Origin
Springfield, OR
Morning in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
11:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, OR to Culp Creek, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Culp Creek, OR
Chris Flaten
Trip Overview
Springfield to Culp Creek is 32.1 miles and takes about 45 minutes via I 5 and Shoreview Drive, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oregon, traversing the Pacific Coast region. It’s a fairly short drive, making it easy to fit into a single day. You’ll find the route offers a mix of driving conditions, so it's a good option if you're looking for a straightforward hop within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| Shoreview Drive | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Row River Road | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Sears Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| McVay Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 12.5 mi, about 14m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,483 veh/hr typical · worst 2,901
Quietest
1 AM
~166 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OR and Culp Creek, OR.
1
Start on OR 528
301 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pioneer Parkway East
2
Turn left onto A Street
336 ft
·
16 sec
·
A Street
3
Turn left onto OR 528
320 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pioneer Parkway West
4
Turn right onto OR 126 Business
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto OR 225
350 ft
·
6 sec
·
Franklin Boulevard
6
Continue on OR 225
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
7
Continue on OR 225
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
McVay Highway
8
Take the ramp onto OR 225
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1
9
Merge onto I 5; OR 99
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 5; OR 99
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 176
Toward Saginaw
11
Turn left
115 ft
·
7 sec
12
Turn left onto East Saginaw Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Saginaw Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto Sears Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Sears Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto Row River Road
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Row River Road
15
Continue on Shoreview Drive
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Shoreview Drive
16
Continue on Row River Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Row River Road
17
Arrive at destination
Row River Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 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 0.1 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
A Street
Turn left onto A Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 126 Business / Main Street
Turn right onto OR 126 Business / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Saginaw
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 176
Toward Saginaw
5
16.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Sears Road
At end of road, turn right onto Sears Road
Navigation decision point
5
19.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Row River Road
At end of road, turn left onto Row River Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.22 one way
$12.44 round trip
$4.92/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.20 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| premium | $5.44 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.08 | $14.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Culp Creek, OR
Morning in Culp Creek on Wednesday
Local time
11:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Cottage Grove, OR
16 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
2 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
45m 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 39% highway, meaning a significant portion will be on surface roads. The longest stretch on the interstate is 12.5 miles on I 5. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to Shoreview Drive and then Row River Road. Expect to notice the change from faster highway speeds to more rural cruising as you exit I 5.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near A Street.
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 45m 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 0.1 miles (A Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (OR 126 Business / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
962 ft
459 ft
Total Climb
567 ft
Total Descent
63 ft
Highest Point
962 ft
~32.1 mi in
Elevation Range
503 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Springfield, OR to Culp Creek, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Saginaw along the way.
Saginaw
15.7 mi in
|
~21m
About the Cities
Starting in Springfield, OR
Full guide →Founded 1885
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.
Top landmarks
- • Dorris Ranch Living History Farm — park in Lane County, Oregon, United States of America
- • Brattain–Hadley House — former house in Springfield, Oregon, USA
- • Washburne Historic District — Springfield, Oregon, United States
Arriving in Culp Creek, OR
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.5 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 0.1 miles (A Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (OR 126 Business / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Culp Creek, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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