How far is Salem, OR from Cedar Hills, OR?

The driving distance from Salem, OR to Cedar Hills, OR is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
44.37 mi
01h 00m
Flight
40.5 mi
65.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.5 mi
Kilometers
65.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.37 mi
Kilometers
71.41 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Hills
Sat, May 2, 5:46 PM PDT
Return by in Salem
Sat, May 2, 6:46 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-05-02T16:46
Arrive Cedar Hills
Sat, May 2, 5:46 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
22.2 mi
00h 30m
To Cedar Hills
22.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 2:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Cedar Hills.

  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 · 41 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

    32 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Walker Road

    1078 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest Walker Road

    1644 ft · 46 sec · Southwest Walker Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest Mayfield Avenue

    645 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Mayfield Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest Lynnridge Avenue

    1502 ft · 1 min · Southwest Lynnridge Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Lynnridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
32 mi · 72%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
5.62 mi · 13%
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3.06 mi · 7%
Liberty Street Northeast
1.47 mi · 3%
OR 217
0.76 mi · 2%
Southwest Walker Road
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland

32 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Donald
00h 30m from Salem
Leave By
4:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salem and Partly Sunny near Cedar Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salem to Cedar Hills?

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 22.2 miles from Salem and 22.2 miles from Cedar Hills.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Salem and Partly Sunny near Cedar Hills.

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 14.2 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 14.8 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 7.1 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 14.1 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 Cedar Hills. Straight-line distance: 40.5 mi (65.18 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Cedar Hills

#2 Cedar Hills

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population8,300
Coordinates45.5048400, -122.7984300
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-123.0351, 44.9429)
End: Cedar Hills (-122.79843, 45.50484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.93 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.55
3.14 gal · 11.86 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.77 $15.55
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.38 $16.76
Premium $5.57 $8.74 $17.48
Diesel $6.37 $9.99 $19.99

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Cedar Hills. The current time is 16:46:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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