Springfield to Roosevelt Beach is 80.6 miles and takes about 1h 59m via Highway 126 and Oregon Coast Highway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Pacific Coast route stays within Oregon for its entirety, offering a straightforward drive from the inland valley to the coast. It's a good option if you're looking for a relatively quick transition from one part of the state to another. Plan this one when you have a free afternoon and want a change of scenery without committing to an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.3 miles from Springfield, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Highway 126
54.9 mi
1h 16m
Oregon Coast Highway
15.2 mi
23m
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
4.1 mi
5m
West 11th Avenue
3.3 mi
7m
OR 126
1.1 mi
3m
Pioneer Parkway East
1.1 mi
2m
Garfield Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Q Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Highway 126
— 54.9 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OR and Roosevelt Beach, 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
4.1 mi·5 min·Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit onto OR 126
1.1 mi·3 min·OR 126
Toward OR 99 North, OR 126 West: FlorenceUse the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto OR 126
0.4 mi·40 sec·Garfield Street
7
Turn right onto OR 126
3.3 mi·7 min·West 11th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on OR 126
41 mi·55 min·Highway 126
9
Turn left onto OR 126
14 mi·20 min·Highway 126
10
Take the exit
422 ft·11 sec
11
Merge onto US 101
15 mi·23 min·Oregon Coast Highway
12
Turn right onto CH 5082
318 ft·8 sec·Big Creek Road
13
Arrive at destination
CH 5082
Trip Plan
Given the drive is under two hours, you can easily make this a same-day trip. Aim to leave Springfield in the morning or early afternoon to maximize your time at Roosevelt Beach. You won't need to worry about splitting the drive, so you can pace yourself as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the coast, as services can sometimes be more spread out in those areas. The $16 fuel estimate should cover the entire 80.6 miles.
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 40.3 miles from Springfield, OR, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.9 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 18 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.3 miles or 1h 1m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roosevelt Beach, 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 80.6 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Springfield, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 126 for about 54.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|Q Street
Turn left onto Q Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.3 mi into trip|~2m in|West Q Street Ramp
Take the ramp onto West Q Street Ramp
Navigation decision point
7
5.6 mi into trip|~8m in|OR 126
Take the exit onto OR 126 toward OR 99 North, OR 126 West: Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward OR 99 North, OR 126 West: Florence
4
6.7 mi into trip|~12m in|OR 126 / Garfield Street
Turn left onto OR 126 / Garfield Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.1 mi into trip|~12m in|OR 126 / West 11th Avenue
Turn right onto OR 126 / West 11th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.46 one way
$32.92 round trip
$5.19/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$17.51
$35.02
premium
$5.72
$18.15
$36.30
diesel
$5.35
$16.98
$33.95
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.2
0
$8.46
$3.87
Efficient EV
20.2
0
$7.05
$3.22
EV Truck/SUV
32.2
0
$11.28
$5.16
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Springfield, OR
Afternoon
in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
1:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Clear
NW 2 to 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Roosevelt Beach, OR
Afternoon
in Roosevelt Beach on Wednesday
Local time
1:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Clear
N 7 to 17 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
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
1h 59m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 71% of your 80.6 miles on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on Highway 126 covering 54.9 miles. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach the coast. The majority of your time will be spent on these main arteries, so be prepared for typical highway conditions with varying exit density.
71% 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: 54.9 mi on Highway 126.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 126 and Oregon Coast Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Q Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 59m 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 1.1 miles (Q Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (West Q Street Ramp): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (OR 126): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
The longest stretch is about 54.9 miles on Highway 126. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1.1 miles (Q Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (West Q Street Ramp): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (OR 126): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Roosevelt Beach, OR before heading back.
