Origin
Springfield, OR
Evening in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
6:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, OR to Enterprise, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 36m
Distance
432.6 mi
696 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$86
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 29m
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6 AM
8h 37m
8 AM
8h 52m
10 AM
8h 42m
12 PM
8h 41m
3 PM
8h 43m
5 PM
8h 52m
8 PM
8h 32m
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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Enterprise, OR
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Trip Overview
This 432.6-mile journey from Springfield, Oregon, to Enterprise, Oregon, is estimated to take about 8 hours and 36 minutes of driving time. Given the duration and the nature of the roads, it's best suited as a 2-day trip, allowing you to comfortably enjoy the drive without feeling rushed. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $86. You'll be navigating a mix of highways, with 29% of the drive on interstate roads. This trip offers a varied experience as you travel across Oregon, staying within the Pacific Coast region.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
216.3 miles from Springfield, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia River Highway | 158.1 mi | 2h 55m |
| I 5 | 106.3 mi | 2h 6m |
| Old Oregon Trail Highway | 94.3 mi | 1h 42m |
| Wallowa Lake Highway | 44.9 mi | 1h 6m |
| East Highway 82 | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Banfield Freeway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 82 | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Island Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Columbia River Highway
— 158.1 mi, about 2h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OR and Enterprise, 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
105 mi
·
2 hr 5 min
·
I 5
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
Toward Seattle
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 300
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 84; US 30
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Banfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 84; US 30
158 mi
·
2 hr 55 min
·
Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 84; US 30
94 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
Old Oregon Trail Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 261
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto OR 82
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Island Avenue
15
Continue on OR 82
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 1st Street
16
Turn left onto OR 82
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
North McAlister Road
17
Turn straight onto OR 82
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Wallowa Lake Highway
18
Continue on OR 82
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Ruckman Avenue
19
Continue on OR 82
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Wallowa Lake Highway
20
Continue on OR 82
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
State Highway 82
21
Continue on OR 82
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
South 8th Avenue
22
Turn right onto OR 82
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Albany Street
23
Continue on OR 82
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Wallowa Lake Highway
24
Continue on OR 82
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 82
25
Continue on OR 82
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Wallowa Lake Highway
26
Continue on OR 82
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Madison Street
27
Turn straight onto OR 82
450 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Highway 82
28
Continue on OR 82
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 1st Street
29
Turn slight right onto OR 82
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
East Highway 82
30
Continue on OR 82
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
31
Continue on OR 82
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 82
32
Continue on OR 82
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Wallowa Lake Highway
33
Continue on OR 82
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
West North Street
34
Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northwest 1st Street
35
Arrive at destination
Northwest 1st Street
Trip Plan
With an 8-hour and 36-minute drive time, breaking this trip into two days is highly recommended. Plan for at least two stops to rest and refuel. The longest stretch on the Columbia River Highway is over 158 miles, so consider making one of your overnight stops before or after tackling that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially when on the local highway sections, as services might be less frequent than on major interstates. The estimated fuel cost is $86, so budget accordingly.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 216.3 miles from Springfield, OR, or about 4h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.1 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 95 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 216.3 miles or 4h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 216.3 miles or 4h 13m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enterprise, 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.
+
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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Springfield, OR
Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Enterprise, OR
Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Springfield, OR.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Columbia River Highway for about 158.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
216 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Warm Springs, OROvernight Options
Night 1
216 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Warm Springs, OR after about 216 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 216.3 miles from Springfield, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Columbia River Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 158.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 216 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 368.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
107.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
|
I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 toward Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Seattle
8
108.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 300
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portl...
8
109 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport,...
6
368.9 mi into trip
|
~7h in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 261
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$86.18 one way
$172.36 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
151 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $91.20 | $182.41 |
| premium | $5.59 | $95.22 | $190.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $95.51 | $191.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$86
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$216–$326
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 151.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 129.8 | 1 | $45.42 | $20.76 |
| Efficient EV | 108.2 | 1 | $37.85 | $17.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 173 | 2 | $60.56 | $27.69 |
Gas CO2
151 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Enterprise, OR
Evening in Enterprise on Saturday
Local time
6:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Warm Springs, OR
216 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
8h 36m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 much of this 432.6-mile trip. While 29% of the route utilizes interstate highways, a significant portion will involve navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 158.1 miles along the Columbia River Highway, offering a more continuous driving experience. This profile suggests a route that requires attention and engagement, rather than a simple interstate cruise. You'll likely experience a dynamic change in scenery and road conditions as you transition between different types of roadways.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 158.1 mi on Columbia River Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near I 5.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 432.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.7 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Springfield, OR and Enterprise, OR, road signs point toward Seattle, Portland Airport and The Dalles.
Seattle
107.7 mi in
|
~2h 10m
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via I 5
Portland Airport
108.8 mi in
|
~2h 11m
The Dalles
109 mi in
|
~2h 12m
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 36m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 158.1 miles on Columbia River Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 216 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Enterprise, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.7 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.6 hours each way, a round trip means 17.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Enterprise, OR before the return drive.
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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