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Trip from Salem, OR to Coburg, OR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

58.8 mi

95 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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seat of Marion County, and capital of Oregon, USA

Salem, OR

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city in Oregon, USA

Coburg, OR

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick transit through the Willamette Valley, the 58.8-mile drive from Salem to Coburg is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes. This route is designed for efficiency, relying primarily on I-5 to connect these two Pacific Coast region cities. Since the travel time is just over an hour, you can easily complete this as a one-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel, making this a highly economical trip for commuters or weekend travelers. Because the route is so direct, it serves as a reliable connector rather than a destination-heavy scenic tour, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without unnecessary delays.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 54.6 mi 1h 3m
12th Street Southeast 2.1 mi 4m
East Pearl Street 0.6 mi 1m
Bellevue Street Southeast 0.3 mi <1m
North Santiam Highway 0.3 mi <1m
High Street Northeast 0.3 mi <1m
Pringle Parkway Southeast 0.2 mi <1m
High Street Southeast 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 54.6 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salem, OR and Coburg, OR.

1

Start on High Street Northeast

0.3 mi · 46 sec · High Street Northeast
2

Continue on High Street Southeast

0.1 mi · 31 sec · High Street Southeast
3

Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus

446 ft · 14 sec · Trade Street Southeast
4

Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Pringle Parkway Southeast
5

Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Bellevue Street Southeast
6

Turn right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus

2.1 mi · 4 min · 12th Street Southeast
7

Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus

0.3 mi · 22 sec · North Santiam Highway
8

Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E

55 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 5; OR 99E
Exit 1A Toward I 5 South: Eugene Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward Coburg
10

Turn right onto East Pearl Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Pearl Street
11

Turn right onto North Willamette Street

5 ft · 0 sec · North Willamette Street
12

Arrive at destination

North Willamette Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Hayesville, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hayesville, OR

29 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Turner, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Millersburg, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Salem, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 58.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Trade Street Southeast

Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Trade Street Southeast

Navigation decision point

4
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | OR 22; OR 99E Bus / 12th Street Southeast

Turn right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus / 12th Street Southeast

Navigation decision point

7
3.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 5; OR 99E

Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E toward I 5 South: Eugene

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 1A Toward I 5 South: Eugene
4
58 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward Coburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Coburg
3
58.2 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | East Pearl Street

Turn right onto East Pearl Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.71 one way

$23.43 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $12.40 $24.79
premium $5.59 $12.94 $25.89
diesel $5.61 $12.98 $25.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.6 0 $6.17 $2.82
Efficient EV 14.7 0 $5.15 $2.35
EV Truck/SUV 23.5 0 $8.23 $3.76

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Salem, OR

Late night in Salem on Tuesday

Local time

3:49 AM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Chance Rain Showers

WSW 2 to 6 mph 49% chance Live forecast

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued April 12 at 4:51PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued April 12 at 12:32PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Destination

Coburg, OR

Late night in Coburg on Tuesday

Local time

3:49 AM

PDT

Current temp

42°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

5 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

1h 12m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a very consistent experience on this drive, as highway travel accounts for 93% of the journey. The vast majority of your time behind the wheel—a 54.6-mile stretch—is spent exclusively on I-5, providing a predictable and fast-paced environment. You will start and end your trip on local roads like 12th Street Southeast and East Pearl Street, but these are brief transitions before you merge into the main flow of traffic. Because this is a highway-focused drive, the road character is functional and streamlined rather than winding or technical. You can settle in for a steady, monotonous cruise that prioritizes speed and direct navigation over varied terrain or complex road geometry.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.6 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and 12th Street Southeast. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Trade Street Southeast.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Salem, OR to Coburg, OR is easy. At 1h 12m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Trade Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / 12th Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

263 ft 158 ft

Total Climb

131 ft

Total Descent

46 ft

Highest Point

263 ft

~12.6 mi in

Elevation Range

105 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Salem, OR

Full guide →

Salem, the capital of Oregon, is located in the Willamette Valley between Portland and Eugene. It is also the county seat of Marion County. Salem was established in the early 1800s as a farming community. The town grew during the years of the California gold rush. Salem became the capital of Oregon in 1851 after it was moved from Oregon City. The capital was then briefly moved to Corvallis in 1855, but in that same year was permanently moved back to Salem. The first two Oregon State Capitol buildings tragically burned down. The third and current building was completed in 1938, complete with its distinctive gold-plated pioneer statue, the "Gold Man," perched atop. Besides being the seat of state government, Salem is also a major agricultural center in one of the most fertile regions in the world.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 54.6 miles on I 5. 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 0.4 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Trade Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / 12th Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coburg, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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