How far is Aurora, OR from Salem, OR?
The driving distance from Aurora, OR to Salem, OR is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Salem.
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Start on Pacific Highway East
627 ft · 29 sec · Pacific Highway East
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Turn left onto Ehlen Road Northeast
2.7 mi · 5 min · Ehlen Road Northeast
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Take the exit left toward I 5 South: Salem
18.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
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Continue on Commercial Street Northeast
1.6 km · 3 min · Commercial Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Belmont Street Northeast
993 ft · 48 sec · Belmont Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Broadway Street Northeast
661 ft · 21 sec · Broadway Street Northeast
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Continue on High Street Northeast
2135 ft · 1 min · High Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Salem.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 5 South
Take the exit left toward I 5 South: Salem
18.5 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Aurora and Partly Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Salem?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Aurora and 13.3 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.65 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Aurora and Partly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Gervais
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
Woodburn City Hall
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gervais.
Woodburn, OR
Salem station
Oregon City station
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Salem. Straight-line distance: 24.12 mi (38.81 km).
#1 Aurora
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,039 |
| Coordinates | 45.2309500, -122.7559300 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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