How far is Salem, OR from Portland, OR?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Salem and Portland is 43.75 miles (70.41 km).

Flight distance from Salem, OR to Portland, OR is 43.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Salem, Oregon to Portland, Oregon is: 47.62 miles (76.64 km) by car.

Driving from Salem to Portland will take approximately 00 hours 55 minutes.

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#1 Salem

The capital of Oregon. It is located on the Willamette River in northwestern Oregon. Salem is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Oregon State Capitol and the Oregon Historical Society Museum.

Population 175891
GPS Coordinates 44°56'34"N 123°2'6"W
Latitude 44.9429000
Longitude -123.0351000
Altitude 49
Country United States
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#2 Portland

The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area. It is located on the Columbia River in northwestern Oregon. Portland is a major center for the technology industry and is known for its coffee shops and its breweries.

Population 656751
GPS Coordinates 45°31'24"N 122°40'34"W
Latitude 45.5234500
Longitude -122.6762100
Altitude 12
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and Portland

The distance between Salem and Portland is 77 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 51 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Salem and Portland. The current time is 08:57:31.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 11 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 47 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.36 liters (1.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Portland.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Portland is $7.4 (diesel $8.35).

Oregon gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $4.4 $4.64 $4.86 $4.97
Total $7.4 $7.79 $8.16 $8.35

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Oregon ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.404 (Diesel $4.969) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 06, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem and Portland (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Albany, OR to Salem 25.65 miles (41 km)

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Driving distance from Aloha, OR to Salem 46.58 miles (75 km)

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Driving distance from Beaverton, OR to Salem 43.38 miles (70 km)

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Driving distance from Bend, OR to Salem 131.99 miles (212 km)

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Driving distance from Corvallis, OR to Salem 36.76 miles (59 km)

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Driving distance from Eugene, OR to Salem 66.24 miles (107 km)

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Driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Salem 201.49 miles (324 km)

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Driving distance from Gresham, OR to Salem 58.56 miles (94 km)

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Driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Salem 49.87 miles (80 km)

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Driving distance from Keizer, OR to Salem 3.73 miles (6 km)

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Driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Salem 41.6 miles (67 km)

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Driving distance from McMinnville, OR to Salem 26.05 miles (42 km)

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