How far is Salem, OR from Baker City, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to Baker City, OR is about 349.9 miles (563.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Baker City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Baker City.
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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
39.7 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Seattle
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
136.3 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 7 South: Geiser Grand Hotel, Baker City Center, Historic District
1581 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Campbell Street
855 ft · 23 sec · Campbell Street
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Turn left onto Birch Street
2628 ft · 1 min · Birch Street
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Turn right onto Auburn Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · Auburn Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
41 m · 4 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Baker City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Sunny near Baker City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Baker City?
The road trip is about 349.9 miles (563.1 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.7 miles from Salem and 175.2 miles from Baker City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 95 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 PDT. 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 $61.10 one way or $122.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Sunny near Baker City.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
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 Arlington.
Wishram
The Dalles, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Baker City. Straight-line distance: 254.94 mi (410.28 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baker City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,809 |
| Coordinates | 44.7748700, -117.8343800 |
| Altitude | 1051 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baker City (-117.83438, 44.77487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 563 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $61.10 | $122.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $65.87 | $131.74 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $68.68 | $137.37 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $78.56 | $157.11 |
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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