How far is Salem, OR from Roseburg, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to Roseburg, OR is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Roseburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Roseburg.
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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
2589 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
128.2 mi · 2 hr 29 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Roseburg
1408 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard
2471 ft · 44 sec · Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard
1435 ft · 31 sec · Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northeast Stephens Street
2644 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Stephens Street
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Turn slight left onto Northeast Winchester Street
1716 ft · 34 sec · Northeast Winchester Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Winchester Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Roseburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
128 mi · 02h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Salem and Partly Cloudy near Roseburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Roseburg?
The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Salem and 66.9 miles from Roseburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 1:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.37 one way or $46.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Salem and Partly Cloudy near Roseburg.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Surface Lot
Springfield Animal Control
Eugene Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
Eugene–Springfield
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Roseburg. Straight-line distance: 120.25 mi (193.52 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roseburg
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 23,493 |
| Coordinates | 43.2165000, -123.3417400 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roseburg (-123.34174, 43.2165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $23.37 | $46.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $25.20 | $50.39 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $26.27 | $52.54 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $30.05 | $60.10 |
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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