northwest 2nd Street
Turn left onto US 20 / Northwest 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
46.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 20; OR 99W / Northwest 4th Street
Turn left onto US 20; OR 99W / Northwest 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.30 one way
$18.61 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
| premium | $5.59 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Corvallis, OR
Evening in Corvallis on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Albany, OR
23 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
25 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
1h 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?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 74% of it utilizing major roadways. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 33.4 miles on I 5, offering a consistent pace. The transition from the interstate to local roads like the Corvallis-Lebanon Highway and Pioneer Parkway East introduces a change in scenery and speed. Expect a mix of efficient highway travel and more localized routes as you approach your destination.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.4 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Corvallis-Lebanon Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
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 drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.2 miles (OR 34 / Corvallis-Lebanon Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 46.7 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 (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.4 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 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.2 miles (OR 34 / Corvallis-Lebanon Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Corvallis, 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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