How far is Hines, OR from Salem, OR?

The driving distance from Hines, OR to Salem, OR is about 260.9 miles (419.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
260.85 mi
04h 47m
Flight
217.6 mi
350.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.6 mi
Kilometers
350.2 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.85 mi
Kilometers
419.79 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 10:10 PM PDT
Return by in Hines
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hines
2026-04-22T17:23
Arrive Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 10:10 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:26 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hines
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
Bend
OR

The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.

From Hines
129.5 mi
02h 23m
To Salem
131.4 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
17 to 25 mph W
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pettibone Avenue

    21 m · 8 sec · East Pettibone Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    124.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Central Oregon Highway

    8 m · 1 sec · Hamby Road

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Hamby Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamby Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northeast Butler Market Road

    2605 ft · 44 sec · Northeast Butler Market Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Butler Market Road

    38 m · 2 sec · Northeast Butler Market Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Butler Market Road

    1198 ft · 21 sec · Northeast Butler Market Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Butler Market Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Northeast Butler Market Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Butler Market Road

    1569 ft · 31 sec · Northeast Butler Market Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Empire Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Empire Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Empire Avenue

    3104 ft · 1 min · Empire Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Empire Avenue

    30 m · 1 sec · Empire Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Empire Avenue

    1959 ft · 48 sec · Empire Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Empire Avenue

    35 m · 2 sec · Empire Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Empire Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Empire Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northeast 3rd Street

    134 m · 6 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    1.3 km · 59 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway

    41 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    2082 ft · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway

    40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway

    35 m · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway

    38 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway

    15 mi · 19 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Locust Street

    21 m · 1 sec · South Locust Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto South Locust Street

    2557 ft · 56 sec · South Locust Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Barclay Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Barclay Drive

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Santiam Highway

    5 m · 1 sec · Santiam Highway

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Santiam Highway

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Santiam Highway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on North Santiam Highway

    51.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · North Santiam Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Northeast Santiam Boulevard

    2597 ft · 34 sec · Northeast Santiam Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on Northwest Santiam Boulevard

    1 km · 44 sec · Northwest Santiam Boulevard

  34. 34

    Continue on North Santiam Highway

    28.5 mi · 34 min · North Santiam Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Mission Street Southeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mission Street Southeast

  36. 36

    Turn slight right onto OR 22

    1392 ft · 42 sec

  37. 37

    Take the exit left toward Bellevue Street Southeast

    1469 ft · 44 sec · Bellevue Street Southeast

  38. 38

    Continue on Pringle Parkway Southeast

    1570 ft · 48 sec · Pringle Parkway Southeast

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Church Street Southeast

    116 m · 15 sec · Church Street Southeast

  40. 40

    Continue on Church Street Northeast

    1717 ft · 1 min · Church Street Northeast

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Marion Street Northeast

    136 m · 23 sec · Marion Street Northeast

  42. 42

    Turn left onto High Street Northeast

    116 m · 11 sec · High Street Northeast

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
43 steps
33 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
25
0 merges, 25 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Santiam Highway
79.6 mi · 31%
Santiam Highway
25.1 mi · 10%
McKenzie-Bend Highway
19 mi · 7%
Empire Avenue
2.21 mi · 1%
Hamby Road
2.2 mi · 1%
Mission Street Southeast
1.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

125 mi · 02h 25m

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
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
217.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bend
02h 23m from Hines
Leave By
7:26 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hines 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 Hines to Salem?

The road trip is about 260.9 miles (419.8 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.5 miles from Hines and 131.4 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 7:26 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.55 one way or $91.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bend

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bend, 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 Bend.

BUS

Hawthorne Intermodal Center

1 mi away
334 Hawthorne Avenue
BUS

Bend, OR

3 mi away
3075 North Business Highway 97
BUS

Redmond, Oregon

23 mi away
2456 South Highway 97
BUS

Redmond Airport, Oregon

25 mi away
2300 Redmond Airport Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hines and Salem. Straight-line distance: 217.6 mi (350.2 km).

Hines

#1 Hines

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,537
Coordinates43.5640400, -119.0810500
Altitude1268
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: East Pettibone Avenue (-119.081074, 43.564006)
End: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 420 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.2 gal
34.84 L · about $45.55
Round trip
$91.10
18.4 gal · 69.68 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.5 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $45.55 $91.10
Mid-grade $5.34 $49.11 $98.22
Premium $5.57 $51.21 $102.41
Diesel $6.37 $58.57 $117.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hines and Salem. The current time is 17:23:39.

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.