Origin
Fairview, OR
Morning in Fairview on Monday
Local time
11:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, OR to Salem, OR
Drive Time
4h 27m
Distance
182.3 mi
293 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 15m
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6 AM
4h 28m
8 AM
4h 55m
10 AM
4h 37m
12 PM
4h 35m
3 PM
4h 39m
5 PM
4h 53m
8 PM
4h 20m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairview, OR to Salem, OR covers 182.3 miles and takes about 4h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Coos Bay Wagon Road, Sitkum-County Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 129.3 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
91.1 miles from Fairview, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 27m highway drive covering 182.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Coos Bay Wagon Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 129.3 miles on I 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 129.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Coos Bay Wagon Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 40.9 miles in near Lookingglass Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 27m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 40.9 miles (Lookingglass Road): Navigation decision point; at 49 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 178.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
40.9 mi into trip
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~1h 33m in
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Lookingglass Road
At end of road, turn left onto Lookingglass Road
Navigation decision point
5
49 mi into trip
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~1h 48m in
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I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
178.3 mi into trip
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~4h 18m in
Take the exit toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 253
Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Be...
5
178.6 mi into trip
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~4h 19m in
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OR 22; OR 99E Bus / North Santiam Highway
Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus / North Santiam Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
181.7 mi into trip
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~4h 25m in
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Church Street Southeast
Turn right onto Church Street Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 129.3 mi | 2h 29m |
| Coos Bay Wagon Road | 14.3 mi | 29m |
| Sitkum-County Line Road | 10.1 mi | 24m |
| Lone Pine Lane | 8.3 mi | 20m |
| Sitkum Lane | 8 mi | 19m |
| Lookingglass Road | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Mission Street Southeast | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Harvard Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 129.3 mi, about 2h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, OR and Salem, OR.
1
Start on Fairview Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Fairview Road
2
Turn left onto Lone Pine Lane
8.3 mi
·
20 min
·
Lone Pine Lane
3
At end of road, turn left onto Sitkum Lane
8.0 mi
·
19 min
·
Sitkum Lane
4
Continue on Sitkum-County Line Road
10 mi
·
24 min
·
Sitkum-County Line Road
5
Continue on Coos Bay Wagon Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Coos Bay Wagon Road
6
Continue on Coos Bay Wagon Road
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Coos Bay Wagon Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto Coos Bay Wagon Road
11 mi
·
22 min
·
Coos Bay Wagon Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto Lookingglass Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lookingglass Road
9
Continue on Lookingglass Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Lookingglass Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto West Harvard Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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West Harvard Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
12
Merge onto I 5
129 mi
·
2 hr 29 min
·
I 5
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 253
Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
14
Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Santiam Highway
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Mission Street Southeast
16
Turn slight right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
OR 22; OR 99E Bus
Toward OR 22
17
Take the exit onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bellevue Street Southeast
18
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pringle Parkway Southeast
19
Turn right onto Church Street Southeast
379 ft
·
14 sec
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Church Street Southeast
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on Church Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street Northeast
21
Turn left onto Marion Street Northeast
446 ft
·
22 sec
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Marion Street Northeast
22
Turn left onto High Street Northeast
382 ft
·
10 sec
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High Street Northeast
23
Arrive at destination
High Street Northeast
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.1 miles from Fairview, OR, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.3 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 80 miles or 2h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.1 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 45m
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 Fairview, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fairview, OR
This is one driving day of about 182.3 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fairview, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 129.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.1 mi from Fairview, OR · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.1 miles from Fairview, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.3 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Salem, OR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.28 one way
$72.56 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $38.31 | $76.62 |
| premium | $5.59 | $40.10 | $80.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.50 | $81.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.7 | 0 | $19.14 | $8.75 |
| Efficient EV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.95 | $7.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.9 | 0 | $25.52 | $11.67 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Morning in Salem on Monday
Local time
11:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Cottage Grove, OR
91 mi in
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
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
4h 27m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fairview, OR to Salem, OR covers 182.3 miles and takes about 4h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Coos Bay Wagon Road, Sitkum-County Line Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.1 miles from Fairview, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 27m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 40.9 miles (Lookingglass Road): Navigation decision point; at 49 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 178.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Fairview, OR to Salem, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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