How far is Salem, OR from Wilsonville, OR?

The driving distance from Salem, OR to Wilsonville, OR is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.46 mi
00h 40m
Flight
27.76 mi
44.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.76 mi
Kilometers
44.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.46 mi
Kilometers
47.41 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilsonville
Tue, May 12, 7:05 PM PDT
Return by in Salem
Tue, May 12, 7:45 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-05-12T18:25
Arrive Wilsonville
Tue, May 12, 7:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Salem
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Gervais
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Salem
14.7 mi
00h 20m
To Wilsonville
14.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.8 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilsonville Road

    1146 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southwest Wilsonville Road

    1115 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Wilsonville Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road

    1179 ft · 42 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
23.8 mi · 81%
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3.06 mi · 10%
Liberty Street Northeast
1.47 mi · 5%
Commercial Street Northeast
0.26 mi · 1%
Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.22 mi · 1%
Wilsonville Road
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland

23.8 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gervais
00h 20m from Salem
Leave By
7:10 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Mostly Sunny near Wilsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 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?

Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Salem and 14.7 miles from Wilsonville.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 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 $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Mostly Sunny near Wilsonville.

Stop Ideas Near Gervais

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 Gervais and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Salem Fire Department - Headquarters
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Salem Fire Department - Headquarters

Salem , OR
370 Trade St SE, Salem, OR 97301, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office,Fire station
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 14.1 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 Gervais.

BUS

Woodburn, OR

5 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

22 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

37 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

50 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Wilsonville. Straight-line distance: 27.76 mi (44.68 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

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

#2 Wilsonville

City in Oregon, USA

Population24,985
Coordinates45.2998400, -122.7737100
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-123.0351, 44.9429)
End: Wilsonville (-122.77371, 45.29984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.94 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.08 gal · 7.88 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.55 $11.10
Premium $5.57 $5.79 $11.58
Diesel $6.37 $6.62 $13.24

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Wilsonville. The current time is 18:25:05.

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.