How far is Salem, OR from Warren, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to Warren, OR is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
Driving Distance
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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 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Warren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Warren.
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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
32 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 185th Avenue
1062 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on P.C.C. - Rock Creek
72 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Northwest 185th Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest 185th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Germantown Road
1376 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Germantown Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
154 m · 12 sec · Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
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Turn slight right onto Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Saint Helens Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
1446 ft · 39 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lower Columbia River Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Warren.
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 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland
32 mi · 00h 38m
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 Sunny near Warren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Warren?
The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Rivergrove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Salem and 35.3 miles from Warren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.42 one way or $24.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salem and Sunny near Warren.
Stop Ideas Near Rivergrove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
West Linn City Hall
Old City Hall
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rivergrove.
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Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Warren. Straight-line distance: 61.21 mi (98.5 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Warren
Situated in Columbia County between Scappoose and St.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.8190000, -122.8489900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warren (-122.84899, 45.819)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $13.07 | $26.15 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $13.83 | $27.67 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $16.80 | $33.59 |
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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