How far is Falls City, OR from Salem, OR?
The driving distance from Falls City, OR to Salem, OR is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falls City and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falls City and Salem.
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Start on Bridge Street
29 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Main Street North
3012 ft · 1 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Falls City Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Falls City Road
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Turn left onto South Kings Valley Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Kings Valley Highway
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Continue on Southwest Fairview Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Fairview Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Washington Street
1918 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Washington Street
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Continue on Southeast Washington Street
109 m · 11 sec · Southeast Washington Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Jefferson Street
2327 ft · 39 sec · Southeast Jefferson Street
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Continue on Main Street
1567 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Ellendale Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · East Ellendale Avenue
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Turn straight onto Ellendale Road
2629 ft · 44 sec · Ellendale Road
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Take the ramp straight toward OR 22 East: Salem
1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Salem-Willamina Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Salem-Willamina Highway
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Continue on Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
4.9 mi · 7 min · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Center Street Bridge
3251 ft · 1 min · Center Street Bridge
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Continue on Center Street Northeast
721 ft · 31 sec · Center Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Liberty Street Northeast
865 ft · 33 sec · Liberty Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Union Street Northeast
136 m · 19 sec · Union Street Northeast
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Turn right onto High Street Northeast
823 ft · 25 sec · 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 Falls City 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.
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
Continue on Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
4.89 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Falls City 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 Falls City to Salem?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Falls City and 12.4 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Falls City and Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Dallas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
Salem City Hall
Council Chambers City of Keizer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dallas.
Salem station
Albany station
Corvallis, Oregon
Woodburn, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falls City and Salem. Straight-line distance: 20.32 mi (32.7 km).
#1 Falls City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 44.8662300, -123.4359400 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
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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