How far is Lyons, OR from Salem, OR?
The driving distance from Lyons, OR to Salem, OR is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lyons and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyons and Salem.
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Start on Main Street
26 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Continue on 5th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
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Continue on Mehama Lyons Highway
1352 ft · 32 sec · Mehama Lyons Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Santiam Highway
21.5 mi · 26 min · 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 Lyons and Salem.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Santiam Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Santiam Highway
21.5 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Lyons and Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lyons to Salem?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Aumsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Lyons and 13 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Lyons and Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Aumsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
Stayton Parks & Recreation
Council Chambers City of Keizer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aumsville.
Salem station
Albany station
Woodburn, OR
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lyons and Salem. Straight-line distance: 23.63 mi (38.03 km).
#1 Lyons
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,291 |
| Coordinates | 44.7745700, -122.6150900 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
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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