How far is Coos Bay, OR from Salem, OR?
The driving distance from Coos Bay, OR to Salem, OR is about 179 miles (288.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Coos Bay and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coos Bay and Salem.
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Start on Bennett Avenue
146 m · 22 sec · Bennett Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 4th Street
1046 ft · 43 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Market Avenue
1026 ft · 44 sec · Market Avenue
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Turn left onto North Bayshore Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Bayshore Drive
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Continue on Tremont Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Tremont Avenue
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Continue on Sheridan Avenue
2053 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Avenue
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Turn straight onto Oregon Coast Highway
717 ft · 20 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
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Merge slight left onto Sherman Avenue
1060 ft · 32 sec · Sherman Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
21.4 mi · 31 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Winchester Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
21.9 mi · 33 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto Highway 126
14.3 mi · 20 min · Highway 126
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Continue on Highway 126
32.3 mi · 44 min · Highway 126
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Turn left onto Territorial Road
127 m · 10 sec · Territorial Road
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Continue on Territorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Territorial Highway
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Continue on Territorial Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Territorial Road
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Turn right onto Applegate Trail
2.6 mi · 4 min · Applegate Trail
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Turn right onto Highway 36
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 36
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Continue on Mapleton-Junction City Highway
2675 ft · 42 sec · Mapleton-Junction City Highway
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Continue on Highway 36
1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 36
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Turn left onto Highway 99S
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 99S
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Continue on Ivy Street
1 mi · 3 min · Ivy Street
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Continue on Highway 99E
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1597 ft · 45 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway
8.3 mi · 12 min · Albany-Junction City Highway
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
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Take the ramp left
1395 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
36.7 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
1395 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto North Santiam Highway
3202 ft · 59 sec · North Santiam Highway
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Continue on Mission Street Southeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mission Street Southeast
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Turn slight right onto OR 22
1392 ft · 42 sec
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Take the exit left toward Bellevue Street Southeast
1469 ft · 44 sec · Bellevue Street Southeast
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Continue on Pringle Parkway Southeast
1570 ft · 48 sec · Pringle Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto Church Street Southeast
116 m · 15 sec · Church Street Southeast
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Continue on Church Street Northeast
1717 ft · 1 min · Church Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Marion Street Northeast
136 m · 23 sec · Marion Street Northeast
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Turn left onto High Street Northeast
116 m · 11 sec · 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 Coos Bay 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.
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
Merge slight left
36.7 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Coos Bay and Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coos Bay to Salem?
The road trip is about 179 miles (288.1 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Veneta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Coos Bay and 94.9 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.29 one way or $62.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coos Bay and Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Veneta
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 Veneta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coos Bay and Salem. Straight-line distance: 123.7 mi (199.07 km).
#1 Coos Bay
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 16,342 |
| Coordinates | 43.3665000, -124.2178900 |
| 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: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $31.29 | $62.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $33.74 | $67.47 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $35.18 | $70.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $40.23 | $80.47 |
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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