Origin
Salem, OR
Late night in Salem on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, OR to South Lebanon, 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
54m
Distance
39.9 mi
64 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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South Lebanon, OR
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Trip Overview
Salem, OR to South Lebanon, OR is 39.9 miles and takes about 54 minutes via I 5 and Highway 34 Southeast, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Oregon, traversing familiar Pacific Coast terrain. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on major highways, making it ideal for a quick transit or an easy day trip. You'll find the journey efficient, with most of your time spent on the interstate before transitioning to more local roads. Consider this route when you need a simple, predictable drive between these two Oregon locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 25.6 mi | 29m |
| Highway 34 Southeast | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Corvallis-Lebanon Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| 12th Street Southeast | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Denny School Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Main Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Airport Drive | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Airport Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 25.6 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, OR and South Lebanon, 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
26 mi
·
29 min
·
I 5; OR 99E
Exit 1A
Toward I 5 South: Eugene
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
10
Turn left onto OR 34
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on OR 34
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 34 Southeast
12
Continue on OR 34
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
13
Turn right onto Denny School Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Denny School Road
14
Continue on Airport Drive
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Drive
15
Continue on South Airport Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Airport Road
16
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
South 2nd Street
17
Turn straight onto South Main Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Road
18
Turn left onto Crowfoot Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Crowfoot Road
19
Turn right
303 ft
·
22 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 39.8 — 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
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
5
28.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
6
29.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
OR 34 / Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
Turn left onto OR 34 / Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
39.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.95 one way
$15.90 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.78 | $17.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.81 | $17.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
South Lebanon, OR
Late night in South Lebanon on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Millersburg, OR
20 mi in
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
25 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
54m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 74% of the route utilizing major roads like I 5. You'll experience a 25.6-mile stretch on I 5, offering a consistent pace before you branch off. The transition to Highway 34 Southeast and the Corvallis-Lebanon Highway introduces a change in scenery and driving feel, moving from high-speed interstate travel to more varied local road conditions. Expect a blend of efficient cruising and a slightly more relaxed pace as you approach your destination.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.6 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Highway 34 Southeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Trade Street Southeast.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 3.3 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Salem, OR to South Lebanon, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Corvallis along the way.
Corvallis
28.9 mi in
|
~37m
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 54m. Total distance: 39.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.6 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 3.3 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Lebanon, 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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