How far is Salem, OR from Tualatin, OR?

The driving distance from Salem, OR to Tualatin, OR is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.46 mi
00h 47m
Flight
33.22 mi
53.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.22 mi
Kilometers
53.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.46 mi
Kilometers
57.07 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tualatin
Wed, May 6, 6:09 PM PDT
Return by in Salem
Wed, May 6, 6:57 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-05-06T17:22
Arrive Tualatin
Wed, May 6, 6:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Woodburn
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Salem
17.7 mi
00h 23m
To Tualatin
17.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Tualatin.

  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

    29.4 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road

    1311 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on City Center, Sherwood

    62 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest Nyberg Street

    1340 ft · 43 sec · Southwest Nyberg Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest Nyberg Street

    662 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Nyberg Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest Martinazzi Avenue

    773 ft · 36 sec · Southwest Martinazzi Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road

    1036 ft · 34 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southwest 84th Avenue

    31 m · 4 sec · Southwest 84th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    59 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
29.4 mi · 83%
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3.06 mi · 9%
Liberty Street Northeast
1.47 mi · 4%
Southwest Nyberg Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Commercial Street Northeast
0.26 mi · 1%
Nyberg Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland

29.4 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodburn
00h 23m from Salem
Leave By
4:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Salem and Partly Sunny near Tualatin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salem to Tualatin?

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Woodburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Salem and 17.7 miles from Tualatin.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 4:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Salem and Partly Sunny near Tualatin.

Stop Ideas Near Woodburn

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 Woodburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
City of Sherwood Police Department - To Protect and Serve
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

City of Sherwood Police Department - To Protect and Serve

Sherwood , OR
20495 SW Borchers Dr, Sherwood, OR 97140
Rating 3.5/5 13 reviews City government office,Civil police
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodburn.

BUS

Woodburn, OR

2 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

27 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

32 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Tualatin. Straight-line distance: 33.22 mi (53.46 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Tualatin

#2 Tualatin

City in Oregon, USA

Population27,481
Coordinates45.3840100, -122.7639900
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-123.0351, 44.9429)
End: Tualatin (-122.76399, 45.38401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.38
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.19 $12.38
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.67 $13.35
Premium $5.57 $6.96 $13.92
Diesel $6.37 $7.96 $15.92

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Tualatin. The current time is 17:22:07.

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.