How far is Lakeside, OR from Salem, OR?

The driving distance from Lakeside, OR to Salem, OR is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.53 mi
02h 57m
Flight
110.03 mi
177.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.03 mi
Kilometers
177.07 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.53 mi
Kilometers
263.17 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM PDT
Return by in Lakeside
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeside
2026-04-22T20:06
Arrive Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeside
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Veneta
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Lakeside
76.4 mi
01h 28m
To Salem
87.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Lakeside Weather
OR
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Wednesday
Using Coos Bay as the closest live forecast in the Coos County weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW
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 Lakeside and Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 8th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North 8th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Winchester Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Winchester Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    21.9 mi · 33 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 126

    14.3 mi · 20 min · Highway 126

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 126

    32.3 mi · 44 min · Highway 126

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Territorial Road

    127 m · 10 sec · Territorial Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Territorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Territorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Territorial Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Territorial Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Applegate Trail

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Applegate Trail

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highway 36

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 36

  12. 12

    Continue on Mapleton-Junction City Highway

    2675 ft · 42 sec · Mapleton-Junction City Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 36

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 36

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Highway 99S

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 99S

  15. 15

    Continue on Ivy Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Ivy Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 99E

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E

  17. 17

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    1597 ft · 45 sec · South 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Albany-Junction City Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left

    1395 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    36.7 mi · 43 min

  23. 23

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

    1395 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Santiam Highway

    3202 ft · 59 sec · North Santiam Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Mission Street Southeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mission Street Southeast

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto OR 22

    1392 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Take the exit left toward Bellevue Street Southeast

    1469 ft · 44 sec · Bellevue Street Southeast

  28. 28

    Continue on Pringle Parkway Southeast

    1570 ft · 48 sec · Pringle Parkway Southeast

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Church Street Southeast

    116 m · 15 sec · Church Street Southeast

  30. 30

    Continue on Church Street Northeast

    1717 ft · 1 min · Church Street Northeast

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Marion Street Northeast

    136 m · 23 sec · Marion Street Northeast

  32. 32

    Turn left onto High Street Northeast

    116 m · 11 sec · High Street Northeast

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 126
46.7 mi · 29%
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
39.4 mi · 24%
Oregon Coast Highway
30.5 mi · 19%
Albany-Junction City Highway
8.29 mi · 5%
Territorial Road
4.49 mi · 3%
Highway 99E
3.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.5 mi
110 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Veneta
01h 28m from Lakeside
Leave By
12:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Lakeside 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 Lakeside to Salem?

The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Veneta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Lakeside and 87.1 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 110 miles (177.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 12:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.57 one way or $57.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Veneta

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

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

RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

21 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

21 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

22 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

58 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside and Salem. Straight-line distance: 110.03 mi (177.07 km).

Lakeside

#1 Lakeside

City in Coos County, Oregon, United States

Population1,802
Coordinates43.5756700, -124.1751100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: North 8th Street (-124.175076, 43.575651)
End: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.84 L · about $28.57
Round trip
$57.13
11.54 gal · 43.68 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $28.57 $57.13
Mid-grade $5.34 $30.80 $61.60
Premium $5.57 $32.12 $64.23
Diesel $6.37 $36.73 $73.46

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 Lakeside and Salem. The current time is 20:06:13.

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.