How far is Chenoweth, OR from Salem, OR?
The driving distance from Chenoweth, OR to Salem, OR is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chenoweth and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chenoweth and Salem.
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Start on Lockwood Street West
100 m · 17 sec · Lockwood Street West
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Turn right onto Pine Street
141 m · 26 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Chenowith Creek Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Chenowith Creek Road
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Continue on West 10th Street
1093 ft · 31 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn left onto Chenoweth Loop Road
3182 ft · 1 min · Chenoweth Loop Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 6th Street
1596 ft · 30 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto River Road
747 ft · 14 sec · River Road
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Take the ramp left
1422 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
72.3 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
80 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
41.2 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail
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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 · 46 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 Chenoweth 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.
Columbia River Highway
Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
72.3 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow leaving Chenoweth 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 Chenoweth to Salem?
The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Troutdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64 miles from Chenoweth and 66.7 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 2:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Chenoweth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Troutdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hollybrook Park
Happy Valley City Hall
Gresham City Passport Office
Gresham City Hall Park & Ride
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troutdale.
Union Station
Portland, OR
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chenoweth and Salem. Straight-line distance: 99.11 mi (159.51 km).
#1 Chenoweth
Unincorporated community in Oregon
| Population | 1,855 |
| Coordinates | 45.6276200, -121.2434100 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| 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: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $22.82 | $45.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $24.61 | $49.22 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $25.66 | $51.32 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $29.35 | $58.69 |
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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