Origin
Salem, OR
Afternoon in Salem on Sunday
Local time
4:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, OR to Coburg, OR
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
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6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
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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Coburg, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Salem, OR to Coburg, OR covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, 12th Street Southeast, East Pearl Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.6 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.70 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.4 miles from Salem, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 58.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and 12th Street Southeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.6 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 12 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 54.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and 12th Street Southeast. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Trade Street Southeast.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Salem, OR to Coburg, OR is easy. At 1h 12m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 1 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / 12th Street Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Trade Street Southeast
Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Trade Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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OR 22; OR 99E Bus / 12th Street Southeast
Turn right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus / 12th Street Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
3.3 mi into trip
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~7m in
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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
4
58 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward Coburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Coburg
3
58.2 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
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East Pearl Street
Turn right onto East Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 54.6 mi | 1h 3m |
| 12th Street Southeast | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bellevue Street Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Santiam Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| High Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pringle Parkway Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| High Street Southeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 54.6 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, OR and Coburg, OR.
1
Start on High Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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High Street Northeast
2
Continue on High Street Southeast
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
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High Street Southeast
3
Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
446 ft
·
14 sec
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Trade Street Southeast
4
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Pringle Parkway Southeast
5
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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Bellevue Street Southeast
6
Turn right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
2.1 mi
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4 min
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12th Street Southeast
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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North Santiam Highway
8
Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E
55 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 5; OR 99E
Exit 1A
Toward I 5 South: Eugene
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Coburg
10
Turn right onto East Pearl Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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East Pearl Street
11
Turn right onto North Willamette Street
5 ft
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0 sec
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North Willamette Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Willamette Street
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 29.4 miles from Salem, OR, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 58.8 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.4 miles or 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 1h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coburg, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Salem, 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 Salem, OR
This is one driving day of about 58.8 miles and 1h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Salem, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.4 mi from Salem, OR · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 58.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Salem, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coburg, OR
The final approach into Coburg, 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 Coburg, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.70 one way
$23.40 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $12.36 | $24.71 |
| premium | $5.59 | $12.93 | $25.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.06 | $26.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Coburg, OR
Afternoon in Coburg on Sunday
Local time
4:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
38°F
Turner, OR
29 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
17 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 12m 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 Salem, OR to Coburg, OR covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, 12th Street Southeast, East Pearl Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.4 miles from Salem, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.70 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.
The drive from Salem, OR to Coburg, OR is easy. At 1h 12m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Trade Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / 12th Street Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Salem, OR to Coburg, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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