Origin
Salem, OR
Late night in Salem on Tuesday
Local time
1:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, OR to Rose Lodge, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
48.1 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salem, OR
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Rose Lodge, OR
Alessandro Antonio Serra
Trip Overview
Salem to Rose Lodge is 48.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via Salmon River Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip travels between two points in the Pacific Coast region of Oregon. It's a fairly short drive, making it a good option for a day trip or a relaxed start to a longer adventure. You'll be on surface roads for most of this route, so expect a more leisurely pace than a highway cruise.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon River Highway | 21.3 mi | 30m |
| Salem-Willamina Highway | 20.8 mi | 25m |
| OR 22 | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Chemeketa Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| High Street Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Front Street Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Salmon River Highway
— 21.3 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, OR and Rose Lodge, OR.
1
Start on High Street Northeast
469 ft
·
19 sec
·
High Street Northeast
2
Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Chemeketa Street Northeast
3
At end of road, turn right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
Front Street Northeast
4
Take the exit onto OR 22
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
OR 22
Toward Marion Street Bridge
5
Continue on OR 22
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Salem-Willamina Highway
6
Merge onto OR 18; OR 22
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Salmon River Highway
7
Arrive at destination
OR 18
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 26.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Chemeketa Street Northeast
Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Front Street Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Front Street Northeast
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OR 22
Take the exit onto OR 22 toward Marion Street Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Marion Street Bridge
3
26.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
OR 18; OR 22 / Salmon River Highway
Merge onto OR 18; OR 22 / Salmon River Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.58 one way
$19.16 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| premium | $5.59 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Rose Lodge, OR
Late night in Rose Lodge on Tuesday
Local time
1:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
62°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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 4m 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 is primarily surface roads, with only 12% of the drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 21.3 miles along the Salmon River Highway. You'll likely notice a shift from more developed areas to a more rural feel as you progress. Expect to navigate through towns and along winding sections as you leave the highway behind.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on Salmon River Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Chemeketa Street Northeast.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Salem, OR to Rose Lodge, OR is easy. At 1h 4m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Chemeketa Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Front Street Northeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (OR 22): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 4m. Total distance: 48.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on Salmon River Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.1 miles (Chemeketa Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Front Street Northeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (OR 22): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rose Lodge, 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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