How far is Stanfield, OR from Salem, OR?
The driving distance from Stanfield, OR to Salem, OR is about 234.3 miles (377 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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 49m.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stanfield and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanfield and Salem.
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Start on the route
16 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East Coe Avenue
35 m · 8 sec · East Coe Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1162 ft · 15 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 84 West, US 30 West: Portland
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
20.9 mi · 22 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.3 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
80 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
41.2 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
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Continue on Commercial Street Northeast
1.6 km · 3 min · Commercial Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Belmont Street Northeast
993 ft · 48 sec · Belmont Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Broadway Street Northeast
661 ft · 21 sec · Broadway Street Northeast
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Continue on High Street Northeast
2135 ft · 1 min · 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 Stanfield 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.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
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.
Rain Likely leaving Stanfield and Light Rain Likely near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stanfield to Salem?
The road trip is about 234.3 miles (377 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Mosier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117 miles from Stanfield and 117.3 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 9:22 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.94 one way or $81.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Stanfield and Light Rain Likely near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Mosier
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 Mosier.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stanfield and Salem. Straight-line distance: 194.15 mi (312.45 km).
#1 Stanfield
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,107 |
| Coordinates | 45.7804100, -119.2172400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $40.94 | $81.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $44.15 | $88.29 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $46.03 | $92.06 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $52.65 | $105.29 |
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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