How far is Salem, OR from Coquille, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to Coquille, OR is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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 12m.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Coquille.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Coquille.
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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
134.2 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99 South, OR 42 West: Winston, Coos Bay
1968 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2646 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Douglas Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Douglas Boulevard
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Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
26.2 mi · 38 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
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Continue on State Highway 42
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
17 mi · 24 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
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Continue on Maryland Avenue
825 ft · 23 sec · Maryland Avenue
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Continue on Roseburg Road
149 m · 14 sec · Roseburg Road
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Continue on 8th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
113 m · 6 sec · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
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Continue on South Adams Street
2854 ft · 52 sec · South Adams Street
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Continue on South Adams Street
1084 ft · 27 sec · South Adams Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
29 m · 4 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Coquille.
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
134 mi · 02h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Sunny near Coquille.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Coquille?
The road trip is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Yoncalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Salem and 99.8 miles from Coquille.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.7 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 8:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.86 one way or $69.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Sunny near Coquille.
Stop Ideas Near Yoncalla
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 Yoncalla.
Eugene, OR
University of Oregon
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Coquille. Straight-line distance: 134.76 mi (216.87 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coquille
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 3,958 |
| Coordinates | 43.1770500, -124.1876100 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coquille (-124.18761, 43.17705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $34.86 | $69.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $37.58 | $75.16 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $39.18 | $78.37 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $44.82 | $89.63 |
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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