How far is Fairview, OR from Salem, OR?

The driving distance from Fairview, OR to Salem, OR is about 204.2 miles (328.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.19 mi
03h 52m
Flight
129.92 mi
209.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.92 mi
Kilometers
209.09 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.19 mi
Kilometers
328.62 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Sun, Apr 19, 8:26 AM PDT
Return by in Fairview
Sun, Apr 19, 12:18 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-19T04:33
Arrive Salem
Sun, Apr 19, 8:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Cottage Grove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Fairview
91.1 mi
01h 56m
To Salem
113.1 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairview and Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairview and Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on Fairview Road

    1133 ft · 37 sec · Fairview Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lone Pine Lane

    8.3 mi · 20 min · Lone Pine Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sitkum Lane

    8 mi · 19 min · Sitkum Lane

  4. 4

    Continue on Sitkum-County Line Road

    10.1 mi · 24 min · Sitkum-County Line Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Coos Bay Wagon Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Coos Bay Wagon Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Coos Bay Wagon Road

    11.4 mi · 22 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lookingglass Road

    1324 ft · 27 sec · Lookingglass Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lookingglass Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Lookingglass Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Harvard Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Harvard Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    970 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    129.3 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend

    1395 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Santiam Highway

    3202 ft · 59 sec · North Santiam Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Mission Street Southeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mission Street Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto OR 22

    1392 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward Bellevue Street Southeast

    1469 ft · 44 sec · Bellevue Street Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Pringle Parkway Southeast

    1570 ft · 48 sec · Pringle Parkway Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Church Street Southeast

    116 m · 15 sec · Church Street Southeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Church Street Northeast

    1717 ft · 1 min · Church Street Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Marion Street Northeast

    136 m · 23 sec · Marion Street Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn left onto High Street Northeast

    116 m · 11 sec · High Street Northeast

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview and Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Harvard Avenue
131 mi · 64%
Coos Bay Wagon Road
14.3 mi · 7%
Sitkum-County Line Road
10.1 mi · 5%
Lone Pine Lane
8.26 mi · 4%
Sitkum Lane
8.04 mi · 4%
Lookingglass Road
6.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Harvard Avenue

Merge slight left

129 mi · 02h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.3 mi
129.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
01h 56m from Fairview
Leave By
9:16 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Fairview and Light Rain Likely near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Salem?

The road trip is about 204.2 miles (328.6 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.1 miles from Fairview and 113.1 miles from Salem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.3 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 9:16 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.70 one way or $71.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Fairview and Light Rain Likely near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cottage Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottage Grove.

BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Eugene, OR

28 mi away
987 Pearl Street
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

29 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Salem. Straight-line distance: 129.92 mi (209.09 km).

Fairview

#1 Fairview

City in Oregon, USA

Population9,450
Coordinates43.2167800, -124.0737100
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairview Road (-124.073711, 43.216678)
End: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.28 L · about $35.70
Round trip
$71.39
14.42 gal · 54.56 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $35.70 $71.39
Mid-grade $5.34 $38.49 $76.97
Premium $5.57 $40.13 $80.26
Diesel $6.37 $45.90 $91.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Salem. The current time is 04:33:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.