How far is Salem, OR from Falls City, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to Falls City, OR is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
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 Falls City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Falls City.
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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
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Salem-Willamina Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Salem-Willamina Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward OR 223 Spur West: Dallas
2344 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Ellendale Road
2629 ft · 44 sec · Ellendale Road
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Continue on East Ellendale Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · East Ellendale Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Washington Street
1918 ft · 39 sec · Southwest Washington Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Fairview Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Fairview Avenue
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Continue on South Kings Valley Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Kings Valley Highway
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Turn right onto Falls City Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Falls City Road
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Continue on Main Street North
3107 ft · 1 min · Main Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Falls City.
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.
Marion Street Bridge
Take the exit slight right toward Marion Street Bridge
5.62 mi · 00h 08m
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 Falls City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Falls City?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Salem and 12.6 miles from Falls City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Mostly Sunny near Falls City.
Stop Ideas Near Dallas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
Salem City Hall
Council Chambers City of Keizer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dallas.
Salem station
Albany station
Corvallis, Oregon
Woodburn, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Falls City. Straight-line distance: 20.32 mi (32.7 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Falls City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 44.8662300, -123.4359400 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falls City (-123.43594, 44.86623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
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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