How far is Warm Springs, OR from Salem, OR?

The driving distance from Warm Springs, OR to Salem, OR is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
139.15 mi
02h 44m
Flight
87.53 mi
140.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.53 mi
Kilometers
140.86 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.15 mi
Kilometers
223.94 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Wed, May 13, 1:05 AM PDT
Return by in Warm Springs
Wed, May 13, 3:49 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warm Springs
2026-05-12T22:21
Arrive Salem
Wed, May 13, 1:05 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warm Springs
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
Sandy
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Warm Springs
69.5 mi
01h 22m
To Salem
69.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph N
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warm Springs and Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest Quinn Avenue

    73 m · 16 sec · Northwest Quinn Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wasco Street

    123 m · 21 sec · Wasco Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Paiute Avenue

    88 m · 20 sec · Paiute Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Warm Springs Highway

    45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Warm Springs Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Mount Hood Highway

    30.6 mi · 44 min · Mount Hood Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Proctor Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Proctor Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Mount Hood Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mount Hood Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southeast Orient Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Orient Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southeast Compton Road

    3278 ft · 1 min · Southeast Compton Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Southeast Highway 212

    11.8 mi · 21 min · Southeast Highway 212

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City

    2038 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem

    155 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 5 South: Salem

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    27.7 mi · 32 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway

    2557 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

    3 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Commercial Street Northeast

    1.6 km · 3 min · Commercial Street Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Belmont Street Northeast

    993 ft · 48 sec · Belmont Street Northeast

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Broadway Street Northeast

    661 ft · 21 sec · Broadway Street Northeast

  21. 21

    Continue on High Street Northeast

    2135 ft · 1 min · High Street Northeast

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warm Springs Highway
45.6 mi · 33%
Mount Hood Highway
32.3 mi · 23%
I 5 South
28.7 mi · 21%
Southeast Highway 212
11.8 mi · 8%
I 205 South
11.7 mi · 8%
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
2.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Warm Springs Highway

Turn left onto Warm Springs Highway

45.6 mi · 01h 02m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandy
01h 22m from Warm Springs
Leave By
1:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Warm Springs 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 Warm Springs to Salem?

The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Sandy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Warm Springs and 69.7 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 1:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.31 one way or $48.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sandy

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

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

RAIL

Oregon City station

26 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

35 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

35 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

42 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warm Springs and Salem. Straight-line distance: 87.53 mi (140.86 km).

Warm Springs

#1 Warm Springs

City in Meriwether County, Georgia, United States

Population2,945
Coordinates44.7634500, -121.2661600
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwest Quinn Avenue (-121.266078, 44.763448)
End: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.59 L · about $24.31
Round trip
$48.62
9.82 gal · 37.18 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $24.31 $48.62
Mid-grade $5.34 $26.21 $52.42
Premium $5.57 $27.33 $54.66
Diesel $6.37 $31.26 $62.51

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Warm Springs and Salem. The current time is 22:21:32.

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.