How far is Beaverton, OR from Salem, OR?

The driving distance from Beaverton, OR to Salem, OR is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.24 mi
00h 49m
Flight
39.25 mi
63.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.25 mi
Kilometers
63.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.24 mi
Kilometers
69.59 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Wed, Apr 15, 7:28 AM PDT
Return by in Beaverton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:18 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaverton
2026-04-15T06:39
Arrive Salem
Wed, Apr 15, 7:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaverton
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Donald
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Beaverton
21.6 mi
00h 24m
To Salem
21.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beaverton and Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton and Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Farmington Road

    23 m · 6 sec · Southwest Farmington Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard

    67 m · 10 sec · Southwest Hall Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Broadway Street

    756 ft · 35 sec · Southwest Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest Lombard Avenue

    553 ft · 26 sec · Southwest Lombard Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

    1623 ft · 59 sec · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem

    1490 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    5 mi · 7 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem

    2536 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    31.6 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway

    2557 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

    3 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Commercial Street Northeast

    1.6 km · 3 min · Commercial Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Belmont Street Northeast

    993 ft · 48 sec · Belmont Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broadway Street Northeast

    661 ft · 21 sec · Broadway Street Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on High Street Northeast

    2135 ft · 1 min · High Street Northeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaverton and Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
32.1 mi · 74%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
5.03 mi · 12%
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
2.96 mi · 7%
Commercial Street Northeast
1 mi · 2%
OR 99E Business
0.48 mi · 1%
High Street Northeast
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Donald
00h 24m from Beaverton
Leave By
4:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beaverton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beaverton to Salem?

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Donald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Beaverton and 21.6 miles from Salem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Beaverton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Donald

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Donald and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
City of Sherwood Police Department - To Protect and Serve
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

City of Sherwood Police Department - To Protect and Serve

Sherwood , OR
20495 SW Borchers Dr, Sherwood, OR 97140
Rating 3.5/5 13 reviews City government office,Civil police
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Donald.

BUS

Woodburn, OR

8 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

25 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Salem station

35 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaverton and Salem. Straight-line distance: 39.25 mi (63.16 km).

Beaverton

#1 Beaverton

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population98,957
Coordinates45.4870600, -122.8037100
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest Farmington Road (-122.803735, 45.486941)
End: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.78 L · about $7.58
Round trip
$15.15
3.06 gal · 11.56 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.58 $15.15
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.17 $16.33
Premium $5.57 $8.52 $17.03
Diesel $6.37 $9.74 $19.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaverton and Salem. The current time is 06:39:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.