How far is Forest Grove, OR from Salem, OR?
The driving distance from Forest Grove, OR to Salem, OR is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Grove and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Grove and Salem.
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Start on Pacific Avenue
1297 ft · 49 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn left onto B Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · B Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tualatin Valley Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Front Street
2059 ft · 58 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Turn left onto Northeast Flett Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Flett Road
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Continue on Northeast Spring Hill Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Spring Hill Road
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Continue on Northeast North Valley Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Northeast North Valley Road
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Continue on Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Yamhill-Newberg Highway
3091 ft · 48 sec · Yamhill-Newberg Highway
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Turn slight left onto Northeast Kuehne Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Kuehne Road
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Continue on Northeast Hendricks Road
134 m · 12 sec · Northeast Hendricks Road
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Turn left
571 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on Northeast Abbey Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Northeast Abbey Road
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Continue on North Bridge Street
2711 ft · 2 min · North Bridge Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
1803 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
744 ft · 31 sec · North Jackson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd Street
1478 ft · 36 sec · East 3rd Street
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Continue on Pacific Highway West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway West
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Turn right onto Southeast Kreder Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kreder Road
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Turn right onto Southeast Dayton Bypass
2162 ft · 34 sec · Southeast Dayton Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
96 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
969 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Foster Road
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Continue on 3rd Street
2409 ft · 41 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn straight onto Southeast Dayton Highway
8.7 mi · 13 min · Southeast Dayton Highway
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Continue on Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
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Continue on Wallace Road Northwest
9.8 mi · 15 min · Wallace Road Northwest
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Take the ramp left
142 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto Center Street Bridge
2069 ft · 50 sec · 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 Forest Grove 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.
Wallace Road Northwest
Continue on Wallace Road Northwest
9.78 mi · 00h 15m
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 Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove to Salem?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Forest Grove and 21.9 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Forest Grove and Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Lafayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Grove and Salem. Straight-line distance: 40.03 mi (64.43 km).
#1 Forest Grove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 25,442 |
| Coordinates | 45.5198400, -123.1106600 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.59 | $17.19 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
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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