How far is Cornelius, OR from Salem, OR?
The driving distance from Cornelius, OR to Salem, OR is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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 01h 10m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cornelius and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornelius and Salem.
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Start on South 10th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South 10th Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Golf Course Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Golf Course Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Tongue Lane
2045 ft · 34 sec · Southwest Tongue Lane
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Turn right onto Southwest Johnson School Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Johnson School Road
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Continue on Southwest Simpson Road
2600 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Simpson Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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Continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
3033 ft · 55 sec · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Roy Rogers Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1526 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Roy Rogers Road
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Continue on Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southwest 124th Avenue
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Continue on Basalt Creek Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Basalt Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
2175 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
2991 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Day Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
1235 ft · 32 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
2456 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
25.6 mi · 30 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 Cornelius 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.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
25.6 mi · 00h 30m
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 Cornelius and Slight Chance 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 Cornelius to Salem?
The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 28.1 miles from Cornelius and 19.3 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.27 one way or $16.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cornelius and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Wilsonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Tigard City Hall
Old City Hall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilsonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cornelius and Salem. Straight-line distance: 39.88 mi (64.18 km).
#1 Cornelius
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 13,116 |
| Coordinates | 45.5198400, -123.0598300 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $8.27 | $16.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.91 | $17.83 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
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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