Origin
Toledo, OR
Late night in Toledo on Saturday
Local time
5:32 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toledo, 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 29m
Distance
74.8 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Toledo, OR
Zekai Zhu
Salem, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Toledo, OR to Salem, OR covers 74.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest 1st Street, Northeast 1st Street, Northeast Alder Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 74.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 74.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest 1st Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Toledo, OR to Salem, OR is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Toledo, OR to Salem, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 1st Street | — | — |
| Northeast 1st Street | — | — |
| Northeast Alder Street | — | — |
| Highway 20 | — | — |
| Corvallis Newport Highway | — | — |
| Priest Road | — | — |
| Kings Valley Highway | — | — |
| Maxfield Creek Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Northwest 1st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo, OR and Salem, OR.
1
Start on the route
125 ft
·
15 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
220 ft
·
6 sec
·
Northwest 1st Street
3
Continue on Northeast 1st Street
367 ft
·
11 sec
·
Northeast 1st Street
4
Turn left onto Northeast Alder Street
69 ft
·
4 sec
·
Northeast Alder Street
5
Turn right onto Northeast Highway 20
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Highway 20
6
Turn slight left
190 ft
·
5 sec
7
Continue on Corvallis Newport Highway
29 mi
·
40 min
·
Corvallis Newport Highway
8
Turn left onto Priest Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Priest Road
9
Turn left onto Kings Valley Highway
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Kings Valley Highway
10
Turn right onto Maxfield Creek Road
7.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Maxfield Creek Road
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Airlie Road
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Airlie Road
12
Turn left onto South Pacific Highway West
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
13
Continue on Pacific Avenue South
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Pacific Avenue South
14
Turn right onto Main Street East
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street East
15
Turn straight onto Monmouth Independence Highway
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Monmouth Independence Highway
16
Continue on Monmouth Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Monmouth Street
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
18
Continue on Independence Highway
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Independence Highway
19
Take the ramp straight toward OR 22 East: Salem
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
OR 22 East: Salem
20
Merge slight left onto Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
21
Keep slight right to continue on Center Street Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street Bridge
22
Continue on Center Street Northeast
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Center Street Northeast
23
Turn left onto Liberty Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Liberty Street Northeast
24
Turn right onto Union Street Northeast
446 ft
·
19 sec
·
Union Street Northeast
25
Turn right onto High Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
High Street Northeast
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.4 mi from Toledo, OR · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.4 miles from Toledo, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.90 one way
$29.80 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $15.77 | $31.54 |
| premium | $5.59 | $16.46 | $32.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.51 | $33.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.85 | $3.59 |
| Efficient EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.47 | $4.79 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Late night in Salem on Saturday
Local time
5:32 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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 29m 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 Toledo, OR to Salem, OR covers 74.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest 1st Street, Northeast 1st Street, Northeast Alder Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.4 miles from Toledo, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.90 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 Toledo, OR to Salem, OR is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Toledo, OR to Salem, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Toledo, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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