Origin
Springfield, OR
Evening in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
7:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, OR to Independence, 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 23m
Distance
63.9 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
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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Independence, OR
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Trip Overview
Springfield, OR to Independence, OR is 63.9 miles and takes about 1h 23m via I 5, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day journey primarily on interstate highways, connecting two points within Oregon's Pacific Coast region. Given its short duration and focus on major roads, this route is ideal for those prioritizing efficiency over extensive sightseeing. You'll experience a familiar driving environment for most of the trip, making it an easy addition to a larger travel plan or a quick hop between destinations. Plan for a smooth and uncomplicated transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 48.9 mi | 56m |
| Riverside Road South | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Ankeny Hill Road Southeast | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Sidney Road South | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Buena Vista Road South | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Pioneer Parkway East | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| River Road South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 48.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OR and Independence, 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
49 mi
·
56 min
·
I 5
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 243
Toward Ankeny Hill
8
Turn left onto CR 2
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 2
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
10
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 2
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
11
Continue on CR 54
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Buena Vista Road South
12
Turn right onto Sidney Road South
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Sidney Road South
13
Continue on Riverside Road South
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Riverside Road South
14
Turn right
391 ft
·
22 sec
15
Turn left onto CR 53
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
River Road South
16
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Main Street
17
Turn left onto OR 51
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Monmouth Street
18
Turn right
25 ft
·
1 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 63.9 — 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
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.
5
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward Ankeny Hill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 243
Toward Ankeny Hill
4
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
CR 2 / Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 2 / Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
63.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.73 one way
$25.46 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
| premium | $5.59 | $14.07 | $28.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Independence, OR
Evening in Independence on Saturday
Local time
7:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Salem, OR
32 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
19 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 23m 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 is predominantly highway-focused, with 78% of the journey utilizing major freeways like I 5. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 48.9 miles on I 5, offering a consistent and often fast-paced driving experience. While the bulk of the route is interstate, you'll transition to local roads such as Riverside Road South and Ankeny Hill Road Southeast as you approach your destination. This shift means the character of the drive changes from open highway cruising to more local road navigation, requiring slightly more attention to surroundings and speed limits.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.9 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Riverside Road South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 2.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Independence, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Ankeny Hill along the way.
Ankeny Hill
51.5 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 63.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.9 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 Independence, 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 2.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.5 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 Independence, 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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