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Trip from Depoe Bay, OR to Salem, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

71 mi

114 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 38m ★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m

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

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city in Oregon, USA

Depoe Bay, OR

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seat of Marion County, and capital of Oregon, USA

Salem, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Depoe Bay, OR to Salem, OR covers 71 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Salmon River Highway, OR 22, Oregon Coast Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.8 miles on Salmon River Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.14 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35.5 miles from Depoe Bay, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 71 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 71 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Salmon River Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Southwest Evans Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Southwest Evans Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.6 miles (OR 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 69.8 miles (OR 22 / Center Street Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southwest Evans Street

Turn left onto Southwest Evans Street

Navigation decision point

5
44.6 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | OR 22

Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22 toward OR 22: Salem

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward OR 22: Salem
8
69.8 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | OR 22 / Center Street Bridge

Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22 / Center Street Bridge toward OR 99E Business South: City Center, Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes. Toward OR 99E Business South: City Center, Alba...
7
70.6 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in | Liberty Street Northeast

Turn left onto Liberty Street Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
5
70.7 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | Union Street Northeast

Turn right onto Union Street Northeast

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Salmon River Highway 26.8 mi 37m
OR 22 20.4 mi 24m
Oregon Coast Highway 12.9 mi 23m
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest 4.9 mi 6m
Southeast East Devils Lake Road 4.4 mi 9m
Center Street Bridge 0.6 mi 1m
Liberty Street Northeast 0.2 mi <1m
High Street Northeast 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Salmon River Highway — 26.8 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

48 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Southwest Coast Avenue

276 ft · 18 sec · Southwest Coast Avenue
3

Turn left onto Southwest Evans Street

183 ft · 13 sec · Southwest Evans Street
4

Turn left onto US 101

12 mi · 21 min · Oregon Coast Highway
5

Turn right onto Southeast East Devils Lake Road

4.4 mi · 9 min · Southeast East Devils Lake Road
6

At end of road, turn right onto US 101

0.9 mi · 1 min · Oregon Coast Highway
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec
8

Continue on OR 18

27 mi · 37 min · Salmon River Highway
9

Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22

20 mi · 24 min · OR 22
Toward OR 22: Salem
10

Continue on OR 22

4.9 mi · 6 min · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22

0.6 mi · 1 min · Center Street Bridge
Toward OR 99E Business South: City Center, Albany Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on Center Street Northeast

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Center Street Northeast
13

Turn left onto Liberty Street Northeast

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Liberty Street Northeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
14

Turn right onto Union Street Northeast

447 ft · 19 sec · Union Street Northeast
15

Turn right onto High Street Northeast

0.2 mi · 25 sec · High Street Northeast
16

Arrive at destination

High Street Northeast

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.5 miles from Depoe Bay, OR, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 16 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.5 miles or 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salem, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Depoe Bay, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Depoe Bay, OR

This is one driving day of about 71 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Depoe Bay, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Salmon River Highway for about 26.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.5 mi from Depoe Bay, OR · 58m into the drive

Downtown Rose Lodge, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rose Lodge, OR

36 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.

Popular next leg

Rose Lodge, OR to Salem, OR

48.1 mi · 1h 5m

Pacing Suggestions

Lincoln City, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grand Ronde, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.5 miles from Depoe Bay, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Salem, OR

The final approach into Salem, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Encore Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salem, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 71

Hours: Closed

+15039915792

Visit website

Fathoms Restaurant & Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lincoln City, Oregon

0.3 mi

Fort Hill Restaurant & Lounge

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Willamina, Oregon

0.7 mi

Encore Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 71

Salem, Oregon

Hours: Closed

+15039915792

Visit website

Fathoms Restaurant & Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 10.1

Lincoln City, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15419941601

Visit website

Fort Hill Restaurant & Lounge

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.6

Willamina, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15038762422

Visit website

White's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15033630297

Visit website

Westside Pacific Family Restaurant & Saloon

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60.8

Rickreall, Oregon

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+15038314601

Hook and Slice Restaurant and Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.1

Gleneden Beach, OR

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+15417649163

Visit website

Restaurant Beck

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $100 or ab

Depoe Bay, Oregon

Hours: 5–9 pm

+15417653220

Visit website

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15035815721

Depoe Bay, Oregon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Depoe Bay, Oregon

+15417642311

Riverfront City Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 71

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15035886336

Visit website

Gilbert House Children's Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 71

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15033713631

Visit website

OSH Museum of Mental Health

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 71

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19715991674

Visit website

Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Otter Rock, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

Visit website

Keizer Rapids Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 71

Keizer, Oregon

Hours: 7:38 am–8:30 pm

+15038563569

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.14 one way

$28.29 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $14.97 $29.94
premium $5.59 $15.63 $31.26
diesel $5.61 $15.68 $31.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.3 0 $7.46 $3.41
Efficient EV 17.8 0 $6.21 $2.84
EV Truck/SUV 28.4 0 $9.94 $4.54

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Depoe Bay, OR

Morning in Depoe Bay on Saturday

Local time

7:25 AM

PDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Salem, OR

Morning in Salem on Saturday

Local time

7:25 AM

PDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

12 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 45m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Depoe Bay, OR to Salem, OR covers 71 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Salmon River Highway, OR 22, Oregon Coast Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.5 miles from Depoe Bay, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Southwest Evans Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.6 miles (OR 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 69.8 miles (OR 22 / Center Street Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Depoe Bay, OR to Salem, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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