How far is Salem, OR from Jefferson, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to Jefferson, OR is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Jefferson.
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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
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 164: Jefferson
1153 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Jefferson Highway Southeast
5.1 mi · 8 min · Jefferson Highway Southeast
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Continue on North 2nd Street
2779 ft · 1 min · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Jefferson.
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.
I 5 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Eugene
9.13 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Mostly Sunny near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Turner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Salem and 9.1 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Mostly Sunny near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Turner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
Stayton Parks & Recreation
Council Chambers City of Keizer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Turner.
Salem station
Albany station
Woodburn, OR
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 15.48 mi (24.91 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson
City in Marion County, Texas, USA
| Population | 3,386 |
| Coordinates | 44.7195700, -123.0103700 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-123.01037, 44.71957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.42 | $6.83 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
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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