Origin
Sutherlin, OR
Night in Sutherlin on Saturday
Local time
9:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sutherlin, OR to Springfield, 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 10m
Distance
56.2 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sutherlin, OR
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Springfield, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Sutherlin to Springfield, this 57.3-mile trip is a straightforward journey that takes approximately 59 minutes to complete. Because the duration is under an hour, it serves perfectly as a quick day trip rather than a multi-day excursion. You will navigate primarily via North State Street, Highway 99 North, and South Front Street, keeping the drive simple and direct. Budgeting about $11 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way transit. Both the origin and destination sit within the Pacific Coast region, ensuring a consistent environment throughout your journey. This route is an ideal choice if you prefer local roads over the intensity of major interstates.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OR 99 | 49.6 mi | 57m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Old Highway 99 North | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Oakland-Shady Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North State Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South A Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| McVey Highway #225 Roadway #2 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OR 99
— 49.6 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sutherlin, OR and Springfield, OR.
1
Start on East Central Avenue
233 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto OR 99
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
3
Continue on OR 99
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Highway 99 North
4
Continue on OR 99
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Front Street
5
Continue on OR 99
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North 1st Street
6
Continue on OR 99
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakland-Shady Highway
7
Take the ramp onto OR 99
50 mi
·
57 min
·
OR 99
8
Take the exit onto OR 225
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
McVey Highway #225 Roadway #2
Toward OR 225: South Eugene
9
Continue on Franklin Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
10
Enter roundabout onto OR 126 Business
23 ft
·
0 sec
·
South A Street
11
Continue on OR 126 Business
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South A Street
12
Turn left onto OR 528
202 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pioneer Parkway East
13
Arrive at destination
OR 528
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Sutherlin, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 99 / North State Street
Turn right onto OR 99 / North State Street
Navigation decision point
4
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
OR 225 / McVey Highway #225 Roadway #2
Take the exit onto OR 225 / McVey Highway #225 Roadway #2 toward OR 225: South Eugene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward OR 225: South Eugene
4
55.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
OR 126 Business / South A Street
Enter roundabout onto OR 126 Business / South A Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
56.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East
Turn left onto OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.20 one way
$22.39 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $11.85 | $23.70 |
| premium | $5.59 | $12.37 | $24.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Springfield, OR
Night in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
9:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Since this route utilizes 0% highway travel, you will avoid the repetitive monotony of high-speed interstates in favor of a more technical, winding experience. The road character shifts as you transition between local streets, requiring you to stay alert through various turns and intersections. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, the pace remains steady but active throughout the entire 57.3-mile distance. Navigating these local arteries provides a hands-on driving experience that differs significantly from the typical cruise-control nature of a highway commute.
91% 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: 49.6 mi on OR 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OR 99 and Franklin Boulevard. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OR 99 / North State Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sutherlin, OR to Springfield, OR is easy. At 1h 10m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OR 99 / North State Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.3 miles (OR 225 / McVey Highway #225 Roadway #2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 55.7 miles (OR 126 Business / South A Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 56.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.6 miles on OR 99. 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: near the start (OR 99 / North State Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.3 miles (OR 225 / McVey Highway #225 Roadway #2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 55.7 miles (OR 126 Business / South A Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, 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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