How far is Salem, OR from Fairview, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to Fairview, OR is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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 26m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Fairview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Fairview.
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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
127.3 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North Roseburg
1511 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Edenbower Boulevard
2690 ft · 58 sec · Northwest Edenbower Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest Stewart Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Northwest Stewart Parkway
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Turn right onto West Harvard Avenue
3049 ft · 1 min · West Harvard Avenue
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Turn left onto Lookingglass Road
6 mi · 11 min · Lookingglass Road
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Continue on Lookingglass Road
1324 ft · 29 sec · Lookingglass Road
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Turn right onto Coos Bay Wagon Road
11.4 mi · 22 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Coos Bay Wagon Road
3191 ft · 1 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road
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Continue on Coos Bay Wagon Road
1 mi · 3 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coos Bay Wagon Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road
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Continue on Sitkum-County Line Road
10.1 mi · 24 min · Sitkum-County Line Road
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Continue on Sitkum Lane
8 mi · 19 min · Sitkum Lane
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Turn right onto Lone Pine Lane
8.3 mi · 20 min · Lone Pine Lane
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Turn right onto Fairview Road
1133 ft · 31 sec · Fairview Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairview Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Fairview.
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
127 mi · 02h 28m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Salem and Light Rain near Fairview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Fairview?
The road trip is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Salem and 90.7 miles from Fairview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 8:06 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.69 one way or $63.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Salem and Light Rain near Fairview.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
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 Cottage Grove.
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
Eugene–Springfield
Reedsport, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 129.92 mi (209.09 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairview
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,450 |
| Coordinates | 43.2167800, -124.0737100 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairview (-124.07371, 43.21678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $31.69 | $63.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $34.16 | $68.33 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $35.62 | $71.24 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $40.74 | $81.48 |
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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