Driving from Phoenix to Salem
Salem lies 1,586 km (986 mi) north-west of Phoenix, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 21 h 30 min without stops, over roughly 1,935 km (1,202 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Phoenix | Salem | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.7 million | 175,535 |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 85001–85098 | 97301–97317 |
Where to book car hire from Phoenix to Salem
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Staying in Salem
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Common questions
How far is Salem from Phoenix?
1,586 km (986 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Phoenix; by road roughly 1,935 km (1,202 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Salem by car?
About 21 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phoenix and Salem?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.