How far is Salem, OR from Warrenton, OR?

The driving distance from Salem, OR to Warrenton, OR is about 130 miles (209.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
130 mi
02h 58m
Flight
94.76 mi
152.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.76 mi
Kilometers
152.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130 mi
Kilometers
209.22 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warrenton
Sat, May 30, 3:26 PM PDT
Return by in Salem
Sat, May 30, 6:25 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-05-30T12:27
Arrive Warrenton
Sat, May 30, 3:26 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Banks
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Salem
64.9 mi
01h 29m
To Warrenton
65.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    33.2 mi · 46 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    34.7 mi · 44 min · Sunset Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: Seaside, Astoria

    1717 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway

    905 ft · 14 sec · Oregon Coast Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Roosevelt Drive

    5.1 mi · 10 min · South Roosevelt Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    643 ft · 14 sec · Oregon Coast Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fort Stevens Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Stevens Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
34.7 mi · 27%
Northwest Sunset Highway
33.2 mi · 26%
I 5 North
32 mi · 25%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.74 mi · 5%
Oregon Coast Highway
5.85 mi · 4%
South Roosevelt Drive
5.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sunset Highway

Continue on Sunset Highway

34.7 mi · 00h 44m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
94.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Banks
01h 29m from Salem
Leave By
12:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Mostly Sunny near Warrenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130 miles (209.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Banks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Salem and 65.1 miles from Warrenton.

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

The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.73 one way or $45.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Banks

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

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

BUS

Manning, Oregon

6 mi away
47000 Highway 26
RAIL

Vancouver station

33 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Portland, OR

36 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Warrenton. Straight-line distance: 94.76 mi (152.5 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

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

#2 Warrenton

City in Oregon, USA

Population5,739
Coordinates46.1651000, -123.9237600
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-123.0351, 44.9429)
End: Warrenton (-123.92376, 46.1651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.37 L · about $22.73
Round trip
$45.45
9.18 gal · 34.74 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $22.73 $45.45
Mid-grade $5.34 $24.50 $49.00
Premium $5.57 $25.55 $51.10
Diesel $6.37 $29.22 $58.44

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Warrenton. The current time is 12:27:51.

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.