How far is Salem, OR from Brookings, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to Brookings, OR is about 300.2 miles (483.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 41m 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.
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 06h 20m.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Brookings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Brookings.
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Start on High Street Northeast
1335 ft · 46 sec · High Street Northeast
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Continue on High Street Southeast
770 ft · 31 sec · High Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Trade Street Southeast
136 m · 15 sec · Trade Street Southeast
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Continue on Pringle Parkway Southeast
1299 ft · 39 sec · Pringle Parkway Southeast
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Continue on Bellevue Street Southeast
1443 ft · 45 sec · Bellevue Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 12th Street Southeast
2.1 mi · 4 min · 12th Street Southeast
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Continue on North Santiam Highway
1348 ft · 23 sec · North Santiam Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Eugene
197.7 mi · 3 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
2587 ft · 44 sec · Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
90 m · 5 sec · Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
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Merge slight left onto Grants Pass Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Grants Pass Parkway
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Continue on Redwood Highway
27 mi · 39 min · Redwood Highway
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Turn left onto Laurel Road
2171 ft · 1 min · Laurel Road
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Turn right onto North Old Stage Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Old Stage Road
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Turn right onto Caves Highway
1845 ft · 53 sec · Caves Highway
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Turn left onto Redwood Highway
44.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Redwood Highway
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Turn right onto North Bank Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · North Bank Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 101
10.2 mi · 14 min · Route 101
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Chetco Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Chetco Avenue
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Turn right onto Hillside Avenue
23 m · 3 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillside Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Brookings.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 5 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Eugene
198 mi · 03h 51m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salem and Rain near Brookings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Brookings?
The road trip is about 300.2 miles (483.1 km) and usually takes 06h 20m 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?
Myrtle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.1 miles from Salem and 150.1 miles from Brookings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.9 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 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 $52.43 one way or $104.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Salem and Rain near Brookings.
Stop Ideas Near Myrtle Creek
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 Myrtle Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Brookings. Straight-line distance: 209.27 mi (336.79 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookings
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 6,561 |
| Coordinates | 42.0526100, -124.2839800 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookings (-124.28398, 42.05261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $52.43 | $104.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $56.53 | $113.06 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $58.94 | $117.89 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $67.42 | $134.83 |
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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