How far is Salem, OR from Warm Springs, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to Warm Springs, OR is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Warm Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Warm Springs.
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Start on High Street Northeast
143 m · 19 sec · High Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
136 m · 19 sec · Chemeketa Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Liberty Street Northeast
1722 ft · 1 min · Liberty Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Division Street Northeast
107 m · 12 sec · Division Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Commercial Street Northeast
1348 ft · 41 sec · Commercial Street Northeast
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Continue on Liberty Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland
28.4 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
1039 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Highway 212
11.5 mi · 21 min · Southeast Highway 212
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Take the exit slight right
1340 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit straight
1327 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mount Hood Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Boulevard
1.5 km · 3 min · Pioneer Boulevard
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
30.6 mi · 44 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Warm Springs Highway
45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Warm Springs Highway
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Turn right onto Paiute Avenue
88 m · 17 sec · Paiute Avenue
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Turn left onto Wasco Street
123 m · 20 sec · Wasco Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Quinn Avenue
73 m · 11 sec · Northwest Quinn Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Quinn Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Warm Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Warm Springs Highway
Continue on Warm Springs Highway
45.6 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Mostly Sunny near Warm Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Warm Springs?
The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sandy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Salem and 69.5 miles from Warm Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.26 one way or $48.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Mostly Sunny near Warm Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Sandy
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 Sandy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Warm Springs. Straight-line distance: 87.53 mi (140.86 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Warm Springs
City in Meriwether County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,945 |
| Coordinates | 44.7634500, -121.2661600 |
| Altitude | 469 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warm Springs (-121.26616, 44.76345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $24.26 | $48.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $26.16 | $52.31 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $27.27 | $54.55 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $31.19 | $62.39 |
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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