How far is Salem, OR from Redmond, OR?

The driving distance from Salem, OR to Redmond, OR is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.18 mi
02h 37m
Flight
102.59 mi
165.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.59 mi
Kilometers
165.11 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.18 mi
Kilometers
207.89 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redmond
Wed, Apr 29, 6:11 PM PDT
Return by in Salem
Wed, Apr 29, 8:49 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-29T15:33
Arrive Redmond
Wed, Apr 29, 6:11 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Idanha
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Salem
64.7 mi
01h 18m
To Redmond
64.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.5 mi · 34 min · North Santiam Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest Santiam Boulevard

    1 km · 44 sec · Northwest Santiam Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast Santiam Boulevard

    2597 ft · 34 sec · Northeast Santiam Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on North Santiam Highway

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 46 min · North Santiam Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Barclay Drive

    69 m · 3 sec · West Barclay Drive

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto West Barclay Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Barclay Drive

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Locust Street

    2552 ft · 51 sec · North Locust Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    76 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    1325 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on McKenzie Highway

    16.6 mi · 23 min · McKenzie Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Highland Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Southwest Highland Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest 7th Street

    1076 ft · 49 sec · Southwest 7th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southwest Evergreen Avenue

    114 m · 16 sec · Southwest Evergreen Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Evergreen Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Santiam Highway
105 mi · 81%
McKenzie Highway
16.6 mi · 13%
Southwest Highland Avenue
2.2 mi · 2%
12th Street Southeast
2.06 mi · 2%
West Barclay Drive
0.86 mi · 1%
North Locust Street
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Santiam Highway

Continue on North Santiam Highway

76.2 mi · 01h 46m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
102.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Idanha
01h 18m from Salem
Leave By
1:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Salem and Sunny near Redmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Idanha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Salem and 64.5 miles from Redmond.

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

The direct path is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 1:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.58 one way or $45.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salem and Sunny near Redmond.

Stop Ideas Near Idanha

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

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

BUS

Sisters, OR

62 mi away
310 East Cascade Avenue
RAIL

Salem station

79 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

80 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Albany station

81 mi away
110 10th Ave SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Redmond. Straight-line distance: 102.59 mi (165.11 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

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

#2 Redmond

City in Oregon, USA

Population34,293
Coordinates44.2726200, -121.1739200
Altitude916
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)
End: Southwest Evergreen Avenue (-121.173919, 44.272592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.25 L · about $22.58
Round trip
$45.15
9.12 gal · 34.5 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $22.58 $45.15
Mid-grade $5.34 $24.34 $48.68
Premium $5.57 $25.38 $50.76
Diesel $6.37 $29.03 $58.06

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Redmond. The current time is 15:33:56.

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.