How far is Winston, OR from Salem, OR?

The driving distance from Winston, OR to Salem, OR is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.52 mi
02h 20m
Flight
127.18 mi
204.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.18 mi
Kilometers
204.67 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.52 mi
Kilometers
227.76 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Tue, May 5, 4:18 PM PDT
Return by in Winston
Tue, May 5, 6:39 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston
2026-05-05T13:57
Arrive Salem
Tue, May 5, 4:18 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winston
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
Creswell
OR

City in Lane County, Oregon, United States

From Winston
70.6 mi
01h 10m
To Salem
70.9 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph N
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2582 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    3179 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    133.5 mi · 2 hr 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend

    1395 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Santiam Highway

    3202 ft · 59 sec · North Santiam Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Mission Street Southeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mission Street Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto OR 22

    1392 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward Bellevue Street Southeast

    1469 ft · 44 sec · Bellevue Street Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Pringle Parkway Southeast

    1570 ft · 48 sec · Pringle Parkway Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Church Street Southeast

    116 m · 15 sec · Church Street Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Church Street Northeast

    1717 ft · 1 min · Church Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Marion Street Northeast

    136 m · 23 sec · Marion Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto High Street Northeast

    116 m · 11 sec · High Street Northeast

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
137 mi · 97%
Mission Street Southeast
1.7 mi · 1%
North Santiam Highway
0.61 mi
OR 22
0.53 mi
North Main Street
0.49 mi
Church Street Northeast
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 35m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
127.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Creswell
01h 10m from Winston
Leave By
1:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winston 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 Winston to Salem?

The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Creswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Winston and 70.9 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 1:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.71 one way or $49.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Creswell

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Creswell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

City Hall Surface Lot

Eugene , OR
829 Pearl St, Eugene, OR 97401, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Cottage Grove Police Department

Cottage Grove , OR
400 E Main St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424, United States
Rating 4.1/5 15 reviews City government office,Police department
Eugene Municipal Court
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

Eugene Municipal Court

Eugene , OR
1102 Lincoln St, Eugene, OR 97401, United States
Rating 4.0/5 7 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Creswell.

BUS

Eugene, OR

15 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

15 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

16 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

74 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winston and Salem. Straight-line distance: 127.18 mi (204.67 km).

Winston

#1 Winston

City in Oregon, USA

Population5,541
Coordinates43.1223400, -123.4125700
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-123.412792, 43.122382)
End: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.9 L · about $24.71
Round trip
$49.41
9.98 gal · 37.8 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $24.71 $49.41
Mid-grade $5.34 $26.64 $53.27
Premium $5.57 $27.77 $55.55
Diesel $6.37 $31.77 $63.53

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 Winston and Salem. The current time is 13:57:30.

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.