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

The driving distance from Salem, OR to Oak Hills, OR is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
48.89 mi
01h 06m
Flight
42.4 mi
68.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.4 mi
Kilometers
68.24 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.89 mi
Kilometers
78.68 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 10:31 AM PDT
Return by in Salem
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-18T09:24
Arrive Oak Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 10:31 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Aurora
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Salem
24.4 mi
00h 33m
To Oak Hills
24.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Oak 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

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard

    1157 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1527 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northwest Bethany Boulevard

    2966 ft · 1 min · Northwest Bethany Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northwest Telshire Drive

    60 m · 11 sec · Northwest Telshire Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northwest 159th Terrace

    52 m · 8 sec · Northwest 159th Terrace

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 159th Terrace

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Oak 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
32 mi · 66%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.74 mi · 14%
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3.06 mi · 6%
Northwest Sunset Highway
2.25 mi · 5%
Liberty Street Northeast
1.47 mi · 3%
US 26 West
0.93 mi · 2%
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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aurora
00h 33m from Salem
Leave By
4:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Salem and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Oak Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Salem and 24.5 miles from Oak Hills.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.57 one way or $17.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Salem and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Oak Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Aurora

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 Aurora and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 12.3 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 12.7 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 5.3 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 12 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 Aurora.

BUS

Woodburn, OR

13 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

19 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

34 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Oak Hills. Straight-line distance: 42.4 mi (68.24 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

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

#2 Oak Hills

Census-designated place in Washington County, Oregon, United States

Population11,333
Coordinates45.5412300, -122.8412100
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-123.0351, 44.9429)
End: Oak Hills (-122.84121, 45.54123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.53 L · about $8.57
Round trip
$17.13
3.46 gal · 13.06 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $8.57 $17.13
Mid-grade $5.34 $9.23 $18.47
Premium $5.57 $9.63 $19.26
Diesel $6.37 $11.01 $22.03

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 Oak Hills. The current time is 09:24:49.

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.