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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.84 mi
03h 16m
Flight
87.53 mi
140.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.53 mi
Kilometers
140.86 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.84 mi
Kilometers
223.44 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warm Springs
Wed, May 13, 2:23 AM PDT
Return by in Salem
Wed, May 13, 5:39 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-05-12T23:07
Arrive Warm Springs
Wed, May 13, 2:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salem
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sandy
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Salem
69.3 mi
01h 38m
To Warm Springs
69.5 mi
01h 38m

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
91°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street Northeast

    143 m · 19 sec · High Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast

    136 m · 19 sec · Chemeketa Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Liberty Street Northeast

    1722 ft · 1 min · Liberty Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Division Street Northeast

    107 m · 12 sec · Division Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Commercial Street Northeast

    1348 ft · 41 sec · Commercial Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Liberty Street Northeast

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland

    28.4 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.4 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada

    1039 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southeast Highway 212

    11.5 mi · 21 min · Southeast Highway 212

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1340 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    1327 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Mount Hood Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Mount Hood Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Pioneer Boulevard

    1.5 km · 3 min · Pioneer Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Mount Hood Highway

    30.6 mi · 44 min · Mount Hood Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Warm Springs Highway

    45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Warm Springs Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Paiute Avenue

    88 m · 17 sec · Paiute Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Wasco Street

    123 m · 20 sec · Wasco Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northwest Quinn Avenue

    73 m · 11 sec · Northwest Quinn Avenue

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warm Springs Highway
45.6 mi · 33%
Mount Hood Highway
34.4 mi · 25%
I 5 North
28.4 mi · 20%
I 205 North
12.1 mi · 9%
Southeast Highway 212
12 mi · 9%
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandy
01h 38m from Salem
Leave By
10:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Oregon City station

26 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

35 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

35 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

42 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Warm Springs. Straight-line distance: 87.53 mi (140.86 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Warm Springs

#2 Warm Springs

City in Meriwether County, Georgia, United States

Population2,945
Coordinates44.7634500, -121.2661600
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-123.0351, 44.9429)
End: Warm Springs (-121.26616, 44.76345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.55 L · about $24.26
Round trip
$48.52
9.8 gal · 37.1 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oregon · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Warm Springs. The current time is 23:07:00.

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.