How far is Salem, OR from Canby, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to Canby, OR is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Canby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Canby.
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Start on High Street Northeast
143 m · 19 sec · High Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
136 m · 19 sec · Chemeketa Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Liberty Street Northeast
1722 ft · 1 min · Liberty Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Division Street Northeast
107 m · 12 sec · Division Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Commercial Street Northeast
1348 ft · 41 sec · Commercial Street Northeast
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Continue on Liberty Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland
18.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Donald, Aurora
2180 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Ehlen Road Northeast
2.7 mi · 5 min · Ehlen Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Pacific Highway East
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway East
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Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway East
1.6 km · 1 min · Southwest Pacific Highway East
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Continue on Southwest 1st Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto North Ivy Street
78 m · 7 sec · North Ivy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ivy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Canby.
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.
I 5 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland
18.4 mi · 00h 22m
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 Salem and Mostly Sunny near Canby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Canby?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Salem and 15.2 miles from Canby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.30 one way or $10.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Mostly Sunny near Canby.
Stop Ideas Near Gervais
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
Woodburn City Hall
Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gervais.
Woodburn, OR
Salem station
Oregon City station
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Canby. Straight-line distance: 27.71 mi (44.6 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canby
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 18,027 |
| Coordinates | 45.2629000, -122.6925900 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canby (-122.69259, 45.2629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
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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