Cannon Beach to Salem, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

79.5 miles 127.9 km · straight line
99.4 miles estimated 159.9 km · driving distance
2h 0min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
145° SE bearing direction

How far is Cannon Beach from Salem, Oregon?

The distance from Cannon Beach to Salem, Oregon is 79.5 miles (127.9 km) as the crow flies. Salem, Oregon is located SE of Cannon Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 99.4 miles, taking about 2h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cannon Beach and Salem, Oregon. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cannon Beach to Salem, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 0min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 24min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 54min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cannon Beach & Salem, Oregon

Quick Facts

Cannon Beach
45.89°N, 123.96°W
America/Los_Angeles
6m elevation
Salem, Oregon
44.94°N, 123.04°W
America/Los_Angeles
49m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 313.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients