How far is Portland, OR from Salem, OR?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Portland and Salem is 43.75 miles (70.41 km).

Flight distance from Portland, OR to Salem, OR is 43.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Portland, Oregon to Salem, Oregon is: 47.33 miles (76.17 km) by car.

Driving from Portland to Salem will take approximately 00 hours 55 minutes.

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#1 Portland

The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area. It is located on the Columbia River in northwestern Oregon. Portland is a major center for the technology industry and is known for its coffee shops and its breweries.

Population 656751
GPS Coordinates 45°31'24"N 122°40'34"W
Latitude 45.5234500
Longitude -122.6762100
Altitude 12
Country United States
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#2 Salem

The capital of Oregon. It is located on the Willamette River in northwestern Oregon. Salem is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Oregon State Capitol and the Oregon Historical Society Museum.

Population 175891
GPS Coordinates 44°56'34"N 123°2'6"W
Latitude 44.9429000
Longitude -123.0351000
Altitude 49
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Portland and Salem

The distance between Portland and Salem is 76 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 50 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Portland and Salem. The current time is 19:58:01.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 34 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 47 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.32 liters (1.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Portland and Salem.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Portland to Salem is $7.35 (diesel $8.3).

Oregon gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $4.4 $4.64 $4.86 $4.97
Total $7.35 $7.74 $8.11 $8.3

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Oregon ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.404 (Diesel $4.969) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 03, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Portland and Salem (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Aloha, OR to Portland 12.96 miles (21 km)

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Driving distance from Beaverton, OR to Portland 8.51 miles (14 km)

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Driving distance from Bend, OR to Portland 162.41 miles (261 km)

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Driving distance from Corvallis, OR to Portland 84.6 miles (136 km)

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Driving distance from Eugene, OR to Portland 111.22 miles (179 km)

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Driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Portland 246.48 miles (397 km)

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Driving distance from Gresham, OR to Portland 16.19 miles (26 km)

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Driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Portland 21.2 miles (34 km)

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Driving distance from Keizer, OR to Portland 44.44 miles (72 km)

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Driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Portland 9.95 miles (16 km)

Driving distance from Maywood Park, OR to Portland 8.32 miles (13 km)

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