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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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 52m.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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.
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Start on Fairview Road
1133 ft · 37 sec · Fairview Road
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Turn left onto Lone Pine Lane
8.3 mi · 20 min · Lone Pine Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sitkum Lane
8 mi · 19 min · Sitkum Lane
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Continue on Sitkum-County Line Road
10.1 mi · 24 min · Sitkum-County Line Road
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Continue on Coos Bay Wagon Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road
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Continue on Coos Bay Wagon Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coos Bay Wagon Road
11.4 mi · 22 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lookingglass Road
1324 ft · 27 sec · Lookingglass Road
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Continue on Lookingglass Road
6 mi · 11 min · Lookingglass Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Harvard Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Harvard Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
129.3 mi · 2 hr 30 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 Fairview 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottage Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Salem. Straight-line distance: 129.92 mi (209.09 km).
#1 Fairview
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,450 |
| Coordinates | 43.2167800, -124.0737100 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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