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Trip from Springfield, OR to Dallas, 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 37m

Distance

72.1 mi

116 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m

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 Lane County, Oregon, United States

Springfield, OR

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Dallas, OR

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Trip Overview

Spanning 72.1 miles through the heart of Oregon, this drive from Springfield to Dallas is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 37 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $14 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. Navigating through the Pacific Coast region, you will rely on a mix of I-5, South Pacific Highway West, and Northwest Springhill Drive. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, the trip offers a practical connection between these two cities that avoids the need for complex logistics.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

36 miles from Springfield, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 38.8 mi 44m
South Pacific Highway West 9.6 mi 13m
Northwest Springhill Drive 7.6 mi 11m
Clow Corner Road 3.5 mi 5m
Suver Road 2.1 mi 3m
Corvallis Road 1.6 mi 2m
Santiam Highway Southeast 1.2 mi 2m
Pioneer Parkway East 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 38.8 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OR and Dallas, 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

39 mi · 44 min · I 5
7

Take the exit onto Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1
Toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home
8

Turn right onto US 20

1.2 mi · 2 min · Santiam Highway Southeast
9

Merge onto US 20; OR 99E

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast
10

Turn right onto Main Street Southeast

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Main Street Southeast
11

At end of road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast

228 ft · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast
12

Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

130 ft · 2 sec · Main Street Southeast
13

Continue on Main Street Southeast

491 ft · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast
14

Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

0.6 mi · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
15

Turn right onto US 20

154 ft · 4 sec · Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
16

Continue on US 20

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway
17

Turn right onto Northwest Springhill Drive

7.6 mi · 11 min · Northwest Springhill Drive
18

At end of road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Northwest Independence Highway
19

Continue on Corvallis Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Corvallis Road
20

Turn left onto Suver Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Suver Road
21

Turn right onto OR 99W

6.9 mi · 9 min · South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
22

Continue on OR 99W

1.0 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Continue on OR 99W

2.7 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
24

Enter roundabout onto Clow Corner Road

267 ft · 4 sec · Clow Corner Road
25

Continue on Clow Corner Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · Clow Corner Road
26

Continue on Southeast Monmouth Cut Off

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southeast Monmouth Cut Off
27

Continue on Southeast Uglow Avenue

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Southeast Uglow Avenue
28

Turn slight left onto Southeast Washington Street

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Southeast Washington Street
29

Arrive at destination

OR 223

Trip Plan

Since the total duration is under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility when choosing your departure time to avoid potential congestion. You won't need to plan for formal stops, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto I-5 is a smart move to ensure your $14 budget estimate stays accurate. Given that there are zero scheduled stops in the data, try to handle any personal needs before you head out to maintain your momentum. Focus on the transition from the interstate to Northwest Springhill Drive, as this is where the character of the road changes most significantly. Embracing this direct route allows you to maximize your time at your destination rather than on the road.

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 36 miles from Springfield, OR, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.8 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 16 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36 miles or 43m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Springfield, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Springfield, OR

This is one driving day of about 72.1 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Springfield, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 38.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

seat of Linn County, Oregon, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, OR

36 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.

Popular next leg

Albany, OR to Dallas, OR

28 mi · 41m

Pacing Suggestions

Coburg, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Masala Bites Indian Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dallas, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.1

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+15037511266

Visit website

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albany, Oregon

0.5 mi

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Oregon

1 mi

Masala Bites Indian Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.1

Dallas, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+15037511266

Visit website

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.2

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15418129220

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.2

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+15419266717

Visit website

Busy Bee Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15417476331

Visit website

The Barn at Hickory Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.3

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15416662974

Visit website

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.2

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15419265755

Visit website

Vault 244

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Expensive mile 46.3

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417919511

Visit website

Sybaris Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $40 to $50 mile 46.3

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5–8 pm

+15419288157

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 5.1

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Chargepoint Charging Staion

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

bp pulse Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 5.1

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18332778573

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 5.1

Springfield, Oregon

+18663003827

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Springfield, Oregon

+18555212244

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Escape the Room Oregon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417263836

Visit website

Willamalane Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15417364544

Visit website

Portal Adventures - Eugene and Springfield

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 2–8 pm

+15417806180

Visit website

Historic Carousel & Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 46.3

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+15414972934

Visit website

Museum of Natural and Cultural History

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15413463024

Visit website

Amazon Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+15416824800

Visit website

Mount Pisgah Arboretum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15417473817

Visit website

Clearwater Park and Landing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15417364544

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 56.5 — 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
41.3 mi into trip | ~50m in | Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1

Take the exit onto Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1 toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home
5
43.4 mi into trip | ~54m in | Main Street Southeast

At end of road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast

Navigation decision point

5
43.4 mi into trip | ~54m in | Main Street Southeast

Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
56.5 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West

Turn right onto OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.36 one way

$28.73 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $15.20 $30.40
premium $5.59 $15.87 $31.74
diesel $5.61 $15.92 $31.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.6 0 $7.57 $3.46
Efficient EV 18 0 $6.31 $2.88
EV Truck/SUV 28.8 0 $10.09 $4.61

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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

Springfield, OR

Night in Springfield on Saturday

Local time

9:14 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dallas, OR

Night in Dallas on Saturday

Local time

9:14 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Albany, OR

36 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

18 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 37m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, balancing high-speed interstate travel with more localized road segments. You will spend roughly 55% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 38.8 miles along I-5. The personality of the road shifts as you transition from the interstate onto the secondary roads, moving from wide, fast-paced lanes into more measured driving environments. Because the route is categorized as a mixed drive, you should be prepared for changing road conditions that require you to adjust your pace accordingly. Expect a steady transition that keeps the drive engaging without being overly demanding on the driver.

55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.8 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.1 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 41.3 miles (Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.4 miles (Main Street Southeast): Navigation decision point.

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 Dallas, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Sweet Home along the way.

Sweet Home

41.3 mi in | ~50m | via Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 72.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38.8 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Dallas, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 41.3 miles (Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.4 miles (Main Street Southeast): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dallas, 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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