How far is Banks, OR from Salem, OR?
The driving distance from Banks, OR to Salem, OR is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Banks and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Banks and Salem.
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Start on Northwest Main Street
932 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Main Street
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Turn left
10 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
65 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Banks Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Banks Road
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Turn slight right onto Northwest Sunset Highway
16.4 mi · 22 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
1574 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
2536 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 37 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 Banks and Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Banks and Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Banks to Salem?
The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wilsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Banks and 22.4 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.41 one way or $18.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Banks and Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Wilsonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
Happy Valley City Hall
Old City Hall
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilsonville.
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Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Banks and Salem. Straight-line distance: 46.85 mi (75.4 km).
#1 Banks
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,034 |
| Coordinates | 45.6187200, -123.1142800 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $12.10 | $24.19 |
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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