Origin
Lyons, OR
Late night in Lyons on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyons, OR to Salem, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.8 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyons, OR
Hub JACQU
Salem, OR
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Trip Overview
Lyons to Salem is 25.8 miles and takes about 35m via North Santiam Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Oregon's Pacific Coast region, making it a convenient local trip. Expect a route with frequent turns, characteristic of navigating through towns and local roads. Given its brief length and minimal fuel cost, this journey is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a segment of a larger Oregon adventure. You'll find it's a straightforward trip with little planning required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Santiam Highway | 21.5 mi | 26m |
| Mission Street Southeast | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| 5th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Church Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Pringle Parkway Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bellevue Street Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| OR 22 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mehama Lyons Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Santiam Highway
— 21.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyons, OR and Salem, OR.
1
Start on Main Street
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on OR 226
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
3
Continue on OR 226
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Mehama Lyons Highway
4
At end of road, turn left onto OR 22
21 mi
·
26 min
·
North Santiam Highway
5
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Mission Street Southeast
6
Turn slight right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
OR 22; OR 99E Bus
Toward OR 22
7
Take the exit onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bellevue Street Southeast
8
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pringle Parkway Southeast
9
Turn right onto Church Street Southeast
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Church Street Southeast
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on Church Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street Northeast
11
Turn left onto Marion Street Northeast
446 ft
·
22 sec
·
Marion Street Northeast
12
Turn left onto High Street Northeast
382 ft
·
10 sec
·
High Street Northeast
13
Arrive at destination
High Street Northeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
OR 22 / North Santiam Highway
At end of road, turn left onto OR 22 / North Santiam Highway
Navigation decision point
4
24.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Bellevue Street Southeast
Take the exit onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Bellevue Street Southeast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
25.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Church Street Southeast
Turn right onto Church Street Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
25.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Marion Street Northeast
Turn left onto Marion Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
25.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
High Street Northeast
Turn left onto High Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.28 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Salem, OR
Late night in Salem on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with the highway accounting for about half of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.5 miles along North Santiam Highway. As you progress, you'll transition from the highway onto local streets like Mission Street Southeast and 5th Street as you approach your destination. This means you'll be managing more turns and potentially navigating through more populated areas towards the end of the drive.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.5 mi on North Santiam Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near OR 22 / North Santiam Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (OR 22 / North Santiam Highway): Navigation decision point; at 24.7 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Bellevue Street Southeast): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 25.3 miles (Church Street Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.5 miles on North Santiam Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (OR 22 / North Santiam Highway): Navigation decision point; at 24.7 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Bellevue Street Southeast): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 25.3 miles (Church Street Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Salem, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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