How far is Elgin, OR from Salem, OR?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elgin and Salem is 252.56 miles (406.45 km).
Flight distance from Elgin, OR to Salem, OR is 252.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 39 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from Elgin to Salem with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elgin, Oregon to Salem, Oregon is: 324.53 miles (522.27 km) by car.
Driving from Elgin to Salem will take approximately 05 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Elgin
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1801 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 45°33'53"N 117°55'3"W |
| Latitude | 45.5648600 |
| Longitude | -117.9174300 |
| Altitude | 815 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
The capital of Oregon. It is located on the Willamette River in northwestern Oregon. Salem is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Oregon State Capitol and the Oregon Historical Society Museum.
| Population | 175891 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°56'34"N 123°2'6"W |
| Latitude | 44.9429000 |
| Longitude | -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Salem: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154,44.942793)
Estimated Travel Time Between Elgin and Salem
The distance between Elgin and Salem is 522 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 48 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Elgin and Salem. The current time is 17:31:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 48 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 29 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 24 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 43.35 liters (11.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elgin and Salem.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elgin to Salem is $50.43 (diesel $56.9).
Oregon gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.4 | $4.64 | $4.86 | $4.97 |
| Total | $50.43 | $53.08 | $55.63 | $56.9 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Oregon ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.404 (Diesel $4.969) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elgin and Salem (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
