Los Angeles to Salem, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Los Angeles from Salem, Oregon?

The distance from Los Angeles to Salem, Oregon is 794.3 miles (1278.3 km) as the crow flies. Salem, Oregon is located NNW of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 917.8 miles, taking about 17h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California and Salem, Oregon in Oregon.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Los Angeles and Salem, Oregon. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.