How far is Salem, OR from Bunker Hill, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to Bunker Hill, OR is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124 miles (199.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Bunker Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Bunker Hill.
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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
37.2 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
1308 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway
8.3 mi · 12 min · Albany-Junction City Highway
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1597 ft · 45 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on Highway 99E
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E
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Continue on Ivy Street
1 mi · 3 min · Ivy Street
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Continue on Highway 99S
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 99S
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Turn right onto Highway 36
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 36
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Continue on Mapleton-Junction City Highway
2675 ft · 42 sec · Mapleton-Junction City Highway
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Continue on Highway 36
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 36
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Turn left onto Applegate Trail
2.6 mi · 4 min · Applegate Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Territorial Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Territorial Road
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Continue on Territorial Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Territorial Highway
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Turn right onto Suttle Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Suttle Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 126
28.5 mi · 39 min · Highway 126
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Turn left onto Highway 126
14.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 126
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Merge slight right onto Oregon Coast Highway
21.9 mi · 33 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Winchester Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
21.4 mi · 31 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Sherman Avenue
3255 ft · 2 min · Sherman Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
615 ft · 20 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Tremont Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Tremont Avenue
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Continue on North Bayshore Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · North Bayshore Drive
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Continue on North Broadway
1.3 mi · 4 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Evans Boulevard
1220 ft · 35 sec · Evans Boulevard
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
109 m · 10 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Newport Lane
932 ft · 34 sec · Newport Lane
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Turn left onto Hill Street
27 m · 5 sec · Hill Street
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Turn right
71 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Newport Lane
31 m · 3 sec · Newport Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Newport Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Bunker Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Eugene
37.2 mi · 00h 43m
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 Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Bunker Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Bunker Hill?
The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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 84 miles from Salem and 84.1 miles from Bunker Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124 miles (199.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 8:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.36 one way or $58.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Salem and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Bunker Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Veneta
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 Veneta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Bunker Hill. Straight-line distance: 124.03 mi (199.61 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bunker Hill
Bunker Hill is a place in Oregon, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.3559500, -124.2048300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bunker Hill (-124.20483, 43.35595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $29.36 | $58.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.65 | $63.31 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $33.01 | $66.01 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $37.75 | $75.50 |
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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