Origin
Sweet Home, OR
Late night in Sweet Home on Tuesday
Local time
1:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sweet Home, OR to Springfield, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sweet Home, OR
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Springfield, OR
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Sweet Home and Springfield covers 37.1 miles of Oregon’s Pacific Coast region. You can expect the drive to take approximately 58 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip that doesn’t require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of about $7, this is an economical way to navigate between these two communities. Since the entire route stays within the same region, you won't experience drastic transitions in landscape, but you will enjoy a change of pace from typical interstate travel. This route is ideal if you prefer local roads over high-speed traffic, offering a simple, direct connection for your travel needs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marcola Road | 20.6 mi | 30m |
| Halsey-Sweet Home Highway | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Brush Creek Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Centennial Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Holley Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 5th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mohawk Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Marcola Road
— 20.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sweet Home, OR and Springfield, OR.
1
Start on US 20
67 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto OR 228
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Holley Road
3
Continue on OR 228
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
4
Turn left onto Brush Creek Road
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Brush Creek Road
5
Continue on Marcola Road
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Marcola Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto Mohawk Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mohawk Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Centennial Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Centennial Boulevard
8
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
9
Turn right onto OR 126 Business
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto OR 528
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Pioneer Parkway East
11
Arrive at destination
OR 528
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Sweet Home, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 228 / Holley Road
Turn right onto OR 228 / Holley Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Brush Creek Road
Turn left onto Brush Creek Road
Navigation decision point
4
36.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
37 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
OR 126 Business / Main Street
Turn right onto OR 126 Business / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
37.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East
Turn right onto OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.39 one way
$14.78 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
1:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°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
58m 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 experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate via the Halsey-Sweet Home Highway, Brush Creek Road, and Marcola Road to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 20.6 miles while cruising along Marcola Road. Because the road consists entirely of local paths, you should be prepared for a drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. It is a technical, winding journey that contrasts sharply with the straight lines of a major highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on Marcola Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OR 228 / Holley Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sweet Home, OR to Springfield, OR is easy. At 58m with 0% 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 228 / Holley Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (Brush Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 36.3 miles (5th Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
917 ft
459 ft
Total Climb
720 ft
Total Descent
790 ft
Highest Point
917 ft
~13.3 mi in
Elevation Range
459 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Sweet Home, OR
Full guide →Sweet Home is a city in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on Marcola Road. 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 228 / Holley Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (Brush Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 36.3 miles (5th Street): Navigation decision point.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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