How far is Salem, OR from Tillamook, OR?

The driving distance from Salem, OR to Tillamook, OR is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
74.78 mi
01h 45m
Flight
53.06 mi
85.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.06 mi
Kilometers
85.39 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.78 mi
Kilometers
120.34 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tillamook
Mon, May 4, 11:14 PM PDT
Return by in Salem
Tue, May 5, 1:00 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-05-04T21:29
Arrive Tillamook
Mon, May 4, 11:14 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Willamina
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Salem
37.3 mi
00h 52m
To Tillamook
37.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SSW
Destination
60°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street Northeast

    143 m · 19 sec · High Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast

    1336 ft · 54 sec · Chemeketa Street Northeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Street Northeast

    128 m · 10 sec · Front Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Marion Street Bridge

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Salem-Willamina Highway

    20.8 mi · 25 min · Salem-Willamina Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Salmon River Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Salmon River Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hebo Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hebo Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southwest Hebo Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Hebo Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Hebo Road

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Hebo Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Three Rivers Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Three Rivers Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 22

    7.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway

    17.3 mi · 24 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    2957 ft · 2 min · Pacific Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    743 ft · 37 sec · 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Stillwell Avenue

    82 m · 16 sec · Stillwell Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    32 m · 8 sec · 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salem-Willamina Highway
20.8 mi · 28%
Oregon Coast Highway
17.3 mi · 23%
Hebo Road
12.5 mi · 17%
State Highway 22
7.2 mi · 10%
Marion Street Bridge
5.62 mi · 8%
Salmon River Highway
3.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Salem-Willamina Highway

Continue on Salem-Willamina Highway

20.8 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willamina
00h 52m from Salem
Leave By
2:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Partly Sunny near Tillamook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Willamina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Salem and 37.5 miles from Tillamook.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 2:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Partly Sunny near Tillamook.

Stop Ideas Near Willamina

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

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

RAIL

Salem station

40 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

49 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Albany station

58 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

60 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Tillamook. Straight-line distance: 53.06 mi (85.39 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

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

#2 Tillamook

City in Oregon, USA

Population5,438
Coordinates45.4564000, -123.8455300
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-123.0351, 44.9429)
End: Tillamook (-123.84553, 45.4564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.99 L · about $13.07
Round trip
$26.14
5.28 gal · 19.98 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $13.07 $26.14
Mid-grade $5.34 $14.09 $28.18
Premium $5.57 $14.69 $29.39
Diesel $6.37 $16.81 $33.61

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Tillamook. The current time is 21:29:00.

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.