How far is Lakeview, OR from Salem, OR?

The driving distance from Lakeview, OR to Salem, OR is about 305.1 miles (491 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.1 miles (375.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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
305.1 mi
05h 31m
Flight
233.08 mi
375.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.08 mi
Kilometers
375.1 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.1 mi
Kilometers
491.01 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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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 05h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM PDT
Return by in Lakeview
Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeview
2026-04-22T21:26
Arrive Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 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
5:56 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeview
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
La Pine
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Lakeview
151.5 mi
02h 45m
To Salem
153.6 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 20 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 Lakeview and Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Street

    16 m · 4 sec · South 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South F Street

    1776 ft · 30 sec · South F Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North 4th Street

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · North 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sprague River Road

    33.2 mi · 58 min · Sprague River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North 1st Avenue

    2129 ft · 44 sec · North 1st Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Chocktoot Street

    1893 ft · 38 sec · Chocktoot Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Chiloquin Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Chiloquin Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1348 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto The Dalles-California Highway

    52.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · The Dalles-California Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward OR 58 West: Oakridge, Eugene

    4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 58

  11. 11

    Continue on Williamette Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Williamette Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 58

    32.9 mi · 45 min · State Highway 58

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 58

    3 mi · 6 min · Highway 58

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 58

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Highway 58

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Westfir Road

    2480 ft · 49 sec · Westfir Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto OR 58

    23.4 mi · 32 min · OR 58

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 58

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 58

  19. 19

    Continue on Willamette Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Willamette Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

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

    1395 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Santiam Highway

    3202 ft · 59 sec · North Santiam Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Mission Street Southeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mission Street Southeast

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto OR 22

    1392 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Take the exit left toward Bellevue Street Southeast

    1469 ft · 44 sec · Bellevue Street Southeast

  27. 27

    Continue on Pringle Parkway Southeast

    1570 ft · 48 sec · Pringle Parkway Southeast

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Church Street Southeast

    116 m · 15 sec · Church Street Southeast

  29. 29

    Continue on Church Street Northeast

    1717 ft · 1 min · Church Street Northeast

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Marion Street Northeast

    136 m · 23 sec · Marion Street Northeast

  31. 31

    Turn left onto High Street Northeast

    116 m · 11 sec · High Street Northeast

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
64.9 mi · 21%
North 4th Street
60.4 mi · 20%
The Dalles-California Highway
52.1 mi · 17%
State Highway 58
35.8 mi · 12%
Sprague River Road
33.2 mi · 11%
OR 58
23.4 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

64.9 mi · 01h 16m

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
05h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72 mi
233.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Pine
02h 45m from Lakeview
Leave By
5:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely leaving Lakeview 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 Lakeview to Salem?

The road trip is about 305.1 miles (491 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

La Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.5 miles from Lakeview and 153.6 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 233.1 miles (375.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 72 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 5:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.32 one way or $106.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Lakeview and Light Rain Likely near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near La Pine

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

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

BUS

La Pine, Oregon

1 mi away
16515 Reed Road
BUS

Sunriver, Oregon

21 mi away
One Center Drive
BUS

Hawthorne Intermodal Center

46 mi away
334 Hawthorne Avenue
BUS

Bend, OR

48 mi away
3075 North Business Highway 97

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeview and Salem. Straight-line distance: 233.08 mi (375.1 km).

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#1 Lakeview

City in Oregon, USA

Population2,333
Coordinates42.1887700, -120.3457900
Altitude1461
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: South 1st Street (-120.345788, 42.188662)
End: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.77 gal
40.75 L · about $53.32
Round trip
$106.64
21.54 gal · 81.5 L
Estimated CO2
95.7 kg one way
Round trip: 191.4 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $53.32 $106.64
Mid-grade $5.34 $57.49 $114.98
Premium $5.57 $59.95 $119.89
Diesel $6.37 $68.56 $137.12

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 Lakeview and Salem. The current time is 21:26:17.

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.