How far is Salem, OR from Astoria, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to Astoria, OR is about 129.2 miles (208 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Astoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Astoria.
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Start on High Street Northeast
143 m · 19 sec · High Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
136 m · 19 sec · Chemeketa Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Liberty Street Northeast
1722 ft · 1 min · Liberty Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Division Street Northeast
107 m · 12 sec · Division Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Commercial Street Northeast
1348 ft · 41 sec · Commercial Street Northeast
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Continue on Liberty Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland
32 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
33.2 mi · 46 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Continue on Sunset Highway
13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway
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Turn left onto Oregon Route 103
132 m · 7 sec · Oregon Route 103
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Continue on Oregon Route 103
8.9 mi · 12 min · Oregon Route 103
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nehalem Highway
26.1 mi · 45 min · Nehalem Highway
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Continue on Southeast Front Street
1260 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Front Street
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Turn right onto Williamsport Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Williamsport Road
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Continue on 16th Street
621 ft · 17 sec · 16th Street
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Continue on Niagara Avenue
106 m · 12 sec · Niagara Avenue
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Turn right onto 15th Street
1077 ft · 37 sec · 15th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jerome Avenue
109 m · 12 sec · Jerome Avenue
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Turn right onto 14th Street
110 m · 15 sec · 14th Street
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Turn left onto Irving Avenue
967 ft · 31 sec · Irving Avenue
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1035 ft · 25 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Exchange Street
16 m · 7 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn left
54 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Astoria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northwest Sunset Highway
Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
33.2 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salem and Slight Chance Light Rain near Astoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Astoria?
The road trip is about 129.2 miles (208 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Banks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Salem and 64.7 miles from Astoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 10:50 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.58 one way or $45.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Salem and Slight Chance Light Rain near Astoria.
Stop Ideas Near Banks
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 Banks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 94.24 mi (151.67 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Astoria
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,029 |
| Coordinates | 46.1878800, -123.8312500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Astoria (-123.83125, 46.18788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $22.58 | $45.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $24.34 | $48.68 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $25.38 | $50.76 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $29.03 | $58.06 |
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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