How far is Salem, OR from Joseph, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to Joseph, OR is about 376.1 miles (605.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.3 miles (457.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Joseph.
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Start on High Street Northeast
143 m · 19 sec · High Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
136 m · 19 sec · Chemeketa Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Liberty Street Northeast
1722 ft · 1 min · Liberty Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Division Street Northeast
107 m · 12 sec · Division Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Commercial Street Northeast
1348 ft · 41 sec · Commercial Street Northeast
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Continue on Liberty Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland
39.7 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Seattle
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
94.3 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1156 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Island Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Island Avenue
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Continue on West 1st Street
1821 ft · 38 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto North McAlister Road
1489 ft · 25 sec · North McAlister Road
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Turn straight onto Wallowa Lake Highway
9.3 mi · 14 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on Ruckman Avenue
2463 ft · 42 sec · Ruckman Avenue
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on State Highway 82
1873 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on South 8th Avenue
2947 ft · 52 sec · South 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto Albany Street
1608 ft · 27 sec · Albany Street
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
13.2 mi · 20 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on State Highway 82
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
10.9 mi · 16 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on North Madison Street
614 ft · 10 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 82
137 m · 8 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on West 1st Street
2337 ft · 40 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn slight right onto East Highway 82
7.2 mi · 11 min · East Highway 82
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Continue on State Street
1.4 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on State Highway 82
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on West North Street
2332 ft · 39 sec · West North Street
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Turn right onto North River Street
2222 ft · 39 sec · North River Street
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Turn slight left onto Wallowa Lake Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2299 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Wallowa Avenue
23 m · 2 sec · East Wallowa Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Wallowa Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Joseph.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Chance Rain And Snow near Joseph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Joseph?
The road trip is about 376.1 miles (605.2 km) and usually takes 07h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.7 miles from Salem and 188.3 miles from Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.3 miles (457.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.70 one way or $131.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Chance Rain And Snow near Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
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 Arlington.
Wishram
The Dalles, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Joseph. Straight-line distance: 284.26 mi (457.47 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Joseph
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,111 |
| Coordinates | 45.3543200, -117.2296100 |
| Altitude | 1276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Joseph (-117.22961, 45.35432)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 605 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
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 | $65.70 | $131.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $70.84 | $141.67 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $73.86 | $147.72 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $84.48 | $168.95 |
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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