How far is Tillamook, OR from Salem, OR?

The driving distance from Tillamook, OR to Salem, OR is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
74.42 mi
01h 33m
Flight
53.06 mi
85.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.06 mi
Kilometers
85.39 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.42 mi
Kilometers
119.76 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Mon, May 4, 9:37 PM PDT
Return by in Tillamook
Mon, May 4, 11:10 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tillamook
2026-05-04T20:04
Arrive Salem
Mon, May 4, 9:37 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tillamook
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
Willamina
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Tillamook
37.3 mi
00h 46m
To Salem
37.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Stillwell Avenue

    35 m · 12 sec · Stillwell Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    541 ft · 15 sec · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Main Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    17.3 mi · 24 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 22

    7.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22

  8. 8

    Continue on Three Rivers Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Three Rivers Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Hebo Road

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Hebo Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest Hebo Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Hebo Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Hebo Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hebo Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Salmon River Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Salmon River Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on OR 22: Salem

    20.4 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Salem Dallas Highway Northwest

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Center Street Bridge

    3251 ft · 1 min · Center Street Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Center Street Northeast

    721 ft · 31 sec · Center Street Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Liberty Street Northeast

    865 ft · 33 sec · Liberty Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Union Street Northeast

    136 m · 19 sec · Union Street Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto High Street Northeast

    823 ft · 25 sec · High Street Northeast

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
OR 22
20.4 mi · 27%
Oregon Coast Highway
17.3 mi · 23%
Hebo Road
12.5 mi · 17%
State Highway 22
7.2 mi · 10%
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
4.89 mi · 7%
Salmon River Highway
4.12 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

OR 22

Keep slight right to continue on OR 22: Salem

20.4 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willamina
00h 46m from Tillamook
Leave By
3:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tillamook and Mostly Sunny near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Willamina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Tillamook and 37.1 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 3:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.02 one way or $26.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Willamina

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

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

RAIL

Salem station

40 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

49 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Albany station

58 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

60 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tillamook and Salem. Straight-line distance: 53.06 mi (85.39 km).

Tillamook

#1 Tillamook

City in Oregon, USA

Population5,438
Coordinates45.4564000, -123.8455300
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street (-123.845529, 45.456324)
End: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.94 L · about $13.02
Round trip
$26.04
5.26 gal · 19.88 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $13.02 $26.04
Mid-grade $5.34 $14.04 $28.08
Premium $5.57 $14.64 $29.28
Diesel $6.37 $16.74 $33.49

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Tillamook and Salem. The current time is 20:04:21.

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.