How far is it from Independence, OR, to Salem, OR, ?

The distance between Independence, OR, and Salem, OR, is 15 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Independence, OR, to Salem, OR, ?

The drive from Independence, OR, to Salem, OR, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Independence, OR, to Salem, OR, ?

The fastest route from Independence, OR, to Salem, OR, covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Salem, OR from Independence, OR?

Salem, OR lies roughly to the north-east of Independence, OR.

Are there charging stations between Independence, OR and Salem, OR?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Independence, OR to Salem, OR, including Pilot Travel Center 386 (350 kW); Walmart 1784 (Salem, OR) (350 kW); Target - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 89.

Independence, OR Salem, OR

Distance: 15 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Independence, OR to Salem, OR takes about 30 min via OR 51. The distance is 15 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 15 mi

1 Depart left 37 yd
2 Turn right 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Williams Street 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Independence Highway 6 mi
6 Take ramp straight onto Salem Dallas Highway Northwest 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Salem Dallas Highway Northwest 5 mi
8 Keep slightly right onto Center Street Bridge 1 mi
9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left onto Front Street Northeast 147 yd
11 Continue straight onto Front Street Southeast 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Trade Street Southeast 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Pringle Parkway Southeast 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Bellevue Street Southeast 1 mi
15 Turn right onto 12th Street Southeast 155 yd
16 Continue straight onto 12th Street Southeast 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Hines Street Southeast 1 mi
18 Turn right onto 16th Street Southeast 1 mi
19 Arrive straight onto 16th Street Southeast

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The return trip from Salem, OR to Independence, OR covers roughly the same distance, 15 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

89 chargers

Pilot Travel Center 386CCS · 4220 Brooklake Rd. NE, Brooks, OR, 97305350 kW
Walmart 1784 (Salem, OR)CCS · 3025 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR, 97305350 kW
Target - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 6450 Keizer Station Blvd, Keizer, OR, 97303250 kW
Target - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 3790 Center Street NE, Salem, OR, 97301250 kW
Tesla Store - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2755 Mission St SE, Salem, OR, 97301250 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Salem, OR → Keizer, OR7 mi · 20 min Salem, OR → Sublimity, OR15 mi · 25 min Salem, OR → Turner, OR8 mi · 15 min Salem, OR → Aumsville, OR11 mi · 20 min Salem, OR → Monmouth, OR15 mi · 30 min Salem, OR → Stayton, OR16 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Independence, OR, {fromState} to Salem, OR, {toState}?: The distance between Independence, OR, {fromState} and Salem, OR, {toState} is 15 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Independence, OR, {fromState} to Salem, OR, {toState}?: The drive from Independence, OR, {fromState} to Salem, OR, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Independence, OR, {fromState} to Salem, OR, {toState}?: The fastest route from Independence, OR, {fromState} to Salem, OR, {toState} covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Salem, OR from Independence, OR?: Salem, OR lies roughly to the north-east of Independence, OR.
Are there charging stations between Independence, OR and Salem, OR?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Independence, OR to Salem, OR, including Pilot Travel Center 386 (350 kW); Walmart 1784 (Salem, OR) (350 kW); Target - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 89.

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