How far is Canby, OR from Salem, OR?

The driving distance from Canby, OR to Salem, OR is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.2 mi
00h 39m
Flight
27.71 mi
44.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.71 mi
Kilometers
44.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.2 mi
Kilometers
48.6 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM PDT
Return by in Canby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canby
2026-04-23T01:18
Arrive Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Canby
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Gervais
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Canby
15.1 mi
00h 19m
To Salem
15.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ivy Street

    78 m · 11 sec · North Ivy Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest 1st Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Pacific Highway East

    649 ft · 12 sec · Pacific Highway East

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Pacific Highway East

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Pacific Highway East

  5. 5

    Continue on Pacific Highway East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway East

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ehlen Road Northeast

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Ehlen Road Northeast

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 5 South: Salem

    18.5 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

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

    2557 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

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

  10. 10

    Continue on Commercial Street Northeast

    1.6 km · 3 min · Commercial Street Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Belmont Street Northeast

    993 ft · 48 sec · Belmont Street Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Broadway Street Northeast

    661 ft · 21 sec · Broadway Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on High Street Northeast

    2135 ft · 1 min · High Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
18.5 mi · 61%
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
2.96 mi · 10%
Ehlen Road Northeast
2.75 mi · 9%
Pacific Highway East
2.06 mi · 7%
Commercial Street Northeast
1 mi · 3%
Southwest 1st Avenue
0.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gervais
00h 19m from Canby
Leave By
7:12 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Canby 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 Canby to Salem?

The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 15.1 miles from Canby and 15.1 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Canby and Mostly Sunny near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Gervais

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 Gervais and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

Woodburn City Hall

Woodburn , OR
270 Montgomery St, Woodburn, OR 97071
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

5 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

22 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

37 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

50 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canby and Salem. Straight-line distance: 27.71 mi (44.6 km).

Canby

#1 Canby

City in Oregon, USA

Population18,027
Coordinates45.2629000, -122.6925900
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: North Ivy Street (-122.692612, 45.262891)
End: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.03 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.50
2.12 gal · 8.06 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.25 $10.50
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.66 $11.32
Premium $5.57 $5.90 $11.80
Diesel $6.37 $6.75 $13.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Canby and Salem. The current time is 01:18:00.

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.