How far is Salem, OR from South Lebanon, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to South Lebanon, OR is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and South Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and South Lebanon.
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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
25.6 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
1736 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
923 ft · 17 sec · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
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Continue on Highway 34 Southeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 34 Southeast
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Continue on Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
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Turn right onto Denny School Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Denny School Road
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Continue on Airport Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Airport Drive
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Continue on South Airport Road
1.4 km · 1 min · South Airport Road
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
996 ft · 20 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn straight onto South Main Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Road
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Turn left onto Crowfoot Road
1241 ft · 27 sec · Crowfoot Road
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Turn right
93 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and South Lebanon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Eugene
25.6 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Salem and Mostly Clear near South Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to South Lebanon?
The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Millersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Salem and 19.9 miles from South Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.03 one way or $14.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salem and Mostly Clear near South Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Millersburg
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 Millersburg.
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Salem station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and South Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 30.86 mi (49.66 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Lebanon
Located in the Willamette Valley of Linn County at an elevation of 374 feet, this census-designated place borders the southern edge of the city of Lebanon.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.5062300, -122.9031400 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Lebanon (-122.90314, 44.50623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.99 | $7.03 | $14.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $7.83 | $15.67 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
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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