How far is Astoria, OR from Salem, OR?
The driving distance from Astoria, OR to Salem, OR is about 134 miles (215.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Salem.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Exchange Street
766 ft · 23 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn right onto 14th Street
1436 ft · 44 sec · 14th Street
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Turn left onto Jerome Avenue
109 m · 14 sec · Jerome Avenue
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Turn right onto 15th Street
1077 ft · 37 sec · 15th Street
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Turn left onto Niagara Avenue
106 m · 10 sec · Niagara Avenue
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Continue on 16th Street
621 ft · 17 sec · 16th Street
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Continue on Williamsport Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Williamsport Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast Front Street
1260 ft · 24 sec · Southeast Front Street
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Continue on Nehalem Highway
26.1 mi · 45 min · Nehalem Highway
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Turn right onto Oregon Route 103
8.9 mi · 12 min · Oregon Route 103
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Continue on Oregon Route 103
538 ft · 12 sec · Oregon Route 103
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunset Highway
13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
14 mi · 20 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
19.8 mi · 27 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
1574 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
2536 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
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Continue on Commercial Street Northeast
1.6 km · 3 min · Commercial Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Belmont Street Northeast
993 ft · 48 sec · Belmont Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Broadway Street Northeast
661 ft · 21 sec · Broadway Street Northeast
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Continue on High Street Northeast
2135 ft · 1 min · High Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Astoria and Partly Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Salem?
The road trip is about 134 miles (215.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Banks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.3 miles from Astoria and 69.7 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Astoria and Partly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Banks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Banks.
Manning, Oregon
Vancouver station
Portland, OR
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Salem. Straight-line distance: 94.24 mi (151.67 km).
#1 Astoria
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,029 |
| Coordinates | 46.1878800, -123.8312500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $23.42 | $46.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $25.25 | $50.50 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $26.33 | $52.65 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $30.11 | $60.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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