How far is South Lebanon, OR from Salem, OR?
The driving distance from South Lebanon, OR to Salem, OR is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Lebanon and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Lebanon and Salem.
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Start on the route
93 m · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crowfoot Road
1241 ft · 27 sec · Crowfoot Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Road
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Continue on South 2nd Street
996 ft · 26 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Airport Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Airport Road
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Continue on Airport Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Airport Drive
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Turn straight onto Denny School Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Denny School Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
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Continue on Highway 34 Southeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 34 Southeast
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Take the ramp right
2837 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
1395 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto North Santiam Highway
3202 ft · 59 sec · North Santiam Highway
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Continue on Mission Street Southeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mission Street Southeast
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Turn slight right onto OR 22
1392 ft · 42 sec
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Take the exit left toward Bellevue Street Southeast
1469 ft · 44 sec · Bellevue Street Southeast
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Continue on Pringle Parkway Southeast
1570 ft · 48 sec · Pringle Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto Church Street Southeast
116 m · 15 sec · Church Street Southeast
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Continue on Church Street Northeast
1717 ft · 1 min · Church Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Marion Street Northeast
136 m · 23 sec · Marion Street Northeast
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Turn left onto High Street Northeast
116 m · 11 sec · High Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Lebanon and Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 34 Southeast
Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving South Lebanon and Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Lebanon to Salem?
The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Millersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from South Lebanon and 20.5 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around South Lebanon and Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Millersburg
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 Millersburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Lebanon and Salem. Straight-line distance: 30.86 mi (49.66 km).
#1 South Lebanon
Located in the Willamette Valley of Linn County at an elevation of 374 feet, this census-designated place borders the southern edge of the city of Lebanon.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.5062300, -122.9031400 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $7.95 | $15.89 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $9.65 | $19.29 |
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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