How far is Salem, OR from Cornelius, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to Cornelius, OR is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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 18m.
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
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Cornelius.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Cornelius.
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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
1336 ft · 54 sec · Chemeketa Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Street Northeast
128 m · 10 sec · Front Street Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward Marion Street Bridge
2035 ft · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 221 North: West Salem
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on OR 221 North: Dayton
85 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Wallace Road Northwest
8.3 mi · 13 min · Wallace Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Hopewell Road Northwest
3.4 mi · 6 min · Hopewell Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Southeast Lafayette Highway
10.2 mi · 15 min · Southeast Lafayette Highway
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Continue on South Madison Street
1416 ft · 50 sec · South Madison Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1199 ft · 43 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Bridge Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Bridge Street
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Continue on Northeast Abbey Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Northeast Abbey Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Hendricks Road
134 m · 7 sec · Northeast Hendricks Road
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Continue on Northeast Kuehne Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Kuehne Road
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Turn straight onto Yamhill-Newberg Highway
3091 ft · 52 sec · Yamhill-Newberg Highway
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Turn left onto Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
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Turn slight left onto Northeast North Valley Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Northeast North Valley Road
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Continue on Northeast Spring Hill Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Spring Hill Road
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Turn slight left onto Northeast Flett Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Flett Road
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Turn right onto Tualatin Valley Highway
2.2 mi · 3 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
6.8 mi · 9 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Turn right onto Pacific Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on Baseline Street
2840 ft · 1 min · Baseline Street
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Turn right onto South 10th Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · South 10th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 10th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Cornelius.
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.
Southeast Lafayette Highway
Turn left onto Southeast Lafayette Highway
10.2 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salem and Mostly Sunny near Cornelius.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Cornelius?
The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 23.8 miles from Salem and 23.8 miles from Cornelius.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Salem and Mostly Sunny near Cornelius.
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 Salem and Cornelius. Straight-line distance: 39.88 mi (64.18 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cornelius
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 13,116 |
| Coordinates | 45.5198400, -123.0598300 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cornelius (-123.05983, 45.51984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $8.32 | $16.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $10.69 | $21.39 |
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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