How far is Nyssa, OR from Salem, OR?
The driving distance from Nyssa, OR to Salem, OR is about 394.3 miles (634.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 307 miles (494.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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
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Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nyssa and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nyssa and Salem.
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Start on East Main Street
1379 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Central Oregon Highway
7.8 mi · 12 min · Central Oregon Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olds Ferry–Ontario Highway
61 m · 3 sec · Olds Ferry–Ontario Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Olds Ferry–Ontario Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Olds Ferry–Ontario Highway
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Continue on Yturri Memorial Beltline
2.5 mi · 3 min · Yturri Memorial Beltline
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Take the exit left
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
205.9 mi · 3 hr 42 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.3 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
80 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
41.2 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
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Continue on Commercial Street Northeast
1.6 km · 3 min · Commercial Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Belmont Street Northeast
993 ft · 48 sec · Belmont Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Broadway Street Northeast
661 ft · 21 sec · Broadway Street Northeast
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Continue on High Street Northeast
2135 ft · 1 min · 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 Nyssa and Salem.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Old Oregon Trail Highway
Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
206 mi · 03h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers leaving Nyssa 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 Nyssa to Salem?
The road trip is about 394.3 miles (634.5 km) and usually takes 07h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Irrigon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.2 miles from Nyssa and 179 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 307 miles (494.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.3 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.87 one way or $137.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nyssa and Salem, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Nyssa and Light Rain Likely near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Irrigon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irrigon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nyssa and Salem. Straight-line distance: 307.01 mi (494.08 km).
#1 Nyssa
City in Malheur County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 3,231 |
| Coordinates | 43.8768300, -116.9948800 |
| Altitude | 664 |
| 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: 634 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $68.87 | $137.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $74.25 | $148.50 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $77.42 | $154.85 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $88.55 | $177.10 |
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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