How far is North Bend, OR from Salem, OR?

The driving distance from North Bend, OR to Salem, OR is about 175.8 miles (283 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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
175.87 mi
03h 11m
Flight
121.41 mi
195.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.41 mi
Kilometers
195.39 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.87 mi
Kilometers
283.04 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM PDT
Return by in North Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bend
2026-04-22T20:00
Arrive Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:38 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Bend
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
Veneta
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From North Bend
82.6 mi
01h 35m
To Salem
93.3 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
North Bend 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 North Bend and Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bend and Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on Virginia Avenue

    103 m · 21 sec · Virginia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

    1090 ft · 35 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Oregon Coast Highway

    717 ft · 20 sec · Oregon Coast Highway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Sherman Avenue

    1060 ft · 32 sec · Sherman Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    21.4 mi · 31 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Winchester Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Winchester Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    21.9 mi · 33 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 126

    14.3 mi · 20 min · Highway 126

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 126

    32.3 mi · 44 min · Highway 126

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Territorial Road

    127 m · 10 sec · Territorial Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Territorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Territorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Territorial Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Territorial Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Applegate Trail

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Applegate Trail

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highway 36

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 36

  15. 15

    Continue on Mapleton-Junction City Highway

    2675 ft · 42 sec · Mapleton-Junction City Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 36

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 36

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highway 99S

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 99S

  18. 18

    Continue on Ivy Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Ivy Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 99E

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E

  20. 20

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    1597 ft · 45 sec · South 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Albany-Junction City Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left

    1395 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    36.7 mi · 43 min

  26. 26

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

    1395 ft · 47 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Santiam Highway

    3202 ft · 59 sec · North Santiam Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Mission Street Southeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mission Street Southeast

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto OR 22

    1392 ft · 42 sec

  30. 30

    Take the exit left toward Bellevue Street Southeast

    1469 ft · 44 sec · Bellevue Street Southeast

  31. 31

    Continue on Pringle Parkway Southeast

    1570 ft · 48 sec · Pringle Parkway Southeast

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Church Street Southeast

    116 m · 15 sec · Church Street Southeast

  33. 33

    Continue on Church Street Northeast

    1717 ft · 1 min · Church Street Northeast

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Marion Street Northeast

    136 m · 23 sec · Marion Street Northeast

  35. 35

    Turn left onto High Street Northeast

    116 m · 11 sec · High Street Northeast

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bend 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
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 126
46.7 mi · 27%
Oregon Coast Highway
43.5 mi · 25%
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
39.4 mi · 22%
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 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
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.4 mi
121.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Veneta
01h 35m from North Bend
Leave By
10:38 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving North Bend 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 North Bend to Salem?

The road trip is about 175.8 miles (283 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Veneta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from North Bend and 93.3 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 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 10:38 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.75 one way or $61.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around North Bend 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 North Bend and Salem. Straight-line distance: 121.41 mi (195.39 km).

North Bend

#1 North Bend

City in the Washington, United States

Population9,744
Coordinates43.4065000, -124.2242800
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Avenue (-124.224278, 43.406589)
End: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.49 L · about $30.75
Round trip
$61.49
12.42 gal · 46.98 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $30.75 $61.49
Mid-grade $5.34 $33.15 $66.30
Premium $5.57 $34.56 $69.13
Diesel $6.37 $39.53 $79.07

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 North Bend and Salem. The current time is 20:00:49.

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.