How far is Salem, OR from Hayesville, OR?

The driving distance from Salem, OR to Hayesville, OR is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.09 mi
00h 12m
Flight
3.92 mi
6.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.92 mi
Kilometers
6.31 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.09 mi
Kilometers
8.19 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hayesville
Sat, May 2, 11:45 AM PDT
Return by in Salem
Sat, May 2, 11:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-05-02T11:32
Arrive Hayesville
Sat, May 2, 11:45 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Salem
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Keizer
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Salem
2.5 mi
00h 06m
To Hayesville
2.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NNW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street Northeast

    143 m · 23 sec · High Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chemeketa Street Northeast

    136 m · 23 sec · Chemeketa Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street Northeast

    2555 ft · 2 min · Church Street Northeast

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto D Street Northeast

    1781 ft · 1 min · D Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Capitol Street Northeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Capitol Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road Northeast

    1706 ft · 52 sec · Fairgrounds Road Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Portland Road Northeast

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Portland Road Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hayesville Drive Northeast

    1221 ft · 38 sec · Hayesville Drive Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lancaster Drive Northeast

    1516 ft · 34 sec · Lancaster Drive Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Jade Street Northeast

    28 m · 4 sec · Jade Street Northeast

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jade Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
215.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portland Road Northeast
2.48 mi · 49%
Capitol Street Northeast
0.75 mi · 15%
Church Street Northeast
0.48 mi · 10%
D Street Northeast
0.34 mi · 7%
Fairgrounds Road Northeast
0.32 mi · 6%
Lancaster Drive Northeast
0.29 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Portland Road Northeast

Continue on Portland Road Northeast

2.48 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
3.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keizer
00h 06m from Salem
Leave By
8:06 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Mostly Sunny near Hayesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Keizer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Salem and 2.5 miles from Hayesville.

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

The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.89 one way or $1.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Mostly Sunny near Hayesville.

Stop Ideas Near Keizer

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Keizer and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 1.5 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Woodburn City Hall

Woodburn , OR
270 Montgomery St, Woodburn, OR 97071
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.2 mi away

Council Chambers City of Keizer

Keizer , OR
930 Chemawa Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303, United States
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Salem station

6 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

21 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Albany station

40 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

51 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Hayesville. Straight-line distance: 3.92 mi (6.31 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Hayesville

#2 Hayesville

City in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States of America

Population19,936
Coordinates44.9859500, -122.9828700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-123.0351, 44.9429)
End: Hayesville (-122.98287, 44.98595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.68 L · about $0.89
Round trip
$1.78
0.36 gal · 1.36 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $0.89 $1.78
Mid-grade $5.34 $0.96 $1.92
Premium $5.57 $1.00 $2.00
Diesel $6.37 $1.15 $2.29

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Hayesville. The current time is 11:32:56.

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.