How far is Fairview, OR from Salem, OR?
The driving distance from Fairview, OR to Salem, OR is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
Driving Distance
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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 08m.
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.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairview and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview and Salem.
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Start on Fairview Avenue
1234 ft · 28 sec · Fairview Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast Halsey Street
1 km · 1 min · Northeast Halsey Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
2394 ft · 42 sec · Northeast Fairview Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West: Portland
1539 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
4.8 mi · 6 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
41.2 mi · 51 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 Fairview 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
41.2 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Clear leaving Fairview and Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Salem?
The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 29.9 miles from Fairview and 32.6 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.02 one way or $22.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Fairview and 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
West Linn 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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Woodburn, OR
Portland, OR
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Salem. Straight-line distance: 50.48 mi (81.24 km).
#1 Fairview
Located in Multnomah County at an elevation of 135 feet, this city is situated south of the Columbia River near the western entrance of the Columbia River Gorge.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.5384500, -122.4339800 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $4.99 | $11.02 | $22.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $11.60 | $23.21 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $12.28 | $24.56 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $14.91 | $29.81 |
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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