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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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
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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.
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Start on Northwest Quinn Avenue
73 m · 16 sec · Northwest Quinn Avenue
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Turn left onto Wasco Street
123 m · 21 sec · Wasco Street
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Turn right onto Paiute Avenue
88 m · 20 sec · Paiute Avenue
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Turn left onto Warm Springs Highway
45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Warm Springs Highway
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
30.6 mi · 44 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Proctor Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Proctor Boulevard
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast Orient Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Orient Drive
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Turn left onto Southeast Compton Road
3278 ft · 1 min · Southeast Compton Road
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Turn straight onto Southeast Highway 212
11.8 mi · 21 min · Southeast Highway 212
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Turn left onto I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
2038 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem
155 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I 5 South: Salem
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
27.7 mi · 32 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 Warm Springs 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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sandy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warm Springs and Salem. Straight-line distance: 87.53 mi (140.86 km).
#1 Warm Springs
City in Meriwether County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,945 |
| Coordinates | 44.7634500, -121.2661600 |
| Altitude | 469 |
| 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: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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