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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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 01h 33m.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
57 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Stillwell Avenue
35 m · 12 sec · Stillwell Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
541 ft · 15 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Main Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
17.3 mi · 24 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
7.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Three Rivers Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Three Rivers Highway
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Continue on Hebo Road
11.3 mi · 17 min · Hebo Road
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Continue on Southwest Hebo Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Hebo Road
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Continue on Hebo Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hebo Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Salmon River Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Salmon River Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on OR 22: Salem
20.4 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
4.9 mi · 7 min · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Center Street Bridge
3251 ft · 1 min · Center Street Bridge
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Continue on Center Street Northeast
721 ft · 31 sec · Center Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Liberty Street Northeast
865 ft · 33 sec · Liberty Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Union Street Northeast
136 m · 19 sec · Union Street Northeast
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Turn right onto High Street Northeast
823 ft · 25 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 Tillamook and Salem.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willamina.
Salem station
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Albany station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tillamook and Salem. Straight-line distance: 53.06 mi (85.39 km).
#1 Tillamook
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 5,438 |
| Coordinates | 45.4564000, -123.8455300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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