How far is Cottage Grove, OR from Salem, OR?
The driving distance from Cottage Grove, OR to Salem, OR is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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 Cottage Grove and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottage Grove and Salem.
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Start on the route
41 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 9th Street
1 km · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Cottage Grove Connector
1.1 km · 2 min · East Cottage Grove Connector
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Take the ramp left
1936 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 1 hr 31 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 Cottage Grove and Salem.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Cottage Grove Connector
Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 01h 31m
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 Sunny leaving Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove to Salem?
The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Halsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Cottage Grove and 42.3 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 3:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.70 one way or $29.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cottage Grove and Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Halsey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterloo City Hall
Brownsville City Hall
Lebanon Water
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Halsey.
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Albany station
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Eugene, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottage Grove and Salem. Straight-line distance: 79.14 mi (127.36 km).
#1 Cottage Grove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,518 |
| Coordinates | 43.7976200, -123.0595200 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $14.70 | $29.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $15.85 | $31.71 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $16.53 | $33.06 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $18.91 | $37.81 |
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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