How far is Salem, OR from Halsey, OR?

The driving distance from Salem, OR to Halsey, OR is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.47 mi
00h 55m
Flight
38.79 mi
62.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.79 mi
Kilometers
62.43 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.47 mi
Kilometers
69.96 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Halsey
Wed, Apr 22, 8:50 PM PDT
Return by in Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-22T19:55
Arrive Halsey
Wed, Apr 22, 8:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salem
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Millersburg
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Salem
21.7 mi
00h 27m
To Halsey
21.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Halsey.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Halsey.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street Northeast

    1335 ft · 46 sec · High Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on High Street Southeast

    770 ft · 31 sec · High Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Trade Street Southeast

    136 m · 15 sec · Trade Street Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Pringle Parkway Southeast

    1299 ft · 39 sec · Pringle Parkway Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Bellevue Street Southeast

    1443 ft · 45 sec · Bellevue Street Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 12th Street Southeast

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 12th Street Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on North Santiam Highway

    1348 ft · 23 sec · North Santiam Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Eugene

    37.2 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1825 ft · 36 sec · West 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West G Street

    1 m · 1 sec · West G Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West G Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Halsey.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
37.2 mi · 86%
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
2.34 mi · 5%
12th Street Southeast
2.06 mi · 5%
West 2nd Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Bellevue Street Southeast
0.27 mi · 1%
North Santiam Highway
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millersburg
00h 27m from Salem
Leave By
4:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Salem and Light Rain near Halsey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salem to Halsey?

The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Millersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Salem and 21.7 miles from Halsey.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Salem and Light Rain near Halsey.

Stop Ideas Near Millersburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millersburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millersburg.

RAIL

Albany station

6 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

20 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Salem station

28 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

54 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Halsey. Straight-line distance: 38.79 mi (62.43 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
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#2 Halsey

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,001
Coordinates44.3840100, -123.1098100
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-123.0351, 44.9429)
End: Halsey (-123.10981, 44.38401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.81 L · about $7.58
Round trip
$15.15
3.06 gal · 11.62 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.58 $15.15
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.17 $16.33
Premium $5.57 $8.52 $17.03
Diesel $6.37 $9.74 $19.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Halsey. The current time is 19:55:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.