How far is Salem, OR from Aloha, OR?

The driving distance from Salem, OR to Aloha, OR is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.58 mi
00h 57m
Flight
38.97 mi
62.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.97 mi
Kilometers
62.71 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.58 mi
Kilometers
74.97 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aloha
Fri, Apr 17, 6:24 PM PDT
Return by in Salem
Fri, Apr 17, 7:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-17T17:26
Arrive Aloha
Fri, Apr 17, 6:24 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salem
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Donald
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Salem
23.3 mi
00h 28m
To Aloha
23.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E
Destination
59°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Aloha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Aloha.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street Northeast

    143 m · 19 sec · High Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast

    136 m · 19 sec · Chemeketa Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Liberty Street Northeast

    1722 ft · 1 min · Liberty Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Division Street Northeast

    107 m · 12 sec · Division Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Commercial Street Northeast

    1348 ft · 39 sec · Commercial Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Liberty Street Northeast

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland

    2821 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31.5 mi · 37 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road

    1215 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

    2106 ft · 1 min · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest Farmington Road

    2737 ft · 1 min · Southwest Farmington Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard

    91 m · 15 sec · Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southwest Canyon Road

    1031 ft · 27 sec · Southwest Canyon Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest 185th Avenue

    16 m · 6 sec · Southwest 185th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Aloha.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 68%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
4.75 mi · 10%
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3.06 mi · 7%
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
2.59 mi · 6%
Liberty Street Northeast
1.47 mi · 3%
OR 217
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

31.5 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Donald
00h 28m from Salem
Leave By
4:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Partly Sunny near Aloha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salem to Aloha?

The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Donald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Salem and 23.3 miles from Aloha.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.12 one way or $16.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Partly Sunny near Aloha.

Stop Ideas Near Donald

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Donald and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
Tigard City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Tigard City Hall

Tigard , OR
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223
Rating 3.7/5 13 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Donald.

BUS

Woodburn, OR

8 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

25 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Salem station

35 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Aloha. Straight-line distance: 38.97 mi (62.71 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Aloha

#2 Aloha

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population49,425
Coordinates45.4942800, -122.8670500
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)
End: (-122.867012, 45.494291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
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.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $8.12
Round trip
$16.24
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $8.12 $16.24
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.75 $17.51
Premium $5.57 $9.13 $18.26
Diesel $6.37 $10.44 $20.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Aloha. The current time is 17:26:32.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.