The drive from Hines, OR to Salem, OR covers 259.4 miles and takes about 5h 31m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 20, North Santiam Highway, Santiam Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 124.6 miles on US 20.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.68 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
129.7 miles from Hines, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 34m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 31m. Total distance: 259.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The drive from Hines, OR to Salem, OR covers 259.4 miles and takes about 5h 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 124.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 127.6 miles in near Northeast Butler Market Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 31m drive. You will face about 21 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 127.6 miles (Northeast Butler Market Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 127.9 miles (Empire Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 131.4 miles (US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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127.6 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|Northeast Butler Market Road
Enter roundabout onto Northeast Butler Market Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
127.9 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|Empire Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Empire Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
131.4 mi into trip|~2h 37m in|US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
149.2 mi into trip|~3h in|South Locust Street
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
258.9 mi into trip|~5h 29m in|Church Street Southeast
Turn right onto Church Street Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 20
124.6 mi
2h 24m
North Santiam Highway
79.6 mi
1h 48m
Santiam Highway
25.1 mi
31m
McKenzie-Bend Highway
19 mi
24m
Empire Avenue
2.2 mi
4m
Hamby Road
2.2 mi
3m
Mission Street Southeast
1.7 mi
3m
Northeast Butler Market Road
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 124.6 mi, about 2h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hines, OR and Salem, OR.
1
Start on East Pettibone Avenue
68 ft·8 sec·East Pettibone Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 20; US 395
125 mi·2 hr 24 min·US 20; US 395
3
Enter roundabout onto Hamby Road
26 ft·0 sec·Hamby Road
4
Continue on Hamby Road
2.2 mi·3 min·Hamby Road
5
Turn left onto Northeast Butler Market Road
0.5 mi·44 sec·Northeast Butler Market Road
6
Enter roundabout onto Northeast Butler Market Road
123 ft·1 sec·Northeast Butler Market Road
7
Continue on Northeast Butler Market Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Northeast Butler Market Road
8
Enter roundabout onto Northeast Butler Market Road
135 ft·2 sec·Northeast Butler Market Road
9
Continue on Northeast Butler Market Road
0.3 mi·30 sec·Northeast Butler Market Road
10
Enter roundabout onto Empire Avenue
8 ft·0 sec·Empire Avenue
11
Continue on Empire Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Empire Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto Empire Avenue
99 ft·1 sec·Empire Avenue
13
Continue on Empire Avenue
0.4 mi·47 sec·Empire Avenue
14
Enter roundabout onto Empire Avenue
116 ft·1 sec·Empire Avenue
15
Continue on Empire Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Empire Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 20; US 97 Business
439 ft·5 sec·Northeast 3rd Street
17
Turn slight right onto US 20; US 97 Business
0.8 mi·59 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
18
Enter roundabout onto US 20
133 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
19
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi·35 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
20
Enter roundabout onto US 20
130 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
21
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi·1 min·McKenzie-Bend Highway
22
Enter roundabout onto US 20
114 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
23
Continue on US 20
2.0 mi·2 min·McKenzie-Bend Highway
24
Enter roundabout onto US 20
123 ft·1 sec·McKenzie-Bend Highway
25
Continue on US 20
15 mi·18 min·McKenzie-Bend Highway
26
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
70 ft·1 sec·South Locust Street
27
Continue on South Locust Street
0.5 mi·56 sec·South Locust Street
28
Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·East Barclay Drive
29
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
17 ft·0 sec·Santiam Highway
30
Continue on US 20; OR 126
25 mi·31 min·Santiam Highway
31
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22
51 mi·1 hr 14 min·North Santiam Highway
32
Continue on OR 22
0.5 mi·33 sec·Northeast Santiam Boulevard
33
Continue on OR 22
0.6 mi·43 sec·Northwest Santiam Boulevard
34
Continue on OR 22
29 mi·34 min·North Santiam Highway
35
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
1.7 mi·3 min·Mission Street Southeast
36
Turn slight right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi·41 sec·OR 22; OR 99E Bus
Toward OR 22
37
Take the exit onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi·43 sec·Bellevue Street Southeast
38
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi·47 sec·Pringle Parkway Southeast
39
Turn right onto Church Street Southeast
379 ft·14 sec·Church Street Southeast
Use the right lane.
40
Continue on Church Street Northeast
0.3 mi·1 min·Church Street Northeast
41
Turn left onto Marion Street Northeast
446 ft·22 sec·Marion Street Northeast
42
Turn left onto High Street Northeast
382 ft·10 sec·High Street Northeast
43
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 129.7 miles from Hines, OR, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.6 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 57 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.7 miles or 2h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 27m
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 Hines, 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 Hines, OR
This is one driving day of about 259.4 miles and 5h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Hines, 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 US 20 for about 124.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.7 mi from Hines, OR
· 2h 34m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.68 one way
$103.35 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$54.69
$109.38
premium
$5.59
$57.10
$114.20
diesel
$5.61
$57.27
$114.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.8
0
$27.24
$12.45
Efficient EV
64.9
0
$22.70
$10.38
EV Truck/SUV
103.8
1
$36.32
$16.60
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Hines, OR
Late night
in Hines on Friday
Local time
5:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Salem, OR
Late night
in Salem on Friday
Local time
5:22 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
7 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
5h 31m 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 Hines, OR to Salem, OR covers 259.4 miles and takes about 5h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 20, North Santiam Highway, Santiam Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.7 miles from Hines, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.68 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 5h 31m drive. You will face about 21 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 127.6 miles (Northeast Butler Market Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 127.9 miles (Empire Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 131.4 miles (US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Hines, OR to Salem, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
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OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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