How far is Salem, OR from Port Orford, OR?

The driving distance from Salem, OR to Port Orford, OR is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.4 miles (271 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
238.31 mi
05h 14m
Flight
168.39 mi
270.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.39 mi
Kilometers
270.99 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.31 mi
Kilometers
383.53 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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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 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Orford
Wed, May 13, 1:10 AM PDT
Return by in Salem
Wed, May 13, 6:25 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-05-12T19:56
Arrive Port Orford
Wed, May 13, 1:10 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:32 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salem
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sutherlin
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Salem
119.1 mi
02h 37m
To Port Orford
119.2 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW
Destination
Port Orford Weather
OR
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Tuesday
Using Harbor as the closest live forecast in the Curry County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Port Orford.

  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

    134.2 mi · 2 hr 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99 South, OR 42 West: Winston, Coos Bay

    1968 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    2646 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Douglas Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Douglas Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

    26.2 mi · 38 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 42

    5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 42

  15. 15

    Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

    17 mi · 24 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Maryland Avenue

    825 ft · 23 sec · Maryland Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Roseburg Road

    149 m · 14 sec · Roseburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on 8th Street

    1424 ft · 52 sec · 8th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    2259 ft · 45 sec · Spruce Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Lampa Lane

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Lampa Lane

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lampa Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lampa Lane

  22. 22

    Continue on Lampa Lane

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Lampa Lane

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Coquille-Bandon Highway

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Coquille-Bandon Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 2nd Street Southeast

    1 km · 2 min · 2nd Street Southeast

  25. 25

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    24.9 mi · 36 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Oregon Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oregon Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
134 mi · 56%
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
45.8 mi · 19%
Oregon Coast Highway
24.9 mi · 10%
Lampa Lane
12.5 mi · 5%
Coquille-Bandon Highway
7.25 mi · 3%
State Highway 42
5.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Eugene

134 mi · 02h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.9 mi
168.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutherlin
02h 37m from Salem
Leave By
6:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Mostly Cloudy near Port Orford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salem to Port Orford?

The road trip is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Sutherlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Salem and 119.2 miles from Port Orford.

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

The direct path is about 168.4 miles (271 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.9 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 6:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.64 one way or $83.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Mostly Cloudy near Port Orford.

Stop Ideas Near Sutherlin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sutherlin, 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 Sutherlin.

BUS

Coos Bay, Oregon

73 mi away
275 N. Broadway
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

73 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South
BUS

Eugene, OR

75 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

75 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Port Orford. Straight-line distance: 168.39 mi (270.99 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Port Orford

#2 Port Orford

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,171
Coordinates42.7456600, -124.4973300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-123.0351, 44.9429)
End: Port Orford (-124.49733, 42.74566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.41 gal
31.83 L · about $41.64
Round trip
$83.28
16.82 gal · 63.66 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.5 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $41.64 $83.28
Mid-grade $5.34 $44.89 $89.79
Premium $5.57 $46.81 $93.62
Diesel $6.37 $53.54 $107.08

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Port Orford. The current time is 19:56:28.

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.