Road Trips from Salem, OR
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
34
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
6
Under 2 hours
22 total in this range
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
7 total in this range
Browse by Mood
Bunker Hill, OR
4h 3m168.1 mi one way
Coos Bay, OR
4h167.2 mi one way
Vernonia, OR
1h 53m83.1 mi one way
Medford, OR
4h 33m229 mi one way
Vernonia, OR
1h 53m83.1 mi one way
Mission, OR
5h 5m262.5 mi one way
Saint Paul, OR
35m22 mi one way
Beavercreek, OR
1h40.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Mountain passes may close — check conditions before departing.
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