How far is Cannon Beach, OR from Salem, OR?
The driving distance from Cannon Beach, OR to Salem, OR is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 08m.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cannon Beach and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cannon Beach and Salem.
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Start on South Hemlock Street
1400 ft · 54 sec · South Hemlock Street
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Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard
1866 ft · 1 min · Sunset Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
1736 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunset Highway
34.8 mi · 44 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 Cannon Beach 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.
Sunset Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunset Highway
34.8 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cannon Beach 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 Cannon Beach to Salem?
The road trip is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
North Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Cannon Beach and 59 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 2:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cannon Beach and Partly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near North Plains
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 North Plains.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cannon Beach and Salem. Straight-line distance: 79.48 mi (127.91 km).
#1 Cannon Beach
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,779 |
| Coordinates | 45.8917700, -123.9615300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $20.60 | $41.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $22.21 | $44.41 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $23.15 | $46.31 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $26.48 | $52.97 |
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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