How far is Salem, OR from Scio, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to Scio, OR is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Scio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Scio.
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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
11.9 mi · 15 min · North Santiam Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
119 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Cascade Highway Southeast
2271 ft · 42 sec · Cascade Highway Southeast
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Continue on North First Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North First Avenue
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Continue on South 1st Avenue
1355 ft · 39 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Continue on Stayton Scio Road Southeast
3.6 mi · 5 min · Stayton Scio Road Southeast
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Continue on Stayton Scio Road Southeast
2472 ft · 42 sec · Stayton Scio Road Southeast
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Continue on Stayton Scio Road Southeast
3.3 mi · 5 min · Stayton Scio Road Southeast
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Continue on Northeast 4th Avenue
133 m · 13 sec · Northeast 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1173 ft · 22 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 1st Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · Northwest 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Scio.
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.
North Santiam Highway
Continue on North Santiam Highway
11.9 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Salem and Light Rain near Scio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Scio?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Aumsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Salem and 12.4 miles from Scio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.31 one way or $8.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Salem and Light Rain near Scio.
Stop Ideas Near Aumsville
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 Aumsville.
Salem station
Albany station
Woodburn, OR
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Scio. Straight-line distance: 18.8 mi (30.26 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scio
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,009 |
| Coordinates | 44.7048400, -122.8492600 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scio (-122.84926, 44.70484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.64 | $9.29 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
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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