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Trip from Waldport, 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

2h 19m

Distance

90.8 mi

146 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 10m ★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Oregon, USA

Waldport, OR

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city in Lane County, Oregon, United States

Springfield, OR

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Trip Overview

This 90.8-mile journey from Waldport, OR, to Springfield, OR, is a manageable day trip, estimated to take about 2 hours and 19 minutes. You'll primarily travel on East Alsea Highway, South Fork Road, and Highway 99S, with about 21% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is $18. Given its relatively short distance and the nature of the drive, it's well-suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Both your starting point in Waldport and your destination in Springfield are within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, offering a consistent feel throughout your travels.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45.4 miles from Waldport, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Alsea Highway 38 mi 52m
South Fork Road 14.9 mi 27m
Highway 99S 8.7 mi 12m
State Highway 99 7.9 mi 11m
Randy Papé Beltline 6.5 mi 8m
Alpine Road 6 mi 8m
Pioneer Parkway West 1.7 mi 3m
Northeast Alsea Highway 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: East Alsea Highway — 38 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waldport, OR and Springfield, OR.

1

Start on Northwest Maple Street

99 ft · 5 sec · Northwest Maple Street
2

Turn right onto Northwest Hemlock Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Northwest Hemlock Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on OR 34

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Northwest Alsea Highway
4

Continue on OR 34

1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Alsea Highway
5

Continue on OR 34

38 mi · 52 min · East Alsea Highway
6

Continue on OR 34

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Main Street
7

Turn right onto OR 501

442 ft · 12 sec · South 1st Street
8

Continue on OR 501

0.9 mi · 2 min · Alsea-Deadwood Highway
9

Turn left onto South Fork Road

15 mi · 27 min · South Fork Road
10

Continue on Alpine Road

6.0 mi · 8 min · Alpine Road
11

Turn slight right onto Alpine Cutoff Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Alpine Cutoff Road
12

At end of road, turn right onto OR 99W

0.2 mi · 19 sec · State Highway 99
13

Continue on OR 99W

0.7 mi · 1 min · North 5th Street
14

Continue on OR 99W

7.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 99
15

Turn right onto OR 99

1.0 mi · 2 min · Ivy Street
Use the right lane.
16

Continue on OR 99

8.7 mi · 12 min · Highway 99S
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Use the right lane.
18

Merge onto OR 569

6.5 mi · 8 min · Randy Papé Beltline
19

Continue on Beltline Road

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Beltline Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
20

Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
21

Enter roundabout onto Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway

133 ft · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
22

Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway

47 ft · 0 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
23

Continue on Pioneer Parkway West

1.7 mi · 3 min · Pioneer Parkway West
24

Continue on OR 528

175 ft · 10 sec · South 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
25

Turn left onto OR 126 Business

337 ft · 15 sec · South A Street
26

Turn left onto OR 528

202 ft · 5 sec · Pioneer Parkway East
27

Arrive at destination

OR 528

Trip Plan

For this 90.8-mile drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and take advantage of the relatively short 2-hour and 19-minute duration. With no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to create your own breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto the longer stretches like the 38 miles on East Alsea Highway, as services might be less frequent. The $18 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer. This route is a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach Springfield without needing an overnight stay.

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 45.4 miles from Waldport, OR, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38 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 20 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.4 miles or 1h 7m 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 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Waldport, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Waldport, OR

This is one driving day of about 90.8 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Waldport, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East Alsea Highway for about 38 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Philomath, OR

45 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.

Popular next leg

Philomath, OR to Springfield, OR

52.8 mi · 59m

Pacing Suggestions

Bayview, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Philomath, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.4 miles from Waldport, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Busy Bee Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Springfield, Oregon

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.8

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15417476331

Visit website

Putters Family Entertainment Center

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Eugene, Oregon

2.6 mi

Busy Bee Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.8

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15417476331

Visit website

Putters Family Entertainment Center

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 84.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15416888901

Visit website

Mandy's Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15416540382

Visit website

99 Grill Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.3

Harrisburg, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15419953766

Visit website

Nuestro Sabor

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv mile 71.3

Harrisburg, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15419955315

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 84.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 84.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555212244

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 71.3

Junction City, Oregon

+18333994638

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 90.8

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 84.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 90.8

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Chargepoint Charging Staion

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 90.8

Eugene, Oregon

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 84.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Escape the Room Oregon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 90.8

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417263836

Visit website

Willamalane Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 90.8

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15417364544

Visit website

DEFY Eugene

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 84.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 12–7 pm

+15412469989

Visit website

Portal Adventures - Eugene and Springfield

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 90.8

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 2–8 pm

+15417806180

Visit website

Oregon Air & Space Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 77.8

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 12–4 pm

+15414611101

Visit website

Adventure! Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 84.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–6:30 pm

+15416539629

Visit website

Museum of Natural and Cultural History

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 90.8

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15413463024

Visit website

Shelton McMurphey Johnson House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 84.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+15414840808

Visit website

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 0 and 90.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Northwest Hemlock Street

Turn right onto Northwest Hemlock Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
39.7 mi into trip | ~56m in | OR 501 / South 1st Street

Turn right onto OR 501 / South 1st Street

Navigation decision point

5
71 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | OR 99 / Ivy Street

Turn right onto OR 99 / Ivy Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
80.8 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
90.8 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East

Turn left onto OR 528 / Pioneer Parkway East

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.09 one way

$36.18 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $19.14 $38.29
premium $5.59 $19.99 $39.97
diesel $5.61 $20.05 $40.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.2 0 $9.53 $4.36
Efficient EV 22.7 0 $7.94 $3.63
EV Truck/SUV 36.3 0 $12.71 $5.81

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Waldport, OR

Late night in Waldport on Sunday

Local time

12:42 AM

PDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, OR

Late night in Springfield on Sunday

Local time

12:42 AM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live 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

13 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

2h 19m 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 on this route, rather than a monotonous interstate experience. While 21% of the journey involves highway driving, much of it will be on more intimate local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38 miles on East Alsea Highway, so be prepared for a good amount of steering and attention. This road profile suggests a dynamic driving experience, where you'll be navigating curves and changes in scenery as you transition from coastal influences inland.

Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38 mi on East Alsea Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northwest Hemlock Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 19m 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: near the start (Northwest Hemlock Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles (OR 501 / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 71 miles (OR 99 / Ivy Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 90.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38 miles on East Alsea Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest Hemlock Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles (OR 501 / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 71 miles (OR 99 / Ivy Street): Lane positioning matters here.

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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