How far is Salem, OR from Yamhill, OR?

The driving distance from Salem, OR to Yamhill, OR is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
33.9 mi
00h 56m
Flight
28.52 mi
45.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.52 mi
Kilometers
45.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.9 mi
Kilometers
54.55 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yamhill
Tue, May 12, 4:15 PM PDT
Return by in Salem
Tue, May 12, 5:11 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-05-12T15:19
Arrive Yamhill
Tue, May 12, 4:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Dayton
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Salem
17 mi
00h 28m
To Yamhill
17 mi
00h 28m

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
79°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street Northeast

    143 m · 19 sec · High Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast

    1336 ft · 54 sec · Chemeketa Street Northeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Street Northeast

    128 m · 10 sec · Front Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Marion Street Bridge

    2035 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 221 North: West Salem

    783 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on OR 221 North: Dayton

    85 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Wallace Road Northwest

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Wallace Road Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hopewell Road Northwest

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Hopewell Road Northwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southeast Lafayette Highway

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Southeast Lafayette Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Madison Street

    1416 ft · 50 sec · South Madison Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    1501 ft · 53 sec · East 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    80 m · 14 sec · North Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    71 m · 10 sec · West 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway West

  15. 15

    Take the exit left

    124 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Pine Street

    1390 ft · 47 sec · South Pine Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Grant Street

    662 ft · 20 sec · West Grant Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Yamhill Street

    2935 ft · 2 min · South Yamhill Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Maple Street

    1139 ft · 41 sec · South Maple Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    39 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Lafayette Highway
10.2 mi · 30%
Wallace Road Northwest
8.26 mi · 24%
Tualatin Valley Highway
6.8 mi · 20%
Hopewell Road Northwest
3.44 mi · 10%
Pacific Highway West
2.33 mi · 7%
South Yamhill Street
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Lafayette Highway

Turn left onto Southeast Lafayette Highway

10.2 mi · 00h 15m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
00h 28m from Salem
Leave By
4:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Partly Sunny near Yamhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Salem and 17 miles from Yamhill.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.94 one way or $11.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

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 Dayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department

McMinnville , OR
230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 4.7 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

17 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

32 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

41 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

46 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Yamhill. Straight-line distance: 28.52 mi (45.9 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
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#2 Yamhill

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,172
Coordinates45.3415000, -123.1873300
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-123.0351, 44.9429)
End: Yamhill (-123.18733, 45.3415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $5.94
Round trip
$11.88
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.94 $11.88
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.41 $12.81
Premium $5.57 $6.68 $13.36
Diesel $6.37 $7.64 $15.28

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Yamhill. The current time is 15:19:15.

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.