How far is Salem, OR from Sutherlin, OR?

The driving distance from Salem, OR to Sutherlin, OR is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
121.1 mi
02h 26m
Flight
108.16 mi
174.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.16 mi
Kilometers
174.07 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.1 mi
Kilometers
194.89 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sutherlin
Tue, May 12, 7:22 PM PDT
Return by in Salem
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-05-12T16:55
Arrive Sutherlin
Tue, May 12, 7:22 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Coburg
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Salem
60.6 mi
01h 13m
To Sutherlin
60.5 mi
01h 13m

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
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99: Oakland

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    71 m · 10 sec · East Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
114 mi · 94%
OR 99
4.22 mi · 3%
12th Street Southeast
2.06 mi · 2%
Bellevue Street Southeast
0.27 mi
North Santiam Highway
0.26 mi
High Street Northeast
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Eugene

114 mi · 02h 12m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coburg
01h 13m from Salem
Leave By
1:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Sutherlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Coburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Salem and 60.5 miles from Sutherlin.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 1:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.14 one way or $42.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Sutherlin.

Stop Ideas Near Coburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Coburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

City Hall Surface Lot

Eugene , OR
829 Pearl St, Eugene, OR 97401, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4 mi away

Springfield Animal Control

Springfield , OR
230 4th St, Springfield, OR 97477, United States
Rating 2.0/5 8 reviews City government office
Harrisburg City Hall
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Harrisburg City Hall

Harrisburg , OR
120 Smith St, Harrisburg, OR 97446, United States
Rating 4.6/5 8 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coburg.

RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

9 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

10 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

10 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

50 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Sutherlin. Straight-line distance: 108.16 mi (174.07 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

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

#2 Sutherlin

City in Oregon, USA

Population8,227
Coordinates43.3901200, -123.3125800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-123.0351, 44.9429)
End: Sutherlin (-123.31258, 43.39012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.18 L · about $21.14
Round trip
$42.28
8.54 gal · 32.36 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $21.14 $42.28
Mid-grade $5.34 $22.79 $45.59
Premium $5.57 $23.77 $47.53
Diesel $6.37 $27.18 $54.37

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Sutherlin. The current time is 16:55:21.

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.